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OK HB2951

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Education and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education must cooperate to develop teacher recruitment programs targeting high school students, undergraduates, mid-career professionals, retired military, and underrepresented groups, subject to funding availability

  • Creates the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund in the State Treasury, funded by $20.00 from each Oklahoma License to Educate license plate fee plus donations, grants, and gifts

  • Requires development and distribution of materials promoting the teaching profession and informing individuals about state-funded loan forgiveness and tuition assistance programs

  • Prioritizes recruitment efforts in teacher shortage areas identified by the educator supply-and-demand study required under Section 6-211 of Title 70

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Schools; directing the State Department of Education and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to develop and implement teacher recruitment programs; effective date.

Last Action

Conference granted, GCCA

5/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/4/2016
Education3/16/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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