SB1726

Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·5/29/26

Oklahoma SB1726 mandates higher education institutions to establish training programs for graduate instructors.

Oklahoma SB1726 requires institutions of higher education in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education that use graduate students as instructors to create a formal training program. This program must ensure graduate instructors are prepared for their roles, covering effective teaching practices, classroom management, assessment standards, and student accommodations. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Education Oversight Hearing

Apr 7

10:30 AM

House Postsecondary Education Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/22/2026

May 14

Senate

HAs adopted

May 14

Senate

Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 7