Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2893: Education; paraprofessionals; teachers; exemption; effective date; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-127A, which relates to public school paraprofessionals; exempting certain paraprofessionals from certain educational requirements; exempting certain teachers from certain additional educational requirements; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Education.
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
An Act relating to education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-127A, which relates to public school paraprofessionals; exempting certain paraprofessionals from certain educational requirements; exempting certain teachers from certain additional educational requirements; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Education SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-127A, is amended to read as follows: Section 6-127A. A. The Oklahoma Legislature recognizes that public school paraprofessionals play an important role in educating school children and in assisting teachers. The Legislature further recognizes the increasing role of public school paraprofessionals in the school system in light of teacher shortages. To achieve the goal of excellence for all persons who have an impact on student learning, it is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature that public school paraprofessionals be afforded career opportunities and economic incentives through a career development program. B. The State Board of Education shall adopt a program for the career development of public school paraprofessionals. The purpose of the program is to provide to public school paraprofessionals a system of career development which is based upon education and training advancement to encourage excellence among public school paraprofessionals. Public school paraprofessionals who hold a bachelor's degree in education or education studies and who have not been out of the classroom for more than ten (10) years …
Sponsors
- Jacob Rosecrants (D, HD-046)
- John Waldron (D, HD-077)
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 04/17/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (April 15, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Education Committee (April 22, 2025): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 11, 2025): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Education Oversight Committee (March 5, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Common Education Committee (February 19, 2025): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2893?
- HB2893 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Education; paraprofessionals; teachers; exemption; effective date; emergency.
- What does HB2893 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-127A, which relates to public school paraprofessionals; exempting certain paraprofessionals from certain educational requirements; exempting certain teachers from certain additional educational requirements; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Education.
- What is the status of HB2893?
- Signed into law as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 04/17/2026 (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2893?
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2893?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2893&Session=2600
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