Oklahoma SB710 establishes TeachForwardOK and allows the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select multiple teacher preparation.

Oklahoma SB710 creates the TeachForwardOK initiative and amends the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability's duties. The bill allows the Commission to select more than one applicant for teacher preparation programs under certain conditions. It also renames the Commission for Education Impact and updates statutory references. Effective November 1, 2025, the Commission will assume duties related to overseeing teacher education programs and improving teacher preparation.

Oklahoma SB710 establishes TeachForwardOK and allows the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select multiple teacher preparation.

Oklahoma SB710 creates the TeachForwardOK initiative and amends the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability's duties. The bill allows the Commission to select more than one applicant for teacher preparation programs under certain conditions. It also renames the Commission for Education Impact and updates statutory references. Effective November 1, 2025, the Commission will assume duties related to overseeing teacher education programs and improving teacher preparation.