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OK HB2386

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "Teacher" in Oklahoma education law to include persons employed as district superintendent, principal, supervisor, counselor, librarian, school nurse, classroom teacher, or in other instructional, supervisory, or administrative capacity.

  • Requires all teachers to hold a valid certificate from either the State Board of Education or the State Board of Career and Technology Education to be deemed qualified.

  • Expands the types of professionals covered under teacher certification requirements, specifically adding explicit reference to the State Board of Career and Technology Education's authority to issue certificates.

  • School nurses employed by boards of education receive the same legal protections and benefits as certified teachers.

  • Declares an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Schools; modifying the definition of teacher; emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/08/2017

5/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget4/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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