Bill > SB1893

This bill, known as the "Teacher Shortage Reduction Act," establishes a program to encourage students to pursue careers in education by creating special recognitions for high school students and college students. Starting with the graduating class of 2027-2028, high schools will offer an "education endorsement graduation recognition" to students who meet standard diploma requirements, declare teaching or another education profession as a career goal on their individual career and academic plan (ICAP), and participate in an apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship related to education, as outlined in the Apprenticeships, Internships and Mentorships (AIM) Act of 2016. This recognition can be noted on their diploma and transcript. Furthermore, students who receive this high school endorsement and also graduate with at least 30 college credit hours or an associate's degree through concurrent enrollment will receive an "education designation" from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, which will appear on their college degree and transcript. If a student with this designation enrolls in a college of education within the state system to pursue a teaching career, they will be accepted into the college of education, and any field experience gained through their earlier education program will be credited. The bill also includes provisions for the promulgation of rules by the State Board of Education and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1893&Session=2600