HB2893

Education; paraprofessionals; teachers; exemption; effective date; emergency.

Complete·4/20/26

Oklahoma HB2893 exempts certain teachers and paraprofessionals from additional education requirements.

Oklahoma HB2893 amends the state's education code to exempt teachers holding a bachelor's degree in education or education studies from additional professional education coursework. It also exempts public school paraprofessionals with a bachelor's degree in education or education studies from certain educational requirements. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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History

Apr 20

House

Approved by Governor 04/17/2026

Apr 16

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

Apr 16

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House