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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE BILL 2269 By: Miller
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1,
Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp . 2024, Section
11-103.6), which relates to subject matter standards;
requiring school districts to waive Oklahoma history
requirements for certain students of military
families who have completed a similar course;
allowing school discretion for military f amily
students to substitute certain coursework for course
credit; allowing certain military family students to
only complete minimum graduation requirements if they
have earned extra credits at another school;
providing an effective date; and declaring an
emergency.
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, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp.
2024, Section 11-103.6), is amended to read as follows:
Section 11-103.6. A. 1. The State Board of Educa tion 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 co mpetencies in a variety of areas
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to include language, mathematics, 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 stude nts meet the
skills and competencies as set forth in this section and in the
subject matter standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
3. All students shall gain literacy at the elementary and
secondary levels. Students shall develop skills in re ading,
writing, speaking, computing, and critical thinking. For purposes
of this section, critical thinking means a manner of analytical
thinking which is logical and uses linear factual analysis to reach
a conclusion. They shall learn about cultures and environments -
their own and those of others with whom they share the earth. All
students shall receive the instruction needed to lead healthy and
physically active lifestyles. Students, therefore, shall study
social studies, literature, languages, the arts, health,
mathematics, and science. Such curricula shall provide for the
teaching of a hands-on career exploration program in cooperation
with technology center schools.
4. The subject matter standards shall be designed to teach the
competencies for which students shall be tested as provided in
Section 1210.508 of this title a nd shall be designed to prepare all
students for active citizenship, employment, and/or successful
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completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial
coursework at the postsecondary level.
5. The subject matter standards shall be designed with rigor as
defined in paragraph 6 of subsection F of this section.
6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall
give Classic Literature and nonfiction lit erature equal
consideration to other literature. In addition, emphasis shall be
given to the study of complete works of literature.
7. At a minimum, the subject matter standards for mathematics
shall require mastery of the standard algorithms in mathemat ics,
which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a problem 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 include t he 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. The United
States naturalization test shall be made available in physical and
electronic online formats as an optional assessment tool for
teachers.
9. The subject matter standards for United States Government
shall include an emphasis on civics. For the purposes of this
section, "civics" means the study of the rights and duties of
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Oklahoma and United States citizens and of how those governments
work.
10. The subject matter standards for health and physical
education shall include but not be limited to the domains of
physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Health
literacy shall include the abil ity to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to make
appropriate health decisions. Health shall also include the
importance of proper nutrition and exercise, mental health and
wellness, substance abuse, coping skills for understanding and
managing trauma, establishing and maintaining positive
relationships, and responsible decision making. Physical literacy
shall include the ability to move with competence and confidence in
a wide variety of physical activities in mu ltiple environments that
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 graduate from a public high school
accredited by the State Board of Education with a st andard diploma,
students enrolled in grades eight through twelve in the 2024 -2025
school year shall complete the following college preparatory/work
ready curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary
level:
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1. Four units or sets of competencie s 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, limited
to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,
Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course
with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college
admission requirements;
3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science
approved for college admission require ments including one unit or
set of competencies of life science meeting the standards for
Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of physical science
meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;
and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physical
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 History, 1/2 unit
of Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit of United States Government, and one
unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics,
Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for college admission
requirements;
5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same world or non -
English language or two units of comp uter technology approved for
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college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a
technology center school including computer programming, hardware,
and business computer applications, such as word processing,
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 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 uni t 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 preparatory/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 written a pproval 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 shall develop and distribute to school districts a form
suitable for this purpose, which shall include information on the
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benefits to students of completing the college preparatory/work
ready curriculum as provided for in subsection B of this section.
In order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the
State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students enrolled
in grades eight through twelve in the 2024 -2025 school year shall
complete the following core curriculum units or sets of competencies
at the secondary level:
1. Language Arts – 4 units or sets of competencies to consist
of 1 unit or set of competencies of grammar and composition, and 3
units or sets of competencies which may include, but are no t limited
to, the following courses:
a. American Literature,
b. English Literature,
c. World Literature,
d. Advanced English Courses, or
e. other English courses with content and /or rigor equal
to or above grammar and composition;
2. Mathematics – 3 units or sets of competencies to consist of
1 unit or set of competencies 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,
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c. Trigonometry,
d. Math Analysis or Precalculus,
e. Calculus,
f. Statistics and/or Probability,
g. Computer Science or accept ance 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 th e 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 secti on, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high school, or
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(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,
i. mathematics courses taught at a technology center
school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject
area when taken in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth
grade upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the independent district board of education, or
j. any other mathematics course with content and/or rigor
equal to or above Algebra I;
3. Science – 3 units or sets of competencies 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 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,
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h. Zoology,
i. Physiology,
j. Astronomy,
k. Applied Biology/Chemistry,
l. Applied Physics,
m. Principles of Technology,
n. qualified agricultural education courses,
o. (1) contextual science courses 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 section, whether taught at
a:
(a) comprehensive high school, or
(b) technology center sch ool 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 center school
by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area
when taken in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
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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 – 3 units or sets of competencies to consist
of 1 unit or set of competencies of United States History, 1/2 to 1
unit or set of competencies of United States Government, 1/2 unit or
set of competencies of Oklahoma History, and 1 /2 to 1 unit or set of
competencies which may include, but are not limited to, the
following courses:
a. World History,
b. Geography,
c. Economics,
d. Anthropology, or
e. other social studies courses with content and/or rigor
equal to or above United State s History, United States
Government, and Oklahoma History;
5. Arts – 1 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 - 1 unit or set of
competencies of computer technology, whether taught at a high school
or a technology center school including computer programming,
hardware, and business computer applications, such as word
processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding
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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 approve modification of the existing
graduation track as outlined in subsections B an d C of this section,
subject to school approval, may complete a minimum of twenty -three
(23) curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level
as listed below; and students entering the eighth grade in the 2025 -
2026 school year, in order to g raduate from a public high school
accredited by the State Board of Education w ith a standard diploma,
students shall complete a minimum of the following twenty -three (23)
curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:
1. Four units or se ts of competencies of English to include
Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course;
2. Four units or sets of competencies of mathematics, two of
which shall be Algebra I and either Algebra II or Geometry. The
other two units may include Alg ebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math
Analysis, Calculus, Statistics, Math of Finance, Computer Science,
college courses approved for dual credit, an approved full -time
postsecondary career and technology program, or locally approved
math based application course, or any mathematics course with
content and/or rigor above Algebra I;
3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science
approved for college admission requirements including one unit or
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set of competencies of life science meeting the st andards for
Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of physical science
meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;
and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physical
science, life science, or earth and space science , 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 histor y and
citizenship skills including one unit of American History, 1/2 unit
of Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit of United States Government, and one
unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics,
Civics, or non-Western culture;
5. Six pathway units or sets of competencies approved at the
discretion of the school district board of education which align
with each student's Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and
may include, but are not limited to, any additional units or sets of
competencies as provided in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this
subsection, world or non -English language, computer technology,
Junior Reserve Officers ' Training Corps (JROTC), internship or
apprenticeship programs, career and technology education courses,
concurrently enrolled courses, advanced placement courses,
International Baccalaureate courses approved for college admission
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requirements, music, art, drama, speech, dance, media arts, or other
approved courses; and
6. Three units or sets of competencies of electiv e courses
approved by the school district board of education.
E. A school district shall determine the specific description
of the locally approved math and science based application courses
allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of this
section. Formal notification with the specific course description
shall be provided to the State Department of Education prior to July
1 of each school year. The notification shall include what courses
will be coded as locally approved math and science ba sed application
courses for the ensuing school year.
F. 1. In addition to th e curriculum requirements of subsection
B, C, or D of this section, in order to graduate from a public high
school accredited by the State Board of Education students shall
complete the requirements for a personal financial literacy passport
as set forth in the Passport to Financial Literacy Act and any
additional course requirements or recommended elective courses as
may be established by the State Board of Education and the dist rict
school board. School districts shall strongly encourage students to
complete two units or sets of competencies of world languages and
two units or sets of competencies of physical and health education.
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2. No student shall receive credit for high sch ool graduation
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 not be required to offer every
course listed in subsections B, C, and D 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.
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 knowledge;
2. "Locally approved" means approved by the local school
district board of education;
3. "Math based application course " means a course that teac hes
math content within a real -world application;
4. "Pathway unit" means a course taken by a high school student
that is aligned with the student '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
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 science, natural resources and
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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 that 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 skills and
competencies that are specified in the subject matter standards
adopted by the State Board of Education and other skills and
competencies adopted by the Board, without regard to sp ecified
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, State Board of Career and
Technology Education, and State Regents for Higher Educati on shall
adopt a joint plan and electronically submit it to the Speaker of
the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore
of the Oklahoma State Senate by January 1, 2025, to ensure that
rigor is maintained in the content, teaching meth odology, level of
expectations for student achievement, and application of learning in
all the courses taught to meet the graduation requirements specified
in subsection D of this section.
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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 specifically listed in subsections B, C, 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 .
3. Technology center school districts may offer programs
designed in cooperation with institutions of higher 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 unit s 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 taught by a teacher
certified in the secondary subject area; provided, credit for uni ts
or sets of competencies pursuant to subsection B of this section
shall be approved for college admission requirements.
4. If a student enrolls 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 years to allow the
student to receive the courses needed to meet the graduation
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requirements of this section. If the school district does not offer
the necessary course selection during the student 's secondary grade
years, it shall be responsible for the cost of resident tuition at
an institution in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education,
fees, and books for the concurrent enrollment course, and pr oviding
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 rela ted to
the concurrent enrollment course and enrollment procedures for that
student. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees for
student activities and student serv ice facilities including 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 units
or sets of competencies are taken prior to ninth grade if the
teachers are certified or authorized to teach the subjects for high
school credit and the required rigor is maintained.
6. The units or sets of competencies in mathematics required in
subsection B, C, or D of this section may be completed at any time
during the eighth through twelfth grades. If a student completes
any required courses or sets of competencies in mathematics prior to
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eighth grade, the student may take any other mathematics courses or
sets of competencies to fulfill the requirement to complete the
units or sets of competencies in grades eight through twelve after
the student has satisfied the requirements of subsection B, C, or D
of this section.
7. All units or sets of competencie s required for graduation
may be taken in any sequence recommended by the school district.
I. As a condition of receiving accreditation 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 allo ws 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 education classes.
J. 1. Academic and vocational -technical courses designed to
offer sets of competencies integrated or embedded within the course
that provide for the teaching and learning of the appropriate skills
and knowledge in the su bject matter standards, as adopted by the
State Board of Education, may upon a pproval 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 credit 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 certified teacher and provide for the teaching
and learning of the appropriate skill s and knowledge in the subject
matter standards may, upon approval of the Stat e 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 may be
approved by the Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Department
of Career and Technology Education if the courses are offered by a
technology center school district, if such courses incorporate
standards of nationally recognized professional organizations and
are taught by certified teachers.
4. Courses offered by a suppleme ntal 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 subject
matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education
and the school district board of education, be c ounted for academic
credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of this
section.
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K. The State Board of Education shall provide an option for
high school graduation bas ed upon attainment 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. The State Board of Education shall prescri be, adopt and
approve a promotion system based on the attainment by students o f
specified levels of competencies in each area of the core
curriculum.
M. Children who have individualized education programs pursuant
to the Individuals with Disabilities Educ ation Act (IDEA), and who
satisfy the graduation requirements through the individualized
education program for that student shall be awarded a standard
diploma.
N. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of the
International Baccalaureate Di ploma Program shall be awarded a
standard diploma.
O. Any student who success fully completes an advanced
mathematics or science course offered pursuant to Section 1210.404
of this title shall be granted academic credit toward meeting the
graduation requirements pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3, as
appropriate, of subsection B, C, or D of this section.
P. For purposes of this section, the courses approved for
college admission requirements shall be courses which are approved
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by the Oklahoma State Regents for H igher Education for admission to
an institution within The Oklahoma State Syst em of Higher Education.
Q. 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 o f 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 se ts of competencies required by this section to
obtain a standard diploma. Stu dents who re-enroll in the school
district to meet the graduation requirements of this section shall
be exempt from the hourly instructional requirements of Section 1 -
111 of this title and the six-period enrollment requirements of this
section.
R. Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 4 of
subsections B, C, or D of this section, school district boards of
education shall waive the Oklahoma History requirement for children
of military families as defined in the Interstate Compact on
Educational Opportunity for Military Children, set forth in Section
510.1 of this title, who transition with the military from another
state and who have satisfactorily completed a similar state history
class or other one-half unit or set of competencies in history or
citizenship skills in another state. The school district board of
education may also waive the Oklahoma History high school graduation
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requirement for a student who meets the criter ia provided in this
subsection if the student completes a project or writes a paper,
subject to approval of the school district, that demonstrates
competencies and knowledge of Oklahoma history or United States
government.
S. Notwithstanding the requireme nts of this section, children
of military families as defined in the Interstate Compact on
Educational Opportunity for Military Children, who transition with
the military from another state, shall only complete the minimum
units or sets of competencies req uired to graduate if the student
has earned extra credits from a Department of Defense Education
Activity school or from a school in a state whose graduation unit
requirements are higher than what is required by this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
60-1-12124 SW 01/13/25