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OK SB407
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Brooks
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AI Summary
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Public school districts receiving federal ESSA/ESEA funding for English learner proficiency must allocate 50% of those funds to professional development for teachers who provide English as a second language instruction
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"English learner" is defined as a student with limited English speaking abilities or from a home where English is not the dominant language, as reported on accreditation applications
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State Board of Education may promulgate rules to monitor district compliance with the funding requirement
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Effective date is July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Federal funds; directing public school districts that receive certain federal funds to use certain portion to provide professional development to certain teachers. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education
2/4/2025