Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 3023: Strong Readers Act; reading screenings; screening instruments; intervention plan implementation and reporting; Reading Proficiency Team; State Department of Education; benchmarks; literacy coaches; retention, tutoring, and re-screening options for first and second grade students; mandatory retention for third grade students who do not meet certain benchmarks; exceptions; tutoring and summer academy options; alternative placement teaching certificates; adjunct teachers; prohibitions; effective date; emergency.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 3023 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Strong Readers Act; reading screenings; screening instruments; intervention plan implementation and reporting; Reading Proficiency Team; State Department of Education; benchmarks; literacy coaches; retention, tutoring, and re-screening options for first and second grade students; mandatory retention for third grade students who do not meet certain benchmarks; exceptions; tutoring and summer academy options; alternative placement teaching certificates; adjunct teachers; prohibitions; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Dick Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dick Lowe (Republican).