A. On or before the 2026-2027 academic year, state educational institutions shall adopt and implement a policy that:
- 1. Requires student grades be evaluated solely on an academic basis which includes, but is not limited to, the student's attendance, demonstrated knowledge or understanding of the content of the course of study, and ability to maintain standards of academic performance established for the course; and
- 2. Prohibits student grades from being evaluated based on the opinion, beliefs, or conduct of the student in matters unrelated to academic situations.
- B. State educational institutions shall submit verification of compliance with this section to the State Regents for Higher Education. The State Regents shall withhold all state-appropriated funds from any state educational institution which fails to adopt the policy provided for in subsection A of this section until the state educational institution adopts such a policy.
Laws 2026, HB 3700, c. 180, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2026 (editorially renumbered from 70 O.S. 3252 to 70 O.S. 3254 to avoid a duplication in numbering).