Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1226 — Charter schools; Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; definitions; sponsors may operate charter schools; sectarian and religious institutions as sponsors; effective date.

Last action — Second Reading referred to Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act by revising definitions related to charter schools and contractors, and removing restrictions on sectarian and religious affiliations.

  • Section 2, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-132.2)

    on July 1, 2024, and after, a public school established by a public or private contractor operating under contract with a school district board of education, a higher education institution, an institution of higher learning accredited pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or the Statewide Charter School Board,

    Defines 'charter school' to allow both public and private contractors to establish charter schools from July 1, 2024.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-134

    a contract with a school district board of education, a technology center school district, a higher education institution, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or the State Board of Education, → by contract with a school district board of education, a higher education institution, an institution of higher learning accredited pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or the Statewide Charter School Board,

    Broadens the entities that can contract to establish a charter school.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-134

    and shall not be affiliated with or controlled by any religious organization.

    Removes the prohibition against charter schools being associated with religious organizations.

Action History

  1. Second Reading referred to Rules

  2. Authored by Representative West (Kevin)

  3. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1226?
HB 1226 is sponsored by Kevin West (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1226?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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