Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4420: Strong Readers Act; references; legislative findings; reading screenings; reading intervention plans; reading deficiencies; mandatory third grade retention; good cause exemptions; request process; intensive reading intervention; acceleration class; reporting requirements; summer academy programs; teacher training requirements; literacy instructional team; revolving fund; donations; emergency.

Passed one chamber Last action April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 4420 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Strong Readers Act; references; legislative findings; reading screenings; reading intervention plans; reading deficiencies; mandatory third grade retention; good cause exemptions; request process; intensive reading intervention; acceleration class; reporting requirements; summer academy programs; teacher training requirements; literacy instructional team; revolving fund; donations; emergency. Primary sponsor: Adam Pugh (Republican), Kyle Hilbert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Adam Pugh (Republican); Kyle Hilbert (Republican).