HB2702

Special education; special education administrators; training; competency exam; effective date; emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/26/25

Oklahoma HB2702 mandates special education administrators to obtain a certificate and complete a 150-hour training program.

Oklahoma HB2702 establishes requirements for special education administrators, defining them as the director and assistant director of a special education program for a school district. The State Board of Education must issue a certificate in mild-moderate disabilities, severe-profound disabilities, or comprehensive special education to these administrators. They must complete a 150-hour special education program prescribed by the State Board and hold a valid Special Education Teaching Certificate. The act declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 86–1 · Mar 26, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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1 Nay

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12 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Mar 26, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

First Reading