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OK HB2372
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Steve Vaughan
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Program, administered by the State Regents for Higher Education, effective July 1, 2016
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Eligible students must have completed 2 years of college with a minimum 3.5 GPA, passed the general education examination, and been accepted to an accredited college of education within the Oklahoma State System
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Participants must agree to complete their degree within 24 months, maintain a 3.5 GPA, obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate, and teach at an Oklahoma public school for at least 5 consecutive years
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Provides tuition reimbursement of 20% of resident tuition and fees annually for up to 5 years while teaching, distributed at the end of each school year
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Establishes the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund in the State Treasury to fund the program through legislative appropriations and private contributions
Legislative Description
Schools; creating the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Act; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
2/2/2016