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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 520 By: Pugh
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 51,
Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section
11-103.6), which relates to subject matter standards;
providing requirements for college prep aratory
curriculum; increasing the requirements for
mathematics and laboratory science; providing
requirements for career r eady curriculum; updating
statutory references; updating statutory language;
providing an effective date; and declaring an
emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OK LAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11 -103.6, as
last amended by Section 51, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp.
2022, Section 11-103.6), is amended to read as follows:
Section 11-103.6. A. 1. The State Boar d of Education shall
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 c ompetencies in a variety of areas
to include language, mathematics, s cience, social studies,
communication, and health and physical education.
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2. School districts shall develop and implement curriculum,
courses, and instruction in order to ensure that stu dents meet the
skills and competencies as set forth in this section a nd in the
subject matter standards ad opted by the State Board of Education.
3. All students shall gain literacy at the elementary and
secondary levels. Students shall develop skills in reading,
writing, speaking, computing , and critical thinking. For pu rposes
of this section, critical thin king means a manner of analytical
thinking which is logical and uses linear factual analysis to reach
a conclusion. They shall learn about cultures a nd environments -
their own and those of others with whom they share the earth. All
students shall receiv e the instruction needed to lead healthy and
physically active lifestyles. Students, therefore, shall study
social studies, literature, languages, th e arts, health,
mathematics, and science. Such curricula shall provi de 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 t his title, and shall be designed to p repare all
students for active citizenship, employm ent, and/or successful
completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial
coursework at the postsecondary level.
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5. The subject matter standards shall be designed with rigor as
defined in paragraph 3 of subsection G H of this section.
6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall
give Classic Literature and nonfiction literature equal
consideration to other literature. In addition, e mphasis shall be
given to the study o f complete works of literature.
7. At a minimum, the subject matter standards for mathematics
shall require mastery of the standard algorithms in mathe matics,
which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a probl em that
consistently works, and for s tudents to attain fluency in Euclidian
geometry.
8. The subject matter standards for history, social studies ,
and United States Government shall includ e study of important
historical documents, including the United Sta tes 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 States
naturalization test, with an emphasis on the s pecific content of the
test and the ideas and concepts it references. Beginning with th e
2022-2023 school year, the United States naturalization test shall
be administered in accordance wi th subsection F G of this section.
9. The subject matter standards for United States Government
shall include an emphasis on civics, the structure and rel ationship
between the national, state, county , and local governments and
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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 gov ernments
work.
10. The subject matter standards for health and physical
education shall include but no t be limited to the domains of
physical, emotional, social , and intellectual health. Health
literacy shall include the ability to obtain, process , and
understand basic health information and services needed to make
appropriate health decisions. Health sh all also include the
importance of proper nutrition and exercise, mental health and
wellness, substance abuse, coping skills for understanding and
managing trauma, establishing and maintaining positive
relationships, and responsible decision making. Physi cal literacy
shall include the ability to move with competence an d confidence in
a wide variety of phy sical activities in multiple environments that
benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
B. Subject to the provisions of subsection subsections C and E
of this section, in order to graduate from a public hig h school
accredited by the State Boar d of Education with a standard diploma,
students shall complete the following college preparatory/work ready
college preparatory curriculum units or sets of competencies at the
secondary level:
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1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include
Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English cou rse approved for
college admission requirements;
2. Three Four units or sets of competencies of mathematics,
limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Ge ometry, Trigonometry, Math
Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Pla cement Statistics, or any
mathematics course with c ontent and/or rigor above Algebra I and
approved for college admission requirements;
3. Three Four units or sets of competencies of laboratory
science approved for college admission requirements including one
unit or set of competencies of life science me eting 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 two units 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 His tory, one-half
unit of Oklahoma History, 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 col lege
admission requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same world or non -
English language or two units of computer technology approved for
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college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a
technology center school, inc luding computer programming, hardware,
and business computer applications, such as word process ing,
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 tec hnology
education courses, concurrently enrolled co urses, Advanced Placement
courses, or International Baccalaureate 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. Subject to the provisions of subsection s B and E 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 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, li mited
to Algebra I, Algebra II, Ge ometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,
Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course
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with content and/or rigor abov e 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
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 Phy sical 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 o r Physical Science;
4. Three units or sets of comp etencies of history and
citizenship skills, including one unit of American History, one -half
unit of Oklahoma History, 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 col lege
admission requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same world 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, inc luding computer programming, hardware,
and business computer applications, such as word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, and graph ics, excluding keyboarding or
typing courses;
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6. One additional unit or set of competen cies 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 ap proved 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.
D. In lieu of the requirements of subsection B or C of this
section which requires a college preparatory/work ready college
preparatory or work ready curriculum, a student may enroll i n the
core curriculum as provided in subsection D E 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 shal l develop and distribute to
school districts a form suitable f or this purpose, which shall
include information on the benefits to student s of completing the
college preparatory/work ready college preparatory or work rea dy
curriculum as provided for in subsection B or C of this section.
D. E. For those students subje ct to the requirements of
subsection C D of this section, in order to graduate from a public
high school accredited by the State Board of Education with a
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standard diploma, students shall comple te the following core
curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:
1. Language Arts – Four units or sets of competencies, to
consist of one unit or set of competencies of grammar and
composition, and three units or sets of competencies which may
include, but are not limited to, the following cour ses:
a. American Literature,
b. English Literature,
c. World Literature,
d. Advanced English Courses, or
e. other English courses with content and/or rigor e qual
to or above grammar and composit ion;
2. Mathematics – Three units or sets of competencies to consist
of one unit or set of competencies of Algebra I or Algebra I taught
in a contextual methodology, and two u nits or sets of competencies
which may include, but are not limited to, the foll owing courses:
a. Algebra II,
b. Geometry or Geometry taught i n a contextual
methodology,
c. Trigonometry,
d. Math Analysis or Precalculus,
e. Calculus,
f. Statistics and/or Pr obability,
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g. Computer Science or acceptanc e and successful
completion of one (1 ) year of a full-time, three-hour
career and technology progra m leading to an industry
credential/certificate or college credit. The State
Board of Career and Technology Educa tion shall
promulgate rules to define the p rovisions of this
section related to the accepted industry-valued
credentials which are industry -endorsed or industry-
aligned. The list of accepted industry -valued
credentials shall be reviewed annually and updat ed at
least every three (3) years by the Bo ard,
h. (1) contextual mathematics co urses which enhance
technology preparation, or
(2) a science, technology, engineering , and math
(STEM) block course meeting the requirements for
course competencies listed in p aragraph 2 of
subsection B C of this section, whether taught at
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(a) comprehensive high school, or
(b) technology center school when taken i n 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 ed ucation,
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i. mathematics courses taugh t 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 Educa tion
and the independent district board o f education, or
j. any other mathematics course with content and/or rigor
equal to or above Algebra I;
3. Science – Three units or sets of competencies to consist of
one unit or set of competencies of Biology I or Biology I taught in
a contextual methodol ogy, and two units or sets of compete ncies in
the areas of life, physical, or earth science or tech nology 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,
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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 requirem ents for
course competencies listed in paragraph 3 of
subsection B C 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, an d approved by the
State Board of Education and the independent
district board of education,
p. science courses taught at a technology center school
by a teacher certified in the secondary subjec t 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 – Three units or sets of competencies, to
consist of one unit or set of competencies of United States History,
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one-half to one unit or set of competencies of United States
Government, one-half unit or set of competencie s of Oklahoma
History, and one-half to one 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 r igor
equal to or above United States History, United States
Government, and Oklahoma History;
5. Arts – One unit or set of competencies which may include,
but is not limited to, courses in Visual Arts and General Music; and
6. Computer Education or World Language - 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, spreadsheet s, and graphics, excluding
keyboarding or typing courses, or one unit or set of competencies of
world or non-English language.
E. F. 1. In addition to the curriculum requirements of either
subsection B, C, or D E of this section, in order to graduate fro m a
public high school accredited by the State Board of Education
students shall complete the requi rements for a personal financial
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literacy passport as set forth in the Passport to Financial Literacy
Act and any additional course requirements or recommend ed elective
courses as may be establi shed by the State Board of Education and
the district school b oard. School districts shall strongly
encourage students to complete two units or sets of competencies of
world languages and two units or sets of competenc ies of physical
and health education.
2. No student shall receive credit for high school graduatio n
more than once for completion of the same unit or set of
competencies to satisfy the curriculum requirements of this section.
3. A school district shall n ot be required to offer every
course listed in subsections B, C, and D E of this section but shall
offer sufficient courses to allow a student to meet the graduation
requirements during the secondary grade years of the student.
F. G. 1. In addition to th e curriculum requirements of either
subsection B, C, or D E 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 subsectio n.
2. School districts shal l offer the United States
naturalization test to students at least once per school year,
beginning as early as eighth grade at the discretion of the school
district; provided, any student may re take the exam upon request,
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and as often as desired, until ear ning 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 dis abilities
whose individualized educat ion program (IEP), consistent with state
law, indicates that t he student is to be assessed with alternate
achievement standards through the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment
Program (OAAP).
G. H. For purposes of this secti on:
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 Stat e 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 Sci ence, Natural Resources and
Environmental Science, and 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;
3. “Rigor” means a level of difficulty that is thorough,
exhaustive and accurate and is appropriate for the grade level;
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4. “Sets of competencies ” means instruction in those skills and
competencies that are specified in t he subject matter standards
adopted by the State Boa rd of Education and other skills and
competencies adopted by t he Board, without regard to specified
instructional time; and
5. “Unit” means a Carnegie Unit as defined by the North Central
Association’s Commission on Schools.
H. I. 1. The State Board of Education shall adopt a plan to
ensure that rigor is maintaine d in the content, teaching
methodology, level of expectations for student achievement, and
application of learning in all the courses taught to m eet the
graduation requirements as specified in t his section.
2. The State Board of Education shall allow as m uch 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 Educ ation shall work with
school districts in reviewing and approv ing courses taught by
districts that are not specifically listed in subsections B , C, and
D E of this section. Options may include, but shall not be limited
to, courses taken by concurrent enro llment, advanced placement, or
correspondence, or courses bear ing different titles.
3. The State Board of Education shall approve an advanced
placement computer science course to meet the requirements of cour se
competencies listed in paragraph 2 of subsection subsections B and C
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of this section if the course is take n in a student’s senior year
and the student is concurrently enrolled in or has successfully
completed Algebra II.
4. Technology center school districts may offer programs
designed in cooperati on with institutions of 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 gr ade 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 , C, or D E 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 competenci es
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 fo r any costs incurred for that
course, unless the school distri ct 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 graduatio n
requirements of this section. If t he school district does not offer
the necessary course selecti on 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 Hig her Education,
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fees, and books for th e concurrent enrollment course, 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 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
the concurrent enrollment course and enrollment procedures for that
student. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees f or
student activities and student service facilities, includin g 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 requi red in
subsection B, C, or D E of this section shall be given when such
units or sets of competenci es 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 maintain ed.
7. The four units or sets of com petencies in mathematics
required in subsection B of this sect ion or the three units or sets
of competencies in mathematics required in subsection B C or D E of
this section shall be completed in the ninth through twelf th grades.
If a student completes an y required courses or sets of competencies
in mathematics prior to ninth grade, the s tudent may take any other
mathematics courses or sets of competencies to fulfill the
requirement to complete four units or sets of com petencies in
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mathematics, as required by subsection B of this section, or three
units or sets of competencies in mathematics, as required by
subsection C or E of this section , in grades nine through twelve
after the student has satisfied the requirements o f 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.
I. J. As a condition of receiving accreditation from the State
Board of Education, all stud ents in grades nine through twelve shall
enroll in a minimum of six periods, or the equivalent in b lock
scheduling or other scheduling structure that allows for instruction
in sets of competencies, of rigorous academic and/or rigorous
vocational courses ea ch day, which may include arts, vo cal and
instrumental music, speech classes, and physical educatio n classes.
J. K. 1. Academic and vocational -technical courses designed to
offer sets of competencies integrated or embedded within the courses
that provide for the teaching and learning of the appropriate skills
and knowledge in the subject matter standa rds, 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 cre dit and toward meeting the
graduation requirements of this section.
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2. Internet-based courses offered by a technology center school
that are taught by a cer tified teacher and provide for the te aching
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 matter
standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education m ay be
approved by the Board, in consu ltation with the Oklahoma Department
of Career and Technology Education if the courses are offered at a
technology center school district, if such courses incorporate
standards of nationally recognized professional orga nizations and
are taught by certified teachers.
4. Courses offered by a supplemental education org anization
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 appro priate skills and knowledge in the su bject
matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board o f Education
and the school district board of education, be counted for academic
credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of this
section.
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K. L. The State Board of Education shall p rovide an option for
high school graduation based upon attainm ent 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.
L. M. 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 each area of the core
curriculum.
M. N. Children who have individualized education progr ams
pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Ac t (IDEA),
and who satisfy the graduation requirements through the
individualized education program for that student shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
N. O. 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 .
O. P. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of
the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
P. Q. Any student who successfully completes an advanced
mathematics or science course offered pursuant to Section 1210.404
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of this title shall be granted academic cr edit toward meeting the
graduation requirements pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3, as
appropriate, of subsection B , C, or D E of this section.
Q. R. For purposes of this section, the courses approve d for
college admission requirements shall be courses which ar e approved
by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for admission to
an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
R. S. Students who have been denied a standar d diploma by the
school district in which the student is or wa s 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 s tudent shall be provided
remediation or intervention and the o pportunity 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 r equirements of this section shall
be exempt from the hourly in structional requirements of Section 1 -
111 of this title and the six -period enrollment requirements of this
section.
S. T. The State Department of Education shall collect and
report data by school site and district on the numbe r of students
who enroll in the core curriculum as provided in subsection D E of
this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
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SECTION 3. It being immediately neces sary for the preservation
of the public peace, health , or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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