OK SB756

School district boards of education gain authority to evaluate and recommend teacher licensure or certification applications to the State Board of Education

State Board of Education must approve or reject district recommendations within 30 calendar days; failure to act results in automatic approval if the application meets all statutory requirements

Teacher licenses issued under this process are valid for 5 years and subject to standard renewal procedures

Districts must establish transparent procedures including minimum 20 calendar days for applicants to complete the process, 30-day board review timeline, and written notification within 5 business days of decisions

Effective date is July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage