SB556

Teacher certification; directing the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to have certain authority over teacher certification until certain date. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB556 establishes teacher certification rules, including advanced, lead, and master teaching certificates, and outlines the Commission for.

Oklahoma SB556 details the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability's authority over teacher certification until March 31, 2027, and the State Board of Education's authority thereafter. It establishes advanced, lead, and master teaching certificates, each with specific salary increases and requirements. The bill also outlines the process for issuing, renewing, and revoking teaching certificates, including competency exams and background checks.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 Mann