Education; Oklahoma Teacher Certification and Reciprocity Reform Act of 2026; effective date.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Teacher Certification and Reciprocity Reform Act of 2026, which would take effect on November 1, 2026. The legislation creates a new legal framework for teacher certification and reciprocity in Oklahoma, though the provided text does not detail specific certification requirements or reciprocity provisions. The bill is currently in its early stages, having only received first and second reading in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. It has not yet been assigned to a committee for further review or debate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clay Staires
RRepublican
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