The Oklahoma Senate has given final approval to House Bill 3151, a measure that would increase the minimum number of instructional days required for public school districts.
The bill raises the minimum number of school days from 166 to 173 and also requires districts to offer an in-person parent-teacher conference option.
Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton carried the measure in the Senate, while Oklahoma Representative Rob Hall served as the House author.
The Senate passed the bill 30-17, sending it to Governor Kevin Stitt for consideration. If signed, the law would take effect July 1, 2027.
Paxton said increasing classroom instruction time has been a longtime priority and argued students perform better when they spend more time learning directly from teachers.
“Our students benefit most when they are in the classroom, learning directly from high-quality educators,” Paxton said.
Hall said more classroom time is one of the most important investments the state can make for long-term student success and said the bill helps put Oklahoma students first.
