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This bill modifies Oklahoma's education law to expand opportunities for adjunct teachers while establishing specific training requirements. The bill authorizes adjunct teachers to teach at all grade levels, including early childhood education programs, with a key provision that those teaching in early childhood education must enroll in and complete a State Department of Education-approved training on the cognitive science of reading within their first two years of employment. If an adjunct teacher fails to complete this training, they will be prohibited from teaching in early childhood education programs until the training is finished. The bill explicitly prohibits adjunct teachers from teaching special education classes and clarifies that they are not required to meet standard certification requirements. By allowing individuals with distinguished qualifications in their field to teach across various grade levels, the legislation aims to address potential teacher shortages while ensuring that early childhood educators receive specialized training in reading instruction. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize its immediate importance for educational quality and accessibility.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2125&Session=2600