An Act
ENROLLED SENATE
BILL NO. 1147 By: Taylor of the Senate
and
Miller of the House
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 4,
Chapter 345, O.S.L. 2 021, which relates to curriculum
standards; allowing the State Board of Education to
develop rules to determine if certain course is
eligible for certain credit; providing an effective
date; and declaring an emergency .
SUBJECT: Curriculum standards in schools
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE ST ATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11 -103.6, as
last amended by Section 4, Chapter 345, O.S.L. 2 021, is amended to
read as follows:
Section 11-103.6. A. 1. The State Board of Education shal l
adopt subject matter standards for instruction of students in the
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, m athematics, science, social stud ies,
communication, and health and physical education.
2. School districts shall develop and implement curriculum,
courses and instruction in order to ensure t hat 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 shall gain literacy at the elementary and
secondary levels. Students shall develop ski lls in reading,
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writing, speaking, com puting, and critical thinking. For purposes
of this section, critical thinking means a manner of analytical
thinking which is logical and uses linear factual analysis to reach
a conclusion. They shall learn about cultures and environments -
their own and those of others wi th whom they share the earth. All
students shall receive the instruction needed to lead healthy and
physically active lifestyles. Students, therefore, shall study
social studies, literature, la nguages, the arts, health,
mathematics, and science. Such cur ricula 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
completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial
coursework at the postsecondary level.
5. The subject matte r standards shall be designed wi th rigor as
defined in paragraph 3 of s ubsection F G of this section.
6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall
give Classic Literature and no nfiction literature equal
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 f luency in Euclidian
geometry.
8. The subject matter standards for history, social studies,
and United States Government shal l include the content of the United
States naturalization tes t, with an emphasis on the speci fic content
of the test and the ideas a nd concepts it references. The United
States naturalization test shall be made available in physical and
electronic online formats as an optional assessment tool for
teachers.
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9. The subject matter standards for Uni ted States Government
shall include an emphasis on civics. 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.
10. The subject matter standards for health and physical
education shall include but not be limited to the domains of
physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Health
literacy shall includ e the ability to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to make
appropriate health decisions. Health shall also include the
importance of proper nutrition and exercise, mental health and
wellness, substance abuse, copi ng skills for understanding and
managing trauma, establishing and maintaining positive
relationships, and responsible decision making. Physical literacy
shall include the ability to move with competence and confidence in
a wide variety of physical activiti es in multiple environments that
benefit the healthy developm ent of the whole person.
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 d iploma, students shall
complete the following college prepara tory/work ready curriculum
units or sets of competencies at the secon dary level:
1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include
Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English cour se approved for
college admission requ irements;
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 appr oved for college
admission requirements;
3. Three units or sets of competencies of laborato ry science
approved for college admission requirements including one unit or
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
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science, life science, or earth and space scien ce such that the
content and rigor is above Biology I or Phys ical Science;
4. Three units or sets of competencies of history and
citizenship skills including one unit of American History, 1/2 unit
of Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit of United States Government , and one
unit from the subjects of His tory, Government, Geogr aphy, Economics,
Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for colle ge admission
requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same world or non-
English language or two uni ts of computer technology approved for
college admission requ irements, whether taught at a hi gh school or a
technology center school , including computer programming, hardware,
and business computer applications, such as word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboard ing or
typing courses;
6. One additional unit or set o f competencies selected from
paragraphs 1 through 5 of this subsection or career and technology
education courses, concurrently enrolled courses, Advanced Placement
advanced placement courses, or International Baccalaurea te courses
approved for college admission requirements; and
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 prep aratory/work ready 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 th e 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 dist ricts 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 requireme nts of subsection
C of this section, in order to gradua te from a public high school
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accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma,
students shall complete the following core curriculum units or set s
of competencies at the secondary lev el:
1. Language Arts – 4 units or sets of competencies to consist
of 1 unit or set of competencies of grammar and composition, and 3
units or sets of competencies which may include, but are not limited
to, the following courses:
a. American Literature,
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 units or sets of competencies to consist of
1 unit or set of compe tencies of Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a
contextual methodology, and 2 units o r 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 Probabil ity,
g. Computer Science or acceptance and successful
completion of one (1) year of a full-time, three-hour
career and technology progr am leading to an industry
credential/certificate or college c redit. The State
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Board of Career and Technology Education s hall
promulgate rules to define the provisions of this
section related to the accepted industry-valued
credentials which are indust ry-endorsed or industry-
aligned. The list of accepted indust ry-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 mee ting the requirements for
course competencies listed in paragra ph 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 t he 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;
3. Science – 3 units or sets of c ompetencies to consist of 1
unit or set of competencies of Biology I or Biology I ta ught in a
contextual methodology, and 2 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,
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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 whic h enhance
technology preparation, or
(2) a science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) block course meeting the requirements for
course competencies listed in paragra ph 3 of
subsection B of this section, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high sc hool, 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,
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p. science courses taught at a technolog y 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 b oard of education, or
q. other science courses with content and/or rigor equal
to or above Biology I;
4. Social Studies – 3 units or sets of competencies to consist
of 1 unit or set of competen cies of United States History, 1/2 to 1
unit or set of compet encies of United States Government, 1/2 unit or
set of competencies of Oklahoma History, and 1/2 to 1 unit or set of
competencies which may include, but are not limited to, the
following courses:
a. World History,
b. Geography,
c. Economics,
d. Anthropology, or
e. other social studies courses with content and/or ri gor
equal to or above United States History, United States
Government, and Oklahoma History;
5. Arts – 1 unit or set of competencies w hich may include, but
is not limited to, courses in Visual Ar ts and General Music; and
6. Computer Education or World La nguage - 1 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 applica tions, such as word
processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding
keyboarding or typing courses, or 1 unit or set of competencies of
world or non-English language.
E. The State Board of Education may dev elop rules to determine
if courses on aviation are eligible for non -elective academic credit
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toward meeting the graduation requirements set forth in subsection s
B and D of this section.
F. 1. In addition to the curriculum requireme nts of either
subsection B or D of this sectio n, 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 F inancial 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
world 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 the same unit or set of
competencies to satisfy the curriculum r equirements 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 student to meet the graduation
requirements during the secondary gra de years of the student.
F. G. For purposes of this section:
1. "Contextual methodology " means academic content and skills
taught by utilizing real-world problems and project s 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 Sta te Board of Education to offer
the sets of competencies for one or more science co ntent areas and
which correspond to academic science courses. Qualified
agricultural education courses shall include, but are not limited
to, Horticulture horticulture, Plant plant and Soil Science soil
science, Natural Resources natural resources and Environmental
Science environmental science , and Animal Science animal science.
The courses shall be taught by teachers certified in agricultural
education and comply with all rules of the Oklahoma Department of
Career and Technology Education;
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3. "Rigor" means a level of difficulty that is thorough,
exhaustive and accurate and is approp riate 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 Bo ard of Education and other skills and
competencies adopted by the Board, wit hout regard to specified
instructional time; and
5. "Unit" means a Carnegie Unit as defi ned 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 co ntent, teaching
methodology, level of expectations 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 int ent of providing these courses. To accomplish
this purpose, the State Department of Edu cation shall work with
school districts in reviewing and approving courses taught by
districts that are not specifically listed in subsections B and D of
this section. Options may include, but shall not be limited to,
courses taken by concurrent enrollmen t, advanced placement, or
correspondence, or courses bearing different titles.
3. The State Board of Educa tion shall approve an advanced
placement computer science cou rse 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 enrolle d in or has successfully completed Algebra II.
4. Technology center school districts may offer programs
designed in cooperation with institutions o f higher education which
have an emphasis on a focused field of career study upon approval of
the State Board of Education 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
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courses are taught by a teacher certified in the secondary subject
area; provided, credi t for units or sets of competencies pursuant to
subsection B of this section shall be approved for college a dmission
requirements.
5. If a student enrolls in a concurre nt course, the school
district shall not be responsible for any costs incurred for tha t
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 Oklahom a State System of Higher Education,
fees, and books for the concurrent enrollment cour se, and providing
for transportation to and from the institution to the school site.
It is the intent of the Legislature that for students enrolled
in a concurrent enroll ment 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
the concurrent enrollment course and enrollment procedures for that
student. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees for
student activities and s tudent 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 su ch 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 ri gor 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 c ompletes any
required courses or sets of competencies in math ematics 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 twelve after
the student has satisfied the requiremen ts of subsection B or D of
this section.
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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 recei ving accreditation from the State
Board of Education, all stu dents in grades nine through twelve shall
enroll in a minimum of six periods, or the equivalent in block
scheduling or other scheduling structure that allows for instruction
in sets of competenci es, of rigorous academic and/or rigorous
vocational courses e ach 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 competen cies integrated or embedded within the course
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 Boa rd, 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 certifi ed 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 Educati on
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 matter
standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education may b e
approved by the Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Department
of Career and Technology Education if the courses are offered at a
technology center school district, i f such courses incorpo rate
standards of nationally recognized professional organiza tions 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 teach er and provide for the teaching and
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learning of the appropria te 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 academi c
credit and toward me eting 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 pr ovisions 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 competencies in ea ch area of the core
curriculum.
L. M. Children who have indiv idualized education programs
pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
and who satisfy the graduation requirements through the
individualized educati on program for that st udent 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 develop ed 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 success fully 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 t his section.
P. Q. For purposes of this section, the courses approved for
college admission requirements shall be courses which are approved
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by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for admission to
an institution within The O klahoma State System o f 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 stan dard diploma following the
denial of a standard diploma. The student shall be provided
remediation or intervention and the opportunity to complete the
curriculum units or sets of competencies required by this section to
obtain a standard diploma. Student s 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 July 1, 2022.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservatio n
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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Passed the Senate the 15th day of March, 2022.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the 26th day of April, 2022.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this _______ _____________
day of _________________ __, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _______________________________ __
Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _____ ____
day of _________________ __, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________
Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this _______ ___
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _______________________________ __