Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3076: Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-133, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 349, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-133), which relates to new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; expanding definition of provider; clarifying definition of program; replacing State Board of Education with Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability; striking pilot program language; requiring the Commission to initiate a request for information from potential providers; providing a timeline for the approval or denial of applications…
From the enrolled text, May 4, 2026:
An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-133, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 349, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-133), which relates to new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; expanding definition of provider; clarifying definition of program; replacing State Board of Education with Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability; striking pilot program language; requiring the Commission to initiate a request for information from potential providers; providing a timeline for the approval or denial of applications; requiring the Commission to provide notice for a denial and an opportunity to remedy deficiencies; directing the Commission to develop, promote, and coordinate a public awareness program; requiring the Commission to promulgate rules; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-122.3, as last amended by Section 162, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-122.3), which relates to alternative placement teaching certificates; adding alternative teacher preparation programs to eligibility requirements; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Teachers SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-133, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 349, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-133), is amended to read as follows: Section 6-133. A. As used in this section: 1. "Provider" means an eligible school district, regional education service agency, institution of higher education, or other private or not-for-profit entity …