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OK HB3076
OK HB3076Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-133, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 349, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-133), which relates to new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; expanding definition of provider; clarifying definition of program; replacing State Board of Education with Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability; striking pilot program language; requiring the Commission to initiate a request for information from potential providers; providing a timeline for the approval or denial of applications; requiring the Commission to provide notice for a denial and an opportunity to remedy deficiencies; directing the Commission to develop, promote, and coordinate a public awareness program; requiring the Commission to promulgate rules; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-122.3, as last amended by Section 162, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-122.3), which relates to alternative placement teaching certificates; adding alternative teacher preparation programs to eligibility requirements; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws to create new and innovative pathways for individuals to become certified teachers in Oklahoma, primarily by expanding and clarifying alternative teacher preparation programs. It shifts the responsibility for approving these programs from the State Board of Education to the newly established Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA), which will now solicit information from potential providers, review applications within 60 days, and provide notice and an opportunity to fix any deficiencies if an application is denied. The CEQA will also be responsible for developing a public awareness campaign about these programs and will promulgate rules to implement these changes. Additionally, the bill adds alternative teacher preparation programs to the eligibility requirements for an alternative placement teaching certificate, which allows individuals to teach while completing their certification requirements, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 - Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3076&Session=2600 |
| Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3076%20FULLPCS2%20MARK%20LEPAK-AQH.PDF |
| Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3076%20FULLPCS1%20MARK%20LEPAK-AQH.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3076%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3076%20INT.PDF |
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