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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 5 9th Legislature (2024)
HOUSE BILL 3234 By: Lawson and Deck of the
House
and
Green of the Senate
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to career and technology e ducation;
amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14 -132, which relates
to the State Board of Career and Technology Education
and authorization to enter certain agreements;
authorizing the State Board of Career and Technology
Education to outline certain criteria and
requirements related to high school equivalency
credential; and providing an effec tive date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14 -132, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 14-132. A. The State Board of Career and Technology
Education is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements
and to contract for the provision of adult education, assessment and
other services for c ourses leading to a h igh school equivalency
diploma. Any adult education program providing services pursu ant to
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a contract or subcontract with the State Board of Career and
Technology Education and receiving funds from the State Board of
Career and Technology Education or any contractor with the State
Board of Career and Technology Education shall be subject to the
provisions of the administrative rules of the State Board of Career
and Technology Education.
B. The Department of Education shall retain the responsibility
for issuing diplomas to those who successfully complete a high
school equivalency test, pur suant to criteria established by the
State Board of Education.
C. The State Board of Career and Technology Education is hereby
authorized to outline the eligibility criteria, and requirements for
individuals 21 years of age and older, seeking to obtain a h igh
school equivalency credential based on their work experience and
previous education.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2024.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER TECH,
dated 02/19/2024 - DO PASS, As Coauthored.