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OK SB1614
OK SB1614Teachers; modifying requirements for adjunct teachers. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to teachers; 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 requirements for alternative teaching certification; modifying requirements for adjunct teachers; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for alternative teaching certificates in Oklahoma, specifically impacting adjunct teachers. It clarifies that adjunct teachers, who are individuals with distinguished qualifications in their fields, will not be required to meet standard certification requirements. However, they will be prohibited from being employed as full-time mathematics or English language arts teachers in kindergarten through fifth grade. The bill also updates statutory references and language related to accreditation bodies, such as changing "North Central Association of Colleges and Schools" to "Higher Learning Commission" and "Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation" to "Oklahoma Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability." Additionally, it specifies that a person employed as an adjunct teacher without a valid teaching certificate will not be considered a teacher under state law. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1614&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1614%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Amendment 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1614%20CA1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Committee Amendment 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB1614%20CA1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1614%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1614%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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