SB186

Teachers; directing the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to establish a grant program to provide grants to certain individuals seeking alternative certification. Effective date. Emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma SB186 establishes a grant program for individuals with emergency or provisional teaching certificates to obtain alternative certification.

Oklahoma SB186 directs the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to create a grant program for individuals with emergency or provisional teaching certificates. Grants can be used for preparation for competency exams, exam fees, and professional education hours. Up to 1,000 grants will be awarded annually on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. The act declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–12 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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12 Nay

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1 Absent

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History

Apr 2, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Engrossed to House