OK SB1614

Adjunct teachers prohibited from being employed full-time as mathematics or English language arts teachers in grades K-5 at public school districts or public charter schools in Oklahoma

Adjunct teachers must have high school diplomas and distinguished qualifications in their fields, but are not required to meet standard teacher certification requirements

Updates statutory references throughout the alternative teaching certification law, including changing "Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation" to "Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability" and "North Central Association of Colleges and Schools" to "Higher Learning Commission"

Professional education component for alternative placement teaching certificates requires minimum of 6 semester hours (90 clock hours) and maximum of 18 semester hours (270 clock hours)

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