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OK HB2951
Bill
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Rogers
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires development and distribution of materials promoting the teaching profession and informing individuals about state-funded loan forgiveness and tuition assistance programs
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Prioritizes recruitment efforts in teacher shortage areas identified by the educator supply-and-demand study required under Section 6-211 of Title 70
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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