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OK SB1413

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public school districts must provide written notification to parents and legal guardians when their child's teacher holds an emergency certificate, including the teacher's name and classes taught

  • Adjunct teachers without valid teaching certificates are limited to 270 clock hours of classroom teaching per semester

  • Alternative placement teaching certificates require a minimum of 6 semester hours (90 clock hours) and maximum of 18 semester hours (270 clock hours) for the professional education component

  • Applicants must complete standard certification within 3 years through an alternative placement program and pass the subject area competency examination

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Teachers; requiring certain notification regarding teachers with emergency certificates; establishing clock hour limitation for adjunct teachers. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

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