HB1946

Schools; teacher contracts; contracts less than one year prohibited; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1946 prohibits teacher contracts less than one year and declares an emergency.

Oklahoma HB1946 amends the state's education code to prohibit school districts from entering into written contracts with certified teachers for periods less than one year. The bill also allows boards of education to offer stipends or signing bonuses to student teachers under certain conditions. It declares an emergency, making the provisions effective immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Common Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Common Education Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

5 Yea

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6 Nay

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Education Oversight

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Common Education