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OK HB1513
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kern
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AI Summary
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Teacher preparation programs must require candidates to study English Language acquisition and teaching methods and strategies for instruction of English Language Learners.
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Beginning July 1, 2016, school districts cannot employ or assign teachers to serve as English as a Second Language or English Language Learner teachers unless they are licensed or certified to teach English as a Second Language.
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School districts with English Language Learner students must offer professional development training at least once per year that includes language instruction services for English Language Learners, which all ESL/ELL teachers must complete.
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The bill becomes effective July 1, 2015, with an emergency clause declaring immediate necessity for preservation of public peace, health and safety.
Legislative Description
Schools; requiring certain training, certification and professional development for English Language Learner teachers; effective date; emergency.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Common Education
2/3/2015