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OK HB3025
Bill
Status
5/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Jordan
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires applicants to demonstrate competency or complete a major corresponding to their area of certification specialization, in addition to meeting degree requirements
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Maintains the three-year maximum timeframe for alternative placement certificate holders to earn standard certification through an approved program
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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