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OK HB1955
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Waldron
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum award for teachers seeking National Board certification from $1,300 (plus a $500 scholarship) to $1,800 to cover certification costs
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Changes repayment requirements so teachers must repay funds only if they fail to fulfill all submission requirements within the maximum allowable time frame, rather than the previous requirement to complete certification within three years
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Expands eligibility for free mentoring to all teachers seeking initial National Board certification (whether through the program or self-funded) for up to three years, subject to funding availability
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Transfers program oversight authority from the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability
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Effective date is November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Education; Education Leadership Oklahoma program; clarifying award coverage; increasing maximum amount; repayment; reimbursement; effective date.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/25/2025
5/27/2025