An Act
ENROLLED HOUSE
BILL NO. 2672 By: Baker and West (Tammy) of
the House
and
Pugh, Thompson (Kristen),
Bergstrom, Haste, Stanley,
Weaver, Coleman, Garvin,
Newhouse, Daniels,
Pederson, Bullard, Rogers,
Pemberton, Stephens, Rader,
Seifried, Woods, and
Stewart of the Senate
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1 of
Enrolled House Bill No. 3278 of the 2nd Session of
the 59th Oklahoma Legislature, which relates to
graduation requirements; updatin g statutory language;
creating an option to modify an existing graduation
track; and declaring an emergency .
SUBJECT: Schools
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11 -103.6, as
last amended by Section 1 of En rolled House Bill No. 3278 of the 2nd
Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature, is amended to read as
follows:
Section 11-103.6 A. 1. The State Board of Education shall
adopt subject matter standards for instruc tion 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 variet y of areas
to include language, mathematics, science, social studies,
communication, and health and physical education.
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2. School districts shall deve lop and implement curriculum,
courses and instruction in order to ensure that stud ents meet the
skills and competencies as set forth in this section and in the
subject matter standards adopted by the State Board o f Education.
3. All students shall gain li teracy at the elementary and
secondary levels. Students shall develop skills in r eading,
writing, speaking, computing, and critical thinking. For purposes
of this section, critical thinking means a manner of an alytical
thinking which is logical and uses linear factual analysis to reach
a conclusion. They shall learn about cultures an d environments -
their own and those of others with whom they share the earth. All
students shall receive the instruction needed to lead healthy and
physically active lifest yles. Students, therefore, shall study
social studies, literature, languages, the arts, health,
mathematics, and science. Such curricula shall provide for the
teaching of a hands-on career exploration program i n cooperation
with technology center schools .
4. The subject matter standards shall be designed to teach the
competencies for which students shall b e tested as provided in
Section 1210.508 of this title and shall be designed to prepare all
students for active citizenship, employment, and/or success ful
completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial
coursework at the postsecondary l evel.
5. The subject matter standards shall be designed with rigor as
defined in paragraph 6 of subsecti on F of this section.
6. The subject matter s tandards for English Language Arts shall
give Classic Literature and nonfiction li terature equal
consideration to other literature. In addition, emphasi s shall be
given to the study of complete works of liter ature.
7. At a minimum, the subject matter sta ndards for mathematics
shall require mastery of the standard algorithms in mathema tics,
which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a problem tha t
consistently works, and for students to attain fluenc y in Euclidian
geometry.
8. The subject matter standards for history, social studies,
and United States Government shall include the content of the Unit ed
States naturalization test, with an emphasis on the specific content
of the test and the ideas and concepts it references. The United
States naturalization test shall be made available in physical and ENR. H. B. NO. 2672 Page 3
electronic online formats as an optional assessment tool for
teachers.
9. The subject matter stand ards for United States Government
shall include an emphasis on civics. F or the purposes of this
section, "civics" means the study of the rights and duties of
Oklahoma and United States citizens and of how th ose governments
work.
10. The subject matter st andards for health and physical
education shall incl ude but not be limite d to the domains of
physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Health
literacy shall include the abi lity to obtain, process , and
understand basic health information and se rvices needed to make
appropriate health decisions. Health shall also in clude the
importance of proper nutrition and exercise, mental health and
wellness, substance abuse, coping skill s for understanding and
managing trauma, establishing and maintaining p ositive
relationships, and responsible decision maki ng. Physical literac y
shall include the ability to move with competence and confidence in
a wide variety of physical activities in m ultiple environments th at
benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C or subsection D of
this section, in order to grad uate from a public high school
accredited by the State Board of Education with a s tandard diploma,
students enrolled in grades eight through t welve in the 2024-2025
school year shall complete the followin g college preparatory/ work
ready curriculum units o r sets of competencies at the secondary
level:
1. Four units or sets of competenci es of English to includ e
Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for
college admission requireme nts;
2. Three units or sets of competencies of mathe matics, limited
to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,
Calculus, Advanced Place ment 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 requir ements including one un it or
set of competencies of life science meetin g the standards for
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meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;
and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of ph ysical
science, life science, or earth and space science such that the
content and rigor is abov e Biology I or Physical S cience;
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 Gover nment, and one
unit from the subjects of Histor y, Government, Geography, Economics,
Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for college admission
requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of t he same world or non-
English language or two units of computer technology approved for
college admission requirements, whet her taught at a high school or a
technology center school including computer programming, hardware,
and business computer application s, such as word processing,
databases, spreadsheet s, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or
typing courses;
6. One additional unit or set of competencie s selected from
paragraphs 1 through 5 of this subsection or career and technology
education courses, concurrently enrolled courses, advanced placement
courses, or International Baccalaureate course s approved for college
admission requirements; and
7. One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music,
art, or drama, or one un it or set of competencies of speech.
C. In lieu of the requirements of subsection B or subsection D
of this section which requires a college pr eparatory/work ready
curriculum, a student enrolled in grades eight through twelve in the
2024-2025 school year may enroll in the core curriculum as provided
in this subsection upon w ritten approval of the parent or legal
guardian of the student. For stud ents under the age of ei ghteen
(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 curr iculum. The State Department of
Education shall develop and distribute t o school districts a for m
suitable for this purpose, which shall include information on the
benefits to students of completing the college preparatory/work
ready curriculum as provide d for in subsection B of this section.
In order to graduate from a public high school accredite d by the
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in grades eight through twelve in the 2024-2025 school year shall
complete the following core curriculum units or sets of comp etencies
at the secondary level :
1. Language Arts – 4 units or sets of competencies to consist
of 1 unit or set of competencies of grammar an d composition, and 3
units or sets of competencies which may include, b ut are not limited
to, the following cours es:
a. American Literature,
b. English Literature,
c. World Literature,
d. Advanced English Courses, or
e. other English courses with content a nd/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 competenc ies of Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a
contextual methodology, and 2 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 Precal culus,
e. Calculus,
f. Statistics and/or Probability,
g. Computer Science or acce ptance and successful
completion of one (1) year of a full -time, three-hour
career and technology pr ogram 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
section related to the accepted industry -valued ENR. H. B. NO. 2672 Page 6
credentials which are industr y-endorsed or industry -
aligned. The list of accepted industry-valued
credentials shall be reviewed annually and updated at
least every three (3) years by t he Board,
h. (1) contextual mathematics courses which enhance
technology preparation, or
(2) a science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) block course meeting the requi rements for
course competencies listed in paragraph 2 of
subsection B of this sec tion, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high school, or
(b) technology center school when t aken in the
tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade, ta ught by
a certified teacher, a nd approved by the
State Board of Education and the independent
district board of education,
i. mathematics courses taught at a technology cent er
school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject
area when taken in the te nth, eleventh, or twelfth
grade upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the independent district boa rd of education, or
j. any other mathematics course with conte nt and/or rigor
equal to or above Algebra I;
3. Science – 3 units or sets of compet encies to consist of 1
unit or set of competencies of Biology I or Biology I taught in a
contextual methodology, and 2 units or sets of competencies in the
areas of life, physical, or earth science or tec hnology which may
include, but are not limited to, t he following courses:
a. Chemistry I,
b. Physics,
c. Biology II,
d. Chemistry II,
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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 educatio n 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
course competencies listed in paragraph 3 of
subsection B of this sectio n, 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 in dependent
district board of ed ucation,
p. science courses taught at a technology center s chool
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 ed ucation, or
q. other science courses with content and/or r igor equal
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4. Social Studies – 3 units or sets of competencies to cons ist
of 1 unit or set of competencies of United States History, 1/2 to 1
unit or set of competencies of U nited 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 li mited to, the
following courses:
a. World History,
b. Geography,
c. Economics,
d. Anthropology, or
e. other social studies courses with content and/or rigor
equal to or above Unite d States History, United Stat es
Government, and Oklahoma History;
5. Arts – 1 unit or set of competencies which may include, but
is not limited to, c ourses in Visual Arts and Gene ral Music; and
6. Computer Education or World Lan guage - 1 unit or set of
competencies of computer techn ology, whether taught at a high school
or a technology center school including computer programming,
hardware, and busine ss computer applications, 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.
D. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, students whose
parent or legal guardian ap prove modification of the existing
graduation track as outlined in subsections B and C of this section,
subject to school approval, may complete a minimum of twenty-three
(23) curriculum units or sets of competencies at the se condary level
as listed below; and students entering the eighth grade in the 20 25-
2026 school year, in order to graduate from a public high school
accredited by the State Boar d of Education with a standard diploma,
students shall complete a minimum of the following twenty-three (23)
curriculum units or sets of competencies at the sec ondary level:
1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include
Grammar, Composition , Literature, or any English course;
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2. Four units or sets of competencies of mat hematics, two of
which shall be Algebra I and either Algebra II or Geometry. The
other two units may include A lgebra II, Geometry, Tri gonometry, Math
Analysis, Calculus, St atistics, Math of Finance, Computer Sc ience,
college courses approved for dual cred it, an approved full -time
postsecondary career and technology program, or loc ally approved
math based applicati on course, or any mathem atics course with
content and/or rigor above Algebra I;
3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science
approved for college admission re quirements including one unit or
set of competencies of life science meeting the standards for
Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of p hysical science
meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;
and one unit or set of competen cies from the domains of physical
science, life science, or earth and space scien ce, or approved full -
time postsecondary career and technology program or locally approved
science based application course, or any science course with content
and/or rigor above Biology I or Physical Science;
4. Three units or sets of competencies of hist ory and
citizenship skills including one unit of American Hi story, 1/2 unit
of Oklahoma History, 1 /2 unit of United States Government, and one
unit from the subjects of Histor y, Government, Geography, Economics,
Civics, or non-Western culture;
5. Six pathway units or sets of com petencies approved at the
discretion of the school district board of educ ation which align
with each student's Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICA P) and
may include, but are not limited to, any additional units or sets of
competencies as provided in p aragraphs 1 through 4 of this
subsection, world or non-English language, computer technology,
Junior Reserve Officers ' Training Corps (JROTC), internsh ip or
apprenticeship programs, career and te chnology education courses,
concurrently enrolled courses, ad vanced placement courses,
International Baccalaureate courses approved fo r college admission
requirements, music, art, dr ama, speech, dance, media arts , or other
approved courses; and
6. Three units or sets of competencies of elect ive courses
approved by the school district board of educa tion.
E. A school district shall de termine the specific description
of the locally approved math and science based a pplication courses
allowed pursuant to par agraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of thi s ENR. H. B. NO. 2672 Page 10
section. Formal notifi cation with the specific course d escription
shall be provided to the S tate Department of Education prior to July
1 of each school year. The notificati on shall include what courses
will be coded as locally approved math and science based application
courses for the ensuing school year.
F. 1. In addition to the curriculum re quirements of subsection
B, C, or D of this sectio n, in order to graduate from a public high
school accredited by the Sta te Board of Education students shall
complete the requirements f or 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 di strict
school board. School districts shall strongly en courage 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 sc hool graduation
more than once for completion of the s ame unit or set of
competencies to satisf y the curriculum requirements of this section.
3. A school district shall not be required to offer every
course listed in subsections B, C, and D of this sectio n but shall
offer sufficient courses to allow a stude nt to meet the graduation
requirements during the secondary grade years of the student.
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 underst and the application o f that knowledge;
2. "Locally approved" means approved by the local school
district board of education;
3. "Math based application course " means a course that tea ches
math content within a real-world application;
4. "Pathway unit" means a course taken by a high school student
that is aligned with the stu dent's current Individualized Career and
Academic Plan (ICAP);
5. "Qualified agricultural education courses " means courses
that have been determined by the State Board of Education to offer
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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 certified in agricultural education and comply
with all rules of the Oklahoma Department of Care er and Technology
Education;
6. "Rigor" means a level of difficulty t hat is thorough,
exhaustive and accurate and is appropriate for the grade level;
7. "Science based application course" means a course that
teaches science content within a real -world application;
8. "Sets of competencies" means instruction in those skil ls and
competencies that are specified in the subject matter standards
adopted by the State Board of Edu cation and other skills and
competencies adopted by the Board, without regard to specified
instructional time; and
9. "Unit" means a Carnegie Unit as defined by the North Central
Association's Commission on Schools.
H. 1. The State Board of Education, S tate Board of Career and
Technology Education, and State Regents for Higher Educ ation shall
adopt a joint plan and electronically submit it to the Spea ker of
the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore
of the Oklahoma State Senate b y January 1, 2025, to ensure that
rigor is maintained in the content, teaching m ethodology, level of
expectations for student achievement, and applicat ion of learning in
all the courses taught to meet the graduation requiremen ts specified
in subsection D of 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 E ducation shall work with
school districts in reviewing and approving courses tau ght by
districts that are not specifically listed in subsections B, C, and
D of this section. Options may include, but shall not be limited
to, courses taken by concurrent enr ollment, advanced placement , or
correspondence, or courses bearing different tit les.
3. Technology center school districts may offer programs
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Students in the tenth grade may be allowed to att end 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 C and paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of this
section shall be given if the courses are ta ught 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.
4. If a student enro lls in a concurrent course, th e school
district shall not be responsible for any costs incurred for that
course, unless the school dist rict does not offer enough course
selection during the student's secondary grade years to allow the
student to receive th e courses needed to meet the g raduation
requirements of this section. If the school district does not offer
the necessary course selec tion during the student's secondary grade
years, it shall be responsible for the cost of resident tuition at
an institution in The Oklahoma State Syste m of Higher Education,
fees, and books for the concurrent enrollment course, a nd providing
for transportation to and from the institution to the scho ol site.
It is the intent of the Legislature that for students enrolled
in a concurrent enrollment course w hich is paid for by the school
district pursuant to this paragraph, the instit ution charge only the
supplementary and special service fees that are d irectly related to
the concurrent enrollment course and enrollment procedures for that
student. It is furt her the intent of the Le gislature that fees for
student activities and student service facilities includi ng the
student health care and cultural and recreational service fees not
be charged to such students.
5. Credit for the units or sets of competencies required in
subsection B, C, or D of this section shall be given when such u nits
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 main tained.
6. The units or sets of competencies in mathematics required in
subsection B, C, or D of this se ction may be completed at any time
during the eighth through twelfth grades. If a student completes
any required courses or sets of competencies in ma thematics prior to
eighth grade, the student may take any other mathematics courses or
sets of competencies to fulfill the requirement to complete the
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the student has satisfied the requirem ents of subsection B, C, or D
of this section.
7. All units or sets of com petencies required for graduat ion
may be taken in any sequence recommen ded by the school district.
I. As a condition of receiving accreditation from t he State
Board of Education, a ll students in grade s nine through twelve shall
enroll in a minimum of six periods, or the equivalent in block
scheduling or other scheduling stru cture 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 educati on classes.
J. 1. Academic and vocation al-technical courses designed to
offer sets of competencies integrated or embedd ed 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 Educat ion, may upon approval of the Board, in
consultation with the Oklahoma Departmen t 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 c ertified teacher and provide for the teaching
and learning of the appropria te skills and knowledge in the subject
matter standards may, upon appro val of the State Board of Education
and the independent district board of educat ion, be counted for
academic credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of
this section.
3. Internet-based courses or vocat ional-technical courses
utilizing integrated or embedded skills for which no subject matter
standards have been adopted b y the State Board of Education may be
approved by the Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Departmen t
of Career and Technology Educ ation if the courses are offered by a
technology center school district, if such courses incorporate
standards of nationa lly recognized professional or ganizations and
are taught by certified teachers.
4. Courses offered by a supplemental education organiz ation
that is accredited by a national ac crediting body and that are
taught by a certified teacher and provide for the te aching and
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matter standards may, upon a pproval of the State Board of Ed ucation
and the school district board of education, be counted for academic
credit and toward meeting the graduation requ irements of this
section.
K. The State Board of Education shall provide an option for
high school graduation based upon attainment of the desired levels
of competencies as req uired in tests pursuant to the provisions of
Section 1210.508 of this title. Su ch option shall be in lieu of the
amount of course credits earned.
L. The State Board of Education shall prescribe, adopt and
approve a promotion system based on the attainmen t by students of
specified levels of competencies in each area of the core
curriculum.
M. Children who have individualized education programs pursuant
to the Individuals with Disabilit ies Education Act (IDEA), and who
satisfy the graduation requirements t hrough the individualized
education program for that student shall be awarded a standard
diploma.
N. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of the
International Baccalau reate Diploma Program shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
O. 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 par agraph 2 or 3, as
appropriate, of subsec tion B, C, or D of this section.
P. For purposes of this section, the courses ap proved for
college admission requirements shall be courses which are approved
by the Oklahoma State Reg ents for Higher Education for ad mission to
an institution within The Ok lahoma State System of Higher Education.
Q. Students who have been denied a stand ard 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
remediation or intervention and the opportunity to complete the
curriculum units or sets of competencies req uired by this section to
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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.
SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservat ion
of the public peace, healt h 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 i ts passage and approval. ENR. H. B. NO. 2672 Page 16
Passed the House of Representatives the 30th day of May, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the 30th day of May, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
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 O klahoma this _________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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Governor of the State of Oklahoma
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