HB4156

Teachers; employment contracts; job description and duties category; prohibiting certain provisions; permitting compensated additional duties outside of contract hours; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB4156 amends teacher employment contracts to clarify duties, prohibit vague language, and require compensation for additional duties.

Oklahoma HB4156 amends teacher employment contracts to include a specific and clear description of duties, contract hours, and a guaranteed lunch period. It prohibits vague language like "all other duties as assigned" and uncompensated duties outside contract hours. Contracts may include compensated additional duties outside contract hours, with clear compensation details. School districts must provide an employee information worksheet to teachers and administrators annually. The act becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Hasenbeck