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OK HB3025

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for alternative placement teaching certificates to include holders of terminal degrees (PhD, EdD, professional doctorates, MFA, MLS) from nationally or regionally accredited institutions, and individuals with baccalaureate degrees plus qualified work experience in their certification field

  • Removes the previous fixed professional education hour requirements (18 semester hours for bachelor's, 12 for post-baccalaureate) and replaces them with a flexible range of 6-18 semester hours (90-270 clock hours) to be determined by the State Board of Education

  • Requires applicants to demonstrate competency or complete a major corresponding to their area of certification specialization, in addition to meeting degree requirements

  • Maintains the three-year maximum timeframe for alternative placement certificate holders to earn standard certification through an approved program

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Schools; modifying certain criteria for eligibility of alternative placement teaching certificate; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/09/2016

5/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2016
Common Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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