Teachers; poor performance or conduct; certain conduct exempt from certain requirements; effective date; emergency.

HB 1014 modifies Oklahoma's teacher dismissal procedures by creating an exception for certain serious misconduct. It allows immediate recommendation for dismissal or nonreemployment without following standard evaluation steps for issues like "mental or physical abuse of a child," "moral turpitude," or "abandonment of contract." For other performance issues (e.g., instructional ineffectiveness), schools must first provide written admonishment and a two-month improvement period before recommending dismissal. The bill directly affects teachers facing performance reviews and school administrators responsible for evaluations, effective July 1, 2025.