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OK SB1894
OK SB1894Teachers; removing limitation on certain required professional development or training hours. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194), which relates to professional development programs; removing language placing a limit on certain required professional development or training hours; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill removes a previous limitation that capped the total hours of professional development or training required for classroom teachers at 150 hours over any five-year period, allowing school districts to set their own requirements for continuing education for teachers. It also mandates that school districts electronically submit annual reports on their professional development activities to the State Department of Education, and the Department will develop an online system for this reporting. The bill also makes minor updates to existing language regarding professional development committees and reporting requirements, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1894&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1894 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1894%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1894%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1894%20INT.PDF |
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