OK HB1233

State Board of Education must issue one-year provisional certificates to teach mild-moderate or severe-profound disabilities to candidates who are recommended by a school district board or accredited higher education institution, complete a 150-clock-hour special education program, and pass a national criminal history record check

Provisional certificates may be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods upon completion of at least 6 credit hours annually in an alternative certification program or toward a master's degree in special education

Standard certification in mild-moderate or severe-profound disabilities requires completing an alternative certification program or master's degree in special education within 3 years of the original provisional certificate, passing the subject area competency examination, and paying the certification fee

Individuals with a master's degree in special education from an accredited institution can obtain standard certification by passing the competency exam and criminal history check without first holding a provisional certificate

Effective date is July 1, 2013, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage