SB1594

Teachers; adding requirement for school principal certification. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1594 amends teacher certification requirements, adding professional education for school principals and superintendents.

Oklahoma SB1594 updates the teacher certification requirements in the state, specifically for school principals and superintendents. The bill mandates that school principals complete a standard master’s degree and a program in education administration. It also requires superintendents to have a standard master’s degree and a minimum of four years of administrative experience. The bill emphasizes competency-based certification, integrating industry-based skills and standards. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

11 Yea

RRRDRRDRRDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

10:30 AM

Senate Education 3RD REVISED Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Johns (principal House author)

Feb 26

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 24

Senate

Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed