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OK SB1894

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Reinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 150-hour cap on professional development or training that can be required for classroom teachers during any five-year period

  • Maintains existing requirements for professional development committees composed mostly of classroom teachers, with members including administrators, school counselors, mental health providers, and parents

  • Continues mandatory training requirements including child abuse recognition (first year and every fifth year), autism training (every 3 years for early childhood through grade 3 staff), and annual dyslexia/dysgraphia awareness programs

  • Requires districts to submit annual electronic reports to the State Department of Education on professional development needs, activities, expenditures, and results

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

Legislative Description

Teachers; removing limitation on certain required professional development or training hours. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative West (Tammy) (principal House author)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/17/2026
Education2/3/2026

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