Bill > HB3076

This bill modifies existing laws to create new and innovative pathways for individuals to become certified teachers, primarily by expanding and clarifying alternative teacher preparation programs. The responsibility for approving these programs will shift from the State Board of Education to the newly established Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA), which will solicit applications from potential providers like school districts, universities, and non-profit organizations. The CEQA will have a defined timeline to approve or deny applications, and if denied, will provide reasons and an opportunity for providers to correct deficiencies. The bill also mandates the CEQA to develop a public awareness campaign about these programs and to create rules for their implementation. Furthermore, it adds alternative teacher preparation programs as an eligible pathway for individuals seeking an alternative placement teaching certificate, which allows individuals with degrees and relevant experience to teach while completing certification requirements. The bill includes an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3076&Session=2600