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SB 711

Schools; modifying calculation of the certain adjusted cohort graduation rates; modifying calculation of Oklahoma School Testing Program annual reports. Effective date. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ronny Johns and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma modifies school graduation rate calculations and testing report metrics, affecting how student achievement and school performance are measured and publicly reported.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 711

Legislative bill overview

SB 711 modifies how Oklahoma calculates adjusted cohort graduation rates and how the Oklahoma School Testing Program reports annual results. The bill became law without the Governor's signature in May 2025, with strong bipartisan support (41-5 in the Senate).

Why is this important

These calculations directly affect how school performance is measured and reported to the public, influencing funding decisions, school accountability ratings, and parental school choice. Changes to graduation rate metrics and testing program reporting can either make schools appear more or less successful depending on what metrics are included or excluded.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition changes: Modifying adjusted cohort graduation rate calculations may alter which students are counted, potentially affecting schools' reported performance metrics and accountability ratings
  • Transparency concerns: Changes to annual testing program reports could shift what data is publicly available, affecting stakeholder ability to assess school effectiveness
  • Equity implications: Recalculating metrics may disproportionately benefit or disadvantage certain school districts or student subgroups depending on the specific formula changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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