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OK SB186
Bill
AI Summary
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Office of Educational Quality and Accountability must establish a grant program to help teachers with emergency or provisional certificates obtain alternative placement teaching certificates
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School districts submit grant applications on behalf of their employees holding emergency or provisional certificates
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Up to 1,000 grants may be awarded annually on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding
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Grants cover competency exam preparation, exam fees for the subject area portion, and a portion of required professional education coursework
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Creates the "Teacher Certification Emergency to Permanency Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations, effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Teachers; directing the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to establish a grant program to provide grants to certain individuals seeking alternative certification. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
4/2/2025