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OK SB1893
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Standridge
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Teacher Shortage Reduction Act" requiring school districts to implement an education endorsement graduation recognition beginning with the 2027-2028 graduating class
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Students qualify for the endorsement by meeting standard diploma requirements, identifying teaching as a career goal in their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), and participating in a teaching-related apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship under the AIM Act of 2016
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Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education must implement an education designation for students who earn the endorsement and complete 30+ college credit hours or an associate's degree through concurrent enrollment
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Students awarded the education designation who pursue teaching degrees must be accepted into their institution's college of education and receive credit for field experience earned through their apprenticeship/internship
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Effective July 1, 2026, with emergency clause; State Board of Education and Oklahoma State Regents may promulgate rules for implementation
Legislative Description
Students; creating the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act; providing criteria for certain graduation recognition; providing criteria for certain education designation. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Lowe (Dick) (principal House author)
2/17/2026