Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4091 — Education; Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force Act; creating the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force to study a comprehensive family literacy strategy; effective date.

Last action — Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

151 added · 106 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 4091 replaces the entire content of the original version with new language that establishes the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force. This Task Force aims to study and propose strategies to improve family literacy in the state. This change matters because it emphasizes the importance of educating families together, which can have a significant impact on children's learning and overall community literacy levels.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) HOUSE BILL 4091 By:
HB4091 SUBPCS1 Arturo Alonso-Sandoval-SW 2/16/2026 10:53:04 am COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER:
Alonso-Sandoval 5 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to education;
CHAIR:
I move to amend HB4091 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by:
Arturo Alonso- Sandoval Adopted:
_____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
4091 By:
Alonso-Sandoval 6 8 PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to education;
defining term;
Said Task Force shall be advisory in nature and shall not exercise regulatory or rulemaking authority.
Said Task Force shall be advisory in nature and shall not Req.
The Task Force shall study and make recommendations regarding the development of a Req.
15401 Page 1 comprehensive family literacy strategy for Oklahoma, including but not limited to:
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The Task Force shall study and make recommendations regarding the development of a comprehensive family literacy strategy for Oklahoma, including but not limited to:
Establishing a working definition of family literacy appropriate to Oklahoma's cultural, linguistic, rural, urban, and tribal contexts;
Applying family literacy activities, as defined in subsection C of this section, to Oklahoma's cultural, linguistic, rural, urban, and tribal contexts;
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Proposing metrics to evaluate family literacy outcomes, including child literacy benchmarks, adult credential attainment, workforce outcomes, and family engagement indicators.
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Proposing metrics to evaluate family literacy outcomes, including child literacy benchmarks, adult credential attainment, workforce outcomes, and family engagement indicators.
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For purposes of this section, "family literacy activities" means activities that are of sufficient intensity and quality to make sustainable improvements in the economic prospects for a family, better enable parents or family members to support the learning needs of their children, and integrate all of the following activities:
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Parent or family adult education and literacy activities that lead to readiness for postsecondary education or training, career advancement, and economic self-sufficiency;
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Interactive literacy activities between parents or family members and their children;
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Training for parents or family members regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children;
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An age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences.
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One representative of the Oklahoma public library system, appointed by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries;
One representative of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, appointed by the State Librarian and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries;
One representative from the National Center for Family Literacy, or a nationally recognized family literacy organization with comparable expertise, appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate;
One representative from the National Center for Family Learning (NCFL), or a nationally recognized family literacy organization with comparable expertise, appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate;
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One representative of a nonprofit organization providing family or adult literacy services in Oklahoma, appointed by the Governor;
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One representative of a nonprofit organization providing family or adult literacy services in Oklahoma, appointed by the Governor;
One representative from a tribal education department or tribal community organization, appointed by the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education;
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One representative from a tribal education department or tribal community organization, appointed by the Governor;
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The Task Force shall submit a written report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate no later than December 1, 2027.
The Task Force shall submit a written report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate no later than December 1, 2027.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee

  2. Referred to Appropriations and Budget

  3. Withdrawn from Rules Committee

  4. Second Reading referred to Rules

  5. Authored by Representative Alonso-Sandoval

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

  • Alonso-Sandoval · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Alonso-Sandoval

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HB 4091?
HB 4091 is sponsored by Alonso-Sandoval.
What is the current status of HB 4091?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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