OklahomaSB 1432Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Teachers; removing reference to pilot status of new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; removing sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

Sponsored By: Jo Anna Dossett (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Permanent new paths to teacher certification

The State Board of Education now runs permanent “innovative pathways” to teacher certification, not a short-term pilot. The Board approves providers that show financial stability, secure data systems, and strong results. Providers must give intensive training before you lead a class, use research-based teaching tied to state standards, supervise and mentor candidates, and review final skills. Candidates may show content and teaching skill through school work or nontraditional proof, like prior jobs, educator reviews, or industry credentials. If you finish an approved program, meet state certification rules, and your provider recommends you, you are eligible for certification. The Board issues a certificate after state and national background checks, and you pay the cost of the checks. The Board can suspend or revoke a provider after notice and a chance to fix problems, and providers must report completion and exam results after one year and each year.

When teacher certification changes start

The law includes an emergency clause, so it is in force from and after its passage and approval. The act also sets July 1, 2026 as the general start date for its provisions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jo Anna Dossett
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Nick Archer
Republican • House
Suzanne Schreiber
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 157 • No: 3

House vote • 4/21/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 85 • No: 3

House vote • 4/15/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Committee vote: Education

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 04/23/2026
4/24/2026Senate
Sent to Governor
4/22/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
4/22/2026House
Enrolled, to House
4/22/2026Senate
Referred for enrollment
4/21/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
4/21/2026House
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 3
4/21/2026House
Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer
4/21/2026House
General Order
4/21/2026House
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
4/15/2026House
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
4/9/2026House
Referred to Common Education
3/30/2026House
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
3/30/2026House
First Reading
3/23/2026House
Engrossed to House
3/23/2026Senate
Referred for engrossment
3/17/2026Senate
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
3/17/2026Senate
General Order, Considered
3/17/2026Senate
Placed on General Order
2/26/2026Senate
Coauthored by Representative Schreiber (principal House author)
2/25/2026Senate
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
2/24/2026Senate
Second Reading referred to Education
2/3/2026Senate
Authored by Senator Dossett
2/2/2026Senate
First Reading
2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled (final version)
4/22/2026
PDF
Floor (House)
4/16/2026
PDF
House Committee Report
4/15/2026
PDF
House Policy Committee Report
4/9/2026
PDF
Engrossed
3/23/2026
PDF
Floor (Senate)
2/25/2026
PDF
Senate Committee Report
2/24/2026
PDF
Introduced
1/6/2026
PDF

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