2025 Oklahoma Interim Studies

A preview of education-focused legislative studies this fall.

By Dr. Jeanene Barnett, CCOSA Director of Policy, Research & TLE

The 2025 Oklahoma legislative interim studies cover a broad spectrum of policy areas reflecting bipartisan interests in education. A total of 46 education-related studies were authorized and assigned to various House and Senate committees. Senate interim studies must be completed by October 31, 2025; the deadline for House interim studies is November 6, 2025. Below is a categorized overview of major themes and proposals.

EDUCATION-FOCUSED STUDIES:

A significant portion of the studies focus on K-12 education, including policy reforms, fairness, and access.

Instruction & Curriculum

HSP1011: School safety (Rep. Rick West)

HSP1022: Chronic absenteeism (Rep. Ellen Pogemiller)

HSP1023: Developmental screenings (Rep. Ellen Pogemiller)

HSP1038: High school grade classification based on credits (Rep. Michelle McCane)

HSP1073: Reading readiness (Rep. Aletia Timmons)

Teacher Workforce

HSP1067: Incentive pay for teachers (Rep. Ronny Johns and Sen. Adam Pugh)

HSP1068: Teacher recruitment and retention (Rep. Toni Hasenbeck)

SSP1073: Teacher Flex Benefit Allowance (Sen. Adam Pugh)

Technology in Education

HSP1044: Classroom technology (Rep. Chad Caldwell and Sen. Ally Seifried)

HSP1136/HSP1137: Use and ethics of AI in education (Rep. Arturo AlonsoSandoval)

SSP1079: Broader societal impacts of AI (Sen. Ally Seifried)

Postsecondary and School Choice

HSP1045: Concurrent enrollment comparison (Rep. Chad Caldwell)

HSP1125: Rural postsecondary access (Rep. Toni Hasenbeck)

SSP1045: Transparency in school choice (Sen. Carri Hicks)

SSP1049: School choice tax credit (Sen. Darcy Jech)

SSP1071: Homeschoolers and funding (Sen. Dana Prieto)

Nutrition and Basic Needs

HSP1055: Childhood hunger (Rep. Annie Menz)

SSP1072: School lunch programs (Sen. Adam Pugh)

SSP1076: Universal meals for public school students (Sen. Aaron Reinhardt)

Student Services

SSP1032: Grief support for students (Sen. Avery Frix)

HSP1142: OSSAA Rule 24 (Rep. Nicole Miller)

Status and Approval

Many studies were approved as joint studies with the Senate, showing bipartisan collaboration. Several have been referred to appropriate House or Senate committees, such as:

■ House Common Education

■ House Education Oversight Committee

■ Senate Education

■ Senate Appropriations

■ House Appropriations Education Subcommittee

Conclusion

The 2025 interim studies reflect a comprehensive legislative agenda addressing pressing challenges in education, fiscal sustainability, and governance in Oklahoma. These studies serve as precursors to potential legislation in the 2026 session and signal priority areas for both chambers.

Follow the directions below to watch the Interim Study presentation livestreams and recordings.

1. Navigate to the House recording and livestreams webpage to watch House interim studies (which begin with “HSP”) or the Senate recording and livestreams webpage to watch Senate interim studies (which begin with “SSP”).

2. Click the “Recordings” or “Now Playing” tabs on the left side of the page to watch interim study recordings or livestreams, respectively.

3. Identify the correct livestream or recording according to the listed presentation date and time, committee name, and room number.

4. Hover over the correct livestream or recording to click and open the interim study. You will likely have to fast-forward to the start of the study.

Click on the links below to find Interim Study presentation materials once the studies have concluded.

■ Available materials for completed Senate interim studies are organized by interim study number and linked as “Available” on the Senate Interim Studies webpage. Be sure to select the correct year (2025) and click “APPLY” for to populate this year’s interim studies.

■ Available materials for completed House interim studies are organized by interim study number and linked as “25-##” on the House Interim Studies webpage. ■