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OK HB2372

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Vaughan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Program, administered by the State Regents for Higher Education, effective July 1, 2016

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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