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OK SB1894
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Reinhardt
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AI Summary
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Removes the 150-hour cap on professional development or training that can be required for classroom teachers during any five-year period
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Maintains existing requirements for professional development committees composed mostly of classroom teachers, with members including administrators, school counselors, mental health providers, and parents
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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
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Requires districts to submit annual electronic reports to the State Department of Education on professional development needs, activities, expenditures, and results
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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