Senate adopts major literacy bill after debate on retention, funding
After debate about funding, classroom impacts and third-grade retention, the Oklahoma Senate adopted SB 17 78 — including House amendments that add optional early ELA testing for second graders and clarifying tiered instruction — and passed it on an emergency basis.
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The Oklahoma State Senate on the floor adopted Senate Bill 17 78 on fourth reading after members debated implementation details and funding for early reading interventions.
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