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ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 2030 By: O'Donnell, Lepak, Dills,
Crosswhite Hader, Kendrix,
Townley, Roberts (Sean) and
Caldwell (Chad) of the
House
and
Pugh of the Senate
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2011,
Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 44,
Chapter 25, O.S.L. 2019 (70 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section
11-103.6), which relates to curriculum standards;
modifying history, social studies and government
subject matter standards; adding study of significant
historical documents; requiri ng administration of
United States naturalization test; including the
structure and relationship between levels of
government; adding simulations of the democratic
process; requiring certain students to pass test as
graduation requirement; specifying metho d and
frequency of test; setting requirements for passing
score; providing an exemption from required test; and
providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S . 2011, Section 11-103.6, as
last amended by Section 44, Chapter 25, O.S.L. 2019 (70 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 11-103.6), is amended to read as follows:
Section 11-103.6 A. 1. The State Board of Education shall
adopt subject matter standards for instruct ion of students in the
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public schools of this state that are necessary to ensure there is
attainment of desired levels of competencies in a variety of areas
to include language, mathematics, science, social studies and
communication.
2. School districts s hall develop and implement curriculum,
courses and instruction in order to ensure that students meet the
skills and competencies as set forth in this section and in the
subject matter standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
3. All students shal l gain literacy at the elementary and
secondary levels. Students shall develop skills in reading,
writing, speaking, computing and critical thinking. For purposes of
this section, critical thinking means a manner of analytical
thinking which is logical a nd uses linear factual analysis to reach
a conclusion. They also shall learn about cultures and environments
- their own and those of others with whom they share the earth.
Students, therefore, shall study social studies, literature,
languages, the arts, mathematics and science. Such curricula shall
provide for the teaching of a hands -on career exploration program in
cooperation with technology center schools.
4. The subject matter standards shall be designed to teach the
competencies for which students shall be tested as provided in
Section 1210.508 of this title, and shall be designed to prepare all
students for active citizenship, employment and/or successful
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completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial
coursework at the postsec ondary level.
5. The subject matter standards shall be designed with rigor as
defined in paragraph 3 of subsection F G of this section.
6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall
give Classic Literature and nonfiction literature equa l
consideration to other literature. In addition, emphasis shall be
given to the study of complete works of literature.
7. At a minimum, the subject matter standards for mathematics
shall require mastery of the standard algorithms in mathematics,
which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a problem that
consistently works, and for students to attain fluency in Euclidian
geometry.
8. The subject matter standards for history, social studies and
United States Government shall include study of important historical
documents, including the United States Constitution, Declaration of
Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Federalist Papers and other
documents with significant history and heritage of the United
States, and the content of the United Sta tes naturalization test,
with an emphasis on the specific content of the test and the ideas
and concepts it references. The Beginning with the 2022 -2023 school
year, the United States naturalization test shall be made available
administered in physical and electronic online formats as an
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optional assessment tool for teachers accordance with subsection F
of this section.
9. The subject matter standards for United States Government
shall include an emphasis on civics , the structure and relationship
between the national, state, county and local governments and
simulations of the democratic process . For the purposes of this
section, "civics" means the study of the rights and duties of
Oklahoma and United States citizens and of how those governments
work.
B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C of this section,
in order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the
State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students shall
complete the following college preparatory/work ready curriculum
units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:
1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include
Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for
college admission requirements;
2. Three units or sets of competencies of mathematics, limited
to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,
Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course
with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college
admission requirements;
3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science
approved for college admission requirements, including one unit or
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set of competencies of life science, meeting the standards for
Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of physical science,
meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics;
and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physical
science, life science or earth and space science such that the
content and rigor is above Biology I or Physical Science;
4. Three units or sets of competencies of history and
citizenship skills, including one unit of American History, 1/2 one-
half unit of Oklahoma History, 1/2 one-half unit of United States
Government and one unit from the subjects of History, Government,
Geography, Economics, Civics, or non -Western culture and approved
for college admission requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same foreign or
non-English language or two units of computer technology approved
for college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school
or a technology center school, including computer programming,
hardware, and business computer applications, such as word
processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding
keyboarding or typing courses;
6. One additional unit or set of competencies selected from
paragraphs 1 through 5 of this subsection or career and technology
education courses, concurrently enrolled courses, Advanced Placement
courses or International Baccalaureate courses approved for college
admission requirements; and
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7. One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music,
art, or drama, or one unit or set of competencies of speech.
C. In lieu of the requirements of subsection B of this section
which requires a college preparatory/work read y curriculum, a
student may enroll in the core curriculum as provided in subsection
D of this section upon written approval of the parent or legal
guardian of the student. For students under the age of eighteen
(18) school districts shall require a parent or legal guardian of
the student to meet with a designee of the school prior to
enrollment in the core curriculum. The State Department of
Education shall develop and distribute to school districts a form
suitable for this purpose, which shall include information on the
benefits to students of completing the college preparatory/work
ready curriculum as provided for in subsection B of this section.
D. For those students subject to the requirements of subsection
C of this section, in order to graduate from a public high school
accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma,
students shall complete the following core curriculum units or sets
of competencies at the secondary level:
1. Language Arts – 4 Four units or sets of competencies, to
consist of 1 one unit or set of competencies of grammar and
composition, and 3 three units or sets of competencies which may
include, but are not limited to, the following courses:
a. American Literature,
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b. English Literature,
c. World Literature,
d. Advanced English Courses, or
e. other English courses with content and/or rigor equal
to or above grammar and composition;
2. Mathematics – 3 Three units or sets of competencies, to
consist of 1 one unit or set of competencies of Alge bra I or Algebra
I taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 two units or sets of
competencies which may include, but are not limited to, the
following courses:
a. Algebra II,
b. Geometry or Geometry taught in a contextual
methodology,
c. Trigonometry,
d. Math Analysis or Precalculus,
e. Calculus,
f. Statistics and/or Probability,
g. Computer Science or acceptance and successful
completion of one (1) year of a full -time, three-hour
career and technology program leading to an industry
credential/certificate or college credit. The State
Board of Career and Technology Education shall
promulgate rules to define the provisions of this act
related to the accepted industry -valued credentials
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which are industry-endorsed or industry -aligned. The
list of accepted industry-valued credentials shall be
reviewed annually and updated at least every three (3)
years by the Board,
h. (1) contextual mathematics courses which enhance
technology preparation, or
(2) a science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) block course meeting the requirements for
course competencies listed in paragraph 2 of
subsection B of this section, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high school, or
(b) technology center school when taken in the
tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade, taught by
a certified teacher, and approved by the
State Board of Education and the independent
district board of education,
i. mathematics courses taught at a technology center
school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject
area when taken in the tenth, eleventh or twelfth
grade upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the independent district board of education, or
j. any other mathematics course with content and/or rigor
equal to or above Algebra I;
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3. Science – 3 Three units or sets of competencies, to consist
of 1 one unit or set of competencies of Biology I or Biology I
taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 two units or sets of
competencies in the areas of life, physical, or earth science or
technology which may include, but are not limited to, the following
courses:
a. Chemistry I,
b. Physics,
c. Biology II,
d. Chemistry II,
e. Physical Science,
f. Earth Science,
g. Botany,
h. Zoology,
i. Physiology,
j. Astronomy,
k. Applied Biology/Chemistry,
l. Applied Physics,
m. Principles of Technology,
n. qualified agricultural education courses,
o. (1) contextual science courses which enhance
technology preparation, or
(2) a science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) block course meeting the requirements for
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course competencies listed in paragraph 3 of
subsection B of this section, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high school, or
(b) technology center school when taken in the
tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade, taught by
a certified teacher, and approved by the
State Board of Education and the ind ependent
district board of education,
p. science courses taught at a technology center school
by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area
when taken in the tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade
upon approval of the State Board of Education and the
independent district board of education, or
q. other science courses with content and/or rigor equal
to or above Biology I;
4. Social Studies – 3 Three units or sets of competencies, to
consist of 1 one unit or set of competencies of United States
History, 1/2 one-half to 1 one unit or set of competencies of United
States Government, 1/2 one-half unit or set of competencies of
Oklahoma History, and 1/2 one-half to 1 one unit or set of
competencies which may include, but are not limited to, the
following courses:
a. World History,
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b. Geography,
c. Economics,
d. Anthropology, or
e. other social studies courses with content and/or rigor
equal to or above United States History, United States
Government, and Oklahoma History;
5. Arts – 1 One unit or set of competen cies which may include,
but is not limited to, courses in Visual Arts and General Music; and
6. Computer Education or World Language - 1 One unit or set of
competencies of computer technology, whether taught at a high school
or a technology center school, including computer programming,
hardware and business computer applications, such as word
processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics, excluding
keyboarding or typing courses, or 1 one unit or set of competencies
of foreign or non-English language.
E. 1. In addition to the curriculum requirements of either
subsection B or D of this section, in order to graduate from a
public high school accredited by the State Board of Education
students shall complete the requirements for a personal financial
literacy passport as set forth in the Passport to Financial Literacy
Act and any additional course requirements or recommended elective
courses as may be established by the State Board of Education and
the district school board. School districts shall strongly
encourage students to complete two units or sets of competencies of
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foreign languages and two units or sets of competencies of physical
and health education.
2. No student shall receive credit for high school graduation
more than once for completion of t he same unit or set of
competencies to satisfy the curriculum requirements of this section.
3. A school district shall not be required to offer every
course listed in subsections B and D of this section, but shall
offer sufficient courses to allow a stude nt to meet the graduation
requirements during the secondary grade years of the student.
F. 1. In addition to the curriculum requirements of either
subsection B or D of this section, beginning with ninth graders in
the 2021-22 school year, in order to graduate from a public high
school accredited by the State Board of Education, students shall
pass the United States naturalization test pursuant to the
provisions of this subsection.
2. School districts shall offer the United States
naturalization test to s tudents at least once per school year ,
beginning as early as eighth grade at the discretion of the school
district; provided, any student may retake the exam upon request,
and as often as desired, until earning a passing score. For
purposes of this subsection, a passing score shall be 60 out of 100
questions.
3. School districts shall exempt students with disabilities
whose individualized education program (IEP), consistent with state
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law, indicates that the student is to be assessed with alternate
achievement standards through the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment
Program (OAAP).
G. For purposes of this section:
1. "Contextual methodology" means academic content and skills
taught by utilizing real -world problems and projects in a way that
helps students understand the application of that knowledge;
2. "Qualified agricultural education courses" means courses
that have been determined by the State Board of Education to offer
the sets of competencies for one or more science content areas and
which correspond to academic science courses. Qualified
agricultural education courses shall include, but are not limited
to, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science, Natural Resources and
Environmental Science, and Animal Science. The courses shall be
taught by teachers cer tified in agricultural education and comply
with all rules of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology
Education;
3. "Rigor" means a level of difficulty that is thorough,
exhaustive and accurate and is appropriate for the grade level;
4. "Sets of competencies" means instruction in those skills and
competencies that are specified in the subject matter standards
adopted by the State Board of Education and other skills and
competencies adopted by the Board, without regard to specified
instructional time; and
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5. "Unit" means a Carnegie Unit as defined by the North Central
Association's Commission on Schools.
G. H. 1. The State Board of Education shall adopt a plan to
ensure that rigor is maintained in the content, teaching
methodology, level of expe ctations for student achievement, and
application of learning in all the courses taught to meet the
graduation requirements as specified in this section.
2. The State Board of Education shall allow as much flexibility
at the district level as is possible without diminishing the rigor
or undermining the intent of providing these courses. To accomplish
this purpose, the State Department of Education shall work with
school districts in reviewing and approving courses taught by
districts that are not specific ally listed in subsections B and D of
this section. Options may include, but shall not be limited to,
courses taken by concurrent enrollment, advanced placement, or
correspondence, or courses bearing different titles.
3. The State Board of Education shal l approve an advanced
placement computer science course to meet the requirements of course
competencies listed in paragraph 2 of subsection B of this section
if the course is taken in a student's senior year and the student is
concurrently enrolled in or h as successfully completed Algebra II.
4. Technology center school districts may offer programs
designed in cooperation with institutions of higher education which
have an emphasis on a focused field of career study upon approval of
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the State Board of Educ ation and the independent district board of
education. Students in the tenth grade may be allowed to attend
these programs for up to one -half (1/2) of a school day and credit
for the units or sets of competencies required in paragraphs 2, 3
and 6 of subsection B or D of this section shall be given if the
courses are taught by a teacher certified in the secondary subject
area; provided, credit for units or sets of competencies pursuant to
subsection B of this section shall be approved for college admission
requirements.
5. If a student enrolls in a concurrent course, the school
district shall not be responsible for any costs incurred for that
course, unless the school district does not offer enough course
selection during the student's secondary grade years to allow the
student to receive the courses needed to meet the graduation
requirements of this section. If the school district does not offer
the necessary course selection during the student's secondary grade
years, it shall be responsible for the cost of resident tuition at
an institution in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education,
fees, and books for the concurrent enrollment course, and providing
for transportation to and from the institution to the school site.
It is the intent of the Legislatu re that for students enrolled
in a concurrent enrollment course which is paid for by the school
district pursuant to this paragraph, the institution charge only the
supplementary and special service fees that are directly related to
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the concurrent enrollme nt course and enrollment procedures for that
student. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees for
student activities and student service facilities, including the
student health care and cultural and recreational service fees, not
be charged to such students.
6. Credit for the units or sets of competencies required in
subsection B or D of this section shall be given when such units or
sets of competencies are taken prior to ninth grade if the teachers
are certified or authorized to teach the subjects for high school
credit and the required rigor is maintained.
7. The three units or sets of competencies in mathematics
required in subsection B or D of this section shall be completed in
the ninth through twelfth grades. If a student completes any
required courses or sets of competencies in mathematics prior to
ninth grade, the student may take any other mathematics courses or
sets of competencies to fulfill the requirement to complete three
units or sets of competencies in grades nine through t welve after
the student has satisfied the requirements of subsection B or D of
this section.
8. All units or sets of competencies required for graduation
may be taken in any sequence recommended by the school district.
H. I. As a condition of receiving a ccreditation from the State
Board of Education, all students in grades nine through twelve shall
enroll in a minimum of six periods, or the equivalent in block
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scheduling or other scheduling structure that allows for instruction
in sets of competencies, of rigorous academic and/or rigorous
vocational courses each day, which may include arts, vocal and
instrumental music, speech classes, and physical education classes.
I. J. 1. Academic and vocational -technical courses designed to
offer sets of competencie s integrated or embedded within the course
courses that provide for the teaching and learning of the
appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject matter standards, as
adopted by the State Board of Education, may , upon approval of the
Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Department of Career and
Technology Education if the courses are offered at a technology
center school district, be counted for academic credit and toward
meeting the graduation requirements of this section.
2. Internet-based courses offered by a technology center school
that are taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching
and learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject
matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the independent district board of education, be counted for
academic credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of
this section.
3. Internet-based courses or vocational -technical courses
utilizing integrated or embedded skills for which no subject matte r
standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education may be
approved by the Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Department
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of Career and Technology Education if the courses are offered at a
technology center school district, if such courses i ncorporate
standards of nationally recognized professional organizations and
are taught by certified teachers.
4. Courses offered by a supplemental education organization
that is accredited by a national accrediting body and that are
taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching and
learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject
matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the school district board of education, be counted for academic
credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of this
section.
J. K. The State Board of Education shall provide an option for
high school graduation based upon attainment of the desired levels
of competencies as required in tests pursuant to the provisions of
Section 1210.508 of this title. Such option shall be in lieu of the
amount of course credits earned.
K. L. The State Board of Education shall prescribe, adopt and
approve a promotion system based on the attainment by students of
specified levels of compet encies in each area of the core
curriculum.
L. M. Children who have individualized education programs
pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
and who satisfy the graduation requirements through the
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individualized education prog ram for that student shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
M. N. Students who enter the ninth grade in or prior to the
2007-08 school year who are enrolled in an alternative education
program and meet the requirements of their plans leading to high
school graduation developed pursuant to Section 1210.568 of this
title shall be awarded a standard diploma.
N. O. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of
the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
O. P. Any student who successfully completes an advanced
mathematics or science course offered pursuant to Section 1210.404
of this title shall be granted academic credit toward meeting the
graduation requirements pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3, as
appropriate, of subsection B or D of this section.
P. Q. For purposes of this section, the courses approved for
college admission requirements shall be courses which are approved
by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for admission to
an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
Q. R. Students who have been denied a standard diploma by the
school district in which the student is or was enrolled for failing
to meet the requirements of this section may re -enroll in the school
district that denied the student a standard diploma following the
denial of a standard diploma. The student shall be provided
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remediation or intervention and the opportunity to complete the
curriculum units or sets of competencies required by this section to
obtain a standard diploma. Students who re -enroll in the school
district to meet the graduation requirements of this section shall
be exempt from the hourly instructional requirements of Section 1 -
111 of this title and the six -period enrollment requirements of this
section.
R. S. The State Department of Education shall collect and
report data by school site and district on the number of students
who enroll in the core curriculum as provided in subsection D of
this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
Passed the House of Representatives the 8th day of March, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the Senate