Oklahoma SB1432: Teachers; removing reference to pilot status of new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; removing sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

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 a teacher certification pilot program; removing reference to pilot status of program; removing sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Teachers.

From the enrolled text, April 22, 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 a teacher certification pilot program; removing reference to pilot status of program; removing sunset date; 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 entity that seeks or has obtained approval of an alternative teacher preparation program consistent with this section; and 2. "Program" means content provided by a provider that leads toward licensure in a specific content area. B. The State Board of Education shall identify providers to implement new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification on a pilot program basis. Providers seeking to participate in the pilot innovative pathways program shall submit applications to the State Board of Education. C. A provider chosen by the State Board of Education to participate in the pilot innovative pathways program shall offer a program that: 1. Provides evidence and history of fiscal solvency, capacity, operation, and program effectiveness; 2. Provides evidence of necessary infrastructure to provide accurate, timely, and …

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Sponsors

• Nick Archer (R, HD-055)
• Jo Dossett (D, SD-035) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 24, 2026: Approved by Governor 04/23/2026
2. April 22, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. April 22, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. April 22, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. April 21, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. April 21, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
7. April 21, 2026: Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 3
8. April 21, 2026: Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer
9. April 21, 2026: General Order
10. April 15, 2026: CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

Votes

• Third Reading (April 21, 2026): 85 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 15, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 8, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 17, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Education Committee (February 24, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1432?

SB1432 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Teachers; removing reference to pilot status of new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; removing sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

What does SB1432 do?

In its own words: 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 a teacher certification pilot program; removing reference to pilot status of program; removing sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Teachers.

What is the status of SB1432?

Signed into law as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 04/23/2026 (April 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1432?

Jo Dossett (D, SD-035), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1432?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1432&Session=2600