Senate Bill 756 Summary

• Establishes the "Local Teacher Licensure Act" authorizing school district boards of education to evaluate and recommend teacher licensure or certification applications to the State Board of Education.

• State Board of Education must review recommendations for completeness and statutory compliance within 30 calendar days and provide written approval or rejection to the district board and applicant.

• Failure of the State Board to act within 30 calendar days results in automatic approval of the license or certificate, provided the school district's recommendation meets all statutory and procedural requirements.

• Teacher licenses or certificates issued under this act are valid for 5 years and subject to renewal under Section 6-108.1 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

• School district boards must establish transparent procedures including minimum 20-calendar-day application timelines, board review within 30 calendar days, and written notification to applicants and the State Department of Education within 5 business days; State Board of Education retains final oversight authority.

• Effective July 1, 2025, with emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.