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OK SB186

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Mann

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Office of Educational Quality and Accountability must establish a grant program to help teachers with emergency or provisional certificates obtain alternative placement teaching certificates

  • School districts submit grant applications on behalf of their employees holding emergency or provisional certificates

  • Up to 1,000 grants may be awarded annually on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding

  • Grants cover competency exam preparation, exam fees for the subject area portion, and a portion of required professional education coursework

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee4/2/2025
Appropriations and Budget4/1/2025
Appropriations2/25/2025
Education2/4/2025

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