Teachers; authorizing certain certification. Emergency.

SB 756, the "Local Teacher Licensure Act," allows Oklahoma school district boards to evaluate and recommend teacher certification applications to the State Board of Education (SBE), directly affecting teachers seeking licensure and school districts managing hiring. School districts must follow clear timelines (20 days for applicants, 30 days for review), and the SBE must approve or reject recommendations within 30 days - failing to act results in automatic approval if requirements are met. Teacher licenses issued under this law are valid for five years and subject to standard renewal rules. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency.