OK SB1570

Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 6-194 to allow related services personnel (as identified in special education policies) to participate in training applicable to their field to maintain professional licensure.

Allows school districts to provide up to 30 hours per school year above required professional development hours for related services personnel to pursue field-specific training.

Permits school districts to grant additional professional leave time for individual related services personnel for field-specific training, subject to school district policy or collective bargaining agreements.

Effective date of July 1, 2012, with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.