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OK SB1594

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school principal certification to include mandatory professional education on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Oklahoma special education laws

  • Required IDEA training must cover six specific areas: federal/state special education laws, procedural safeguards and parental rights, child find and evaluation requirements, IEP development and monitoring, discipline of students with disabilities, and due process/compliance procedures

  • State Board of Education must establish rules for approving professional education providers and courses, documentation requirements, and verification procedures

  • Completed IDEA professional education may count toward professional development or continuing education requirements for certification renewal

  • Effective date July 1, 2026, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Teachers; adding requirement for school principal certification. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Johns (principal House author)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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