Bill > HB1277

This bill modifies the powers and duties of the Oklahoma State Board of Education, primarily focusing on the process of revoking or suspending professional licenses and certificates for educators. The bill specifies that the State Board of Education can only revoke or suspend a license or certificate for specific reasons, which include willful violation of federal or state law, child abuse or neglect, moral turpitude, or certain criminal convictions. The bill prohibits summary revocation or suspension of a license or certificate unless there is a valid emergency, and requires the State Department of Education to notify the superintendent of the school district where the license or certificate holder is employed via certified and electronic mail when initiating a formal investigation. Additionally, the bill requires that any notice of potential license revocation must be sent to both the license holder and their employing school district within three days of the application's filing. The legislation also updates some technical language and references, and includes provisions for electronic submission of certain reports by the State Board of Education. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and was passed with an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for public safety and educational administration.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1277&Session=2600