HB 2680 Summary

• Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 6-190 relating to teacher licensing and certification in Oklahoma.

• Allows applicants who previously completed Oklahoma and national criminal history background checks as student teachers to complete only a fingerprint wrap-back check instead of full background checks.

• Defines "student teacher" as a student enrolled in an accredited higher education institution who will have or is likely to have direct contact with students in public or private schools as part of their curriculum.

• Applies to applicants seeking initial Oklahoma teacher certification who have already undergone background checks during their student teaching experience.

• Effective date: November 1, 2014.