HB3671

Teachers; definition for career teacher; effective date.

Complete·5/6/26

Oklahoma HB3671 modifies the definition of a career teacher for those employed before 2017-2018.

Oklahoma HB3671 amends the definition of a career teacher for those employed by a school district before the 2017-2018 school year. The bill specifies that a teacher must have completed three or more consecutive complete school years under a written teaching contract to qualify. It also outlines conditions for teachers who have not met previous criteria but can petition for career status with approval from the principal, superintendent, and school district board of education. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:00 AM

Senate Education 2ND REVISED Hearing

Mar 3

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

History

May 6

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2026

Apr 29

Senate

General Order, Considered

Apr 29

Senate

Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0