SB1594

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.