SB1317

Teachers; modifying definition of career teacher. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Oklahoma SB1317 modifies the definition of a career teacher, updating statutory language.

Oklahoma SB1317 amends the definition of a career teacher in the state's education code. It updates the criteria for a teacher to achieve career status, requiring four consecutive complete school years in one school district under a written contract. The bill also includes provisions for teachers who meet certain conditions to be granted career status by petition. The changes are effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 89–0 · Mar 4
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Education Oversight Hearing

Apr 1

3:00 PM

House Common Education Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

General Order

Apr 28

House

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 89 Nays: 0

Apr 28

House

Referred for engrossment