SB246

Teachers; allowing public school districts and charter schools to provide certain designations to certified classroom teachers; creating the Distinguished Educator Allotments Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB246 allows public school districts and charter schools to designate teachers with certain titles and establishes a fund for their.

Oklahoma SB246 permits public school districts and charter schools to designate certified classroom teachers as master, exemplary, or recognized based on student academic growth. A master designation requires at least 70% of students to meet or exceed growth targets, an exemplary designation requires at least 60%, and a recognized designation requires at least 55%. The State Board of Education must establish performance and validity standards for these designations.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Deevers