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OK HB4427
OK HB4427Adjunct teachers; requiring promulgation of rules; prohibiting adjuncts who do not hold a valid certificate to teach to instruct core curriculum classes at the prekindergarten to fourth-grade levels; waiver process; effective date.
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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 adjunct teachers; amending Section 1, Chapter 210, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-122.12), which relates to adjunct teachers; reauthorizing State Board of Education to promulgate rules authorizing adjunct teachers; requiring promulgation of certain rules; prohibiting adjuncts who do not hold a valid certificate to teach to instruct core curriculum classes in prekindergarten through fourth grade; authorizing wavier by the State Board of Education; clarifying status of adjunct who does not hold a valid certificate to teach; 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 certificate; removing adjunct- authorizing language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Board of Education to create rules for adjunct teachers, who are individuals with specialized qualifications in their field but not necessarily standard teaching certifications, and prohibits those without a valid teaching certificate from instructing core curriculum classes in prekindergarten through fourth grade unless a waiver is granted by the Board. The bill also clarifies that adjunct teachers without a valid certificate are not considered regular teachers and amends existing law to remove language that previously authorized adjunct teachers from a section concerning alternative placement teaching certificates, which are designed for individuals working towards standard certification through a different pathway. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation - Policy Committee Recommendation (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4427&Session=2600 |
| Policy Committee Recommendation | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB4427%20POLREC.PDF |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB4427%20POLPCS1%20KYLE%20HILBERT-AQH.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4427%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4427%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4427%20INT.PDF |
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