Oklahoma SB1726: Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency.

What the bill says

An Act relating to higher education; requiring institutions of higher education utilizing graduate students as instructors to establish and maintain training for graduate student instructors; providing for contents of training; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Higher education.

From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:

An Act relating to higher education; requiring institutions of higher education utilizing graduate students as instructors to establish and maintain training for graduate student instructors; providing for contents of training; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Higher education SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 3235 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. An institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education utilizing graduate students as instructors of record or as primary classroom instructors in undergraduate courses shall establish and maintain a formal training program to ensure such graduate instructors are adequately prepared for their instructional responsibilities. B. The training required by subsection A of this section shall include effective teaching practices, classroom management, assessment and grading standards, student accommodations, academic integrity, and applicable institutional, state, and federal policies. The training shall also include instruction on the protection of students' rights under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution including the principles of free speech, free inquiry, and viewpoint neutrality. The training shall emphasize that students shall not be penalized or disadvantaged in grading, participation, or evaluation on the basis of lawful expression. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective …

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Sponsors

• Julie Daniels (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/22/2026
2. May 14, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. May 14, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. May 14, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. May 14, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. May 14, 2026: Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 7
7. May 14, 2026: HAs adopted
8. May 6, 2026: HAs read
9. May 6, 2026: Engrossed, signed, to Senate
10. May 6, 2026: Referred for engrossment

Votes

• Fourth Reading (May 14, 2026): 39 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 78 yea, 15 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 13, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 7, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 41 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Senate Education Committee (February 10, 2026): 9 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1726?

SB1726 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency.

What does SB1726 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to higher education; requiring institutions of higher education utilizing graduate students as instructors to establish and maintain training for graduate student instructors; providing for contents of training; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Higher education.

What is the status of SB1726?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/22/2026 (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1726?

Julie Daniels (R, SD-029).

Where is the official record for SB1726?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1726&Session=2600