OK SB1298

Removes state certification requirements for school superintendents, allowing local school district boards of education to hire superintendents regardless of certification status effective July 1, 2016

Eliminates superintendent-specific certification standards including principal certification, completion of education administration programs, competency examinations, and 2 years of administrative experience

Retains certification requirements for school principals (master's degree, approved education administration program, 2 years teaching experience, competency examination)

Updates alternative certification provisions to apply only to principals, removing references to superintendent alternative certification pathways

Declares an emergency requiring immediate implementation upon passage and approval