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OK HB1582
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Scott Martin
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AI Summary
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Amends teacher certification requirements in 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-187 relating to competency examinations for teacher candidates and teachers.
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Deletes requirement that certification in early childhood, elementary, or special education must include completion of an appropriate teacher education program approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation.
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Removes sunset provisions (effective July 1, 2012) that allowed teachers certified prior to July 1, 2010 to obtain additional certifications in early childhood, elementary, or special education upon exam completion.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Schools; deleting requirement for certain degree completion for certain certification; effective date; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/8/2011