OklahomaHB 3076Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse

Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Easier paths to teacher certification

Beginning July 1, 2026, the alternative teacher-prep pathway is permanent. If you finish an approved program, meet the Section 6-187 rules, and your provider recommends you, you are eligible for certification in that subject. Holders of an alternative placement certificate can declare a plan to earn a standard certificate within three years through an approved program. If you have an advanced degree that matches the subject exam, from a recognized accredited school, the State Board may let you skip that exam after review.

New rules for teacher prep providers

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Commission oversees and approves alternative teacher-prep providers. It must decide applications in 60 days and post approved programs, requirements, and costs online. Providers must meet strong quality and data standards, include intensive training and mentoring, and get CAEP or AAQEP accreditation within three years. The Commission can suspend or revoke approval after notice if standards are not met. Providers must report completion and exam results each year, and the Commission writes rules and runs public outreach.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mark Lepak
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Ally Seifried
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 29

Senate vote • 5/4/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 38 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

Committee vote: Education

Yes: 10 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

emergency

Yes: 0 • No: 1

House vote • 3/11/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 76 • No: 17

House vote • 3/2/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 7 • No: 2

House vote • 2/11/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 10 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
5/11/2026House
Sent to Governor
5/5/2026House
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/5/2026Senate
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
5/5/2026House
Referred for enrollment
5/4/2026House
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
5/4/2026Senate
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6
5/4/2026Senate
General Order, Considered
5/4/2026Senate
Placed on General Order
4/23/2026Senate
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
4/21/2026Senate
Second Reading referred to Education
4/1/2026Senate
First Reading
3/12/2026Senate
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
3/12/2026House
Referred for engrossment
3/11/2026House
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 76 Nays: 17
3/11/2026House
General Order
3/11/2026House
Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)
3/3/2026House
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee
3/3/2026House
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
2/11/2026House
Referred to Common Education
2/3/2026House
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
2/3/2026House
Authored by Representative Lepak
2/2/2026House
First Reading
2/2/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled (final version)
5/4/2026
PDF
Floor (Senate)
4/22/2026
PDF
Senate Committee Report
4/21/2026
PDF
Engrossed
3/12/2026
PDF
Floor (House)
3/3/2026
PDF
House Committee Report
3/3/2026
PDF
House Committee Substitute
3/3/2026
PDF
House Policy Committee Report
2/11/2026
PDF
Introduced
1/13/2026
PDF

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