Req. No. 346 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) SENATE BILL 88 By: Garvin AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to curriculum; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 51, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. S upp. 2022, Section 11-103.6), which relates to subject matter standards; adding physical education as a n option to fulfill certain requirement; providing an effect ive date; and declaring an emergency . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE O F OKLAHOMA: 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 Board 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, mathematic s, science, social studies, communication, and health and physical education. 2. School districts shall develop and implement curriculum, courses, and instruction in order to ensure that stu dents meet the Req. No. 346 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 skills and competencies as set forth in this secti on 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 skills in reading, writing, speaking, computing , and critical thinking. Fo r 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 shal l learn about cultures a nd environments - their own and those of others with whom they sh are the earth. All students shall receive 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 p rovide 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 t each 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 ne ed for remedial coursework at the postsecondary level. 5. The subject matter standards s hall be designed with rigor as defined in paragraph 3 of subsection G of this section. Req. No. 346 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall give Classic Literature and nonfiction 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 stan dard algorithms in mathe matics, which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a pro blem 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 includ e study of important historical documents, including the United S tates 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 specific content of the test and the ideas and concepts it references. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the United States naturalization test shall be administered in accordance wi th 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 Req. No. 346 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Oklahoma and United States citizens and of how those governments 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 physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person. B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C of this section, in order to graduate from a public high school accredite d by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students shall complete the following college preparatory/work ready curriculum units or sets of competencie s 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; Req. No. 346 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. Three units or sets of competencies of mathematics, limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Ge ometry, 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 competenci es of laboratory science approved for college admission requirements including one unit o r 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 Scie nce, Chemistry, or Physics; and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physi cal 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 o f 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 competencie s 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 appl ications, such as word processing, Req. No. 346 Page 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses; 6. One additional unit or set of competencies selec ted 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 7. One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music, art, or drama, or one unit or set of c ompetencies of speech. C. In lieu of the requirements of subsection B of this section which requires a college preparatory/work ready curriculum, a student may enroll i n 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 gu ardian of the student to meet with a designee of the school prior to enrollment in the co re 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 hi gh school accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma, Req. No. 346 Page 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 students shall complete 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 co mpetencies 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 an d composition; 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 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, Req. No. 346 Page 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 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 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, Req. No. 346 Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 S tate 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 – Three units or sets of competencies to consist of one unit or set of competenci es of Biology I or Biology I taught i n a contextual methodology, and 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, Req. No. 346 Page 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 m. Principles of Technology, n. qualified agricultural education courses, o. (1) contextual science courses which en hance 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 section, whether taugh t 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, p. science courses taught at a technology ce nter 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 – Three units or sets of competencies, to consist of one unit or set of competencies of United States History, Req. No. 346 Page 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 one-half to one unit or set of competencies of Uni ted States Government, one-half unit or set of competencies 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 rigor equal to or above United S tates 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 A rts and General Music; and 6. Physical Education, Computer Education, or World Language - One unit or set of competencies of physical education, 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, su ch as word processing, databases, spreadsheets , and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typin g courses, or one unit or set of competencies of world or non-English language. E. 1. In addition to the curri culum requirements of either subsection B or D of th is section, in order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the State Board of Education Req. No. 346 Page 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 students shall complete the requirements for a personal financial literacy passport as set forth in th e Passport to Financial Literacy Act and any additional course requirements or recommended elective courses as may be established by the State B oard of Education and the district school board. School districts shall st rongly 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 requirements of this se ction. 3. A school district shall not be required to offer every course listed in subsectio ns B and D of this section but shall offer sufficient courses to allow a st udent 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 sec tion, 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 s hall pass the United States naturalization test pursuant to the provisions of this subsectio n. 2. School districts shall offer the United States naturalization test t o students at least once per school y ear, beginning as early as eighth grade at the discr etion of the school Req. No. 346 Page 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 district; provided, any student may retake the exam upon request, and as often as desired, until earning a passing score. For purposes of this sub section, a passing score shall be 60 out of 100 questions. 3. School districts shall exe mpt students with disabilities whose individualized education program (IEP), consistent with state law, indicates that the student is to be assessed with alternate achievement standards through the Oklaho ma 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 kn owledge; 2. “Qualified agricultural education cours es” 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. Quali fied agricultural education courses shall include, b ut 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 a nd comply with all rules of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education; Req. No. 346 Page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 i n 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 5. “Unit” means a Carnegie Unit as defined by the North Central Association’s Commission on Schools. 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 t o 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. Req. No. 346 Page 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3. The State Board of Education shal l approve an advanced placement computer science course to meet the requirements of cour se 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 p rograms designed in cooperation with institutions of higher education which have an emphasis on a focused field of career study upon approval of the State Board of Educ ation and the independent district bo ard 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 b e given if the courses are taught by a teacher cert ified 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 enrol ls 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 year s 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 Req. No. 346 Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 Legislat ure that for students enrolled in a concurrent enrollment course which is paid for by th e school district pursuant to this paragraph, the institution charge only the supplementary and special service fees that are directly related to the concurrent enrollm ent 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 th e 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 comp etencies 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 Req. No. 346 Page 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 units or sets of competencies in grades nine through twelve after the student has satisfie d 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. I. As a condition of receiving acc reditation 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 scheduling or other scheduling structure that allows for instruction in sets of competencies, of r igorous academic and/or rigorous vocational courses each day, which may include arts, vo cal and instrumental music, speech classes, and physical education classes. J. 1. Academic and vocational -technical courses designed to offer sets of competencies int egrated or embedded within the course s 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 Te chnology 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 te aching and learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject Req. No. 346 Page 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education and the independent distr ict board of education, be counted fo r 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 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 pro fessional 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 su bject 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. K. The State Board of Education shall prov ide an option for high school graduation based upon attainment of the desired levels of competencies as required in tests pursuant to the provisions of Req. No. 346 Page 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Section 1210.508 of this title. Such 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 attainment by students of specified levels of competencies in each ar ea of the core curriculum. M. Children who have individualized education programs pursu ant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , and who satisfy the graduation requirements through the individualized education program for that student shall be awarded a standard diploma. 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 pu rsuant to Section 1210.568 of this ti tle shall be awarded a standard diploma. O. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program shall be awarded a standard diploma. P. Any student who successfully completes an advanced mathematics or science course offered pursuant to Section 1210.40 4 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 s ection. Req. No. 346 Page 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Q. For purposes of this sect ion, the courses approved for college admission req uirements 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 Hig her Education. 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 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 sh all be exempt from the hourly instructional requirements of Section 1 - 111 of this title and the six -period enrollment requirements of this section. S. The State Depart ment of Education shall collect and r eport data by school site and district on the numbe r 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, 2023. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby Req. No. 346 Page 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage an d approval. 59-1-346 EB 12/29/2022 2:43:59 PM