Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SR44: Resolution; recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week and honoring Oklahoma educators.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week; and honoring Oklahoma educators.
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
A Resolution recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week; and honoring Oklahoma educators. WHEREAS, in 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt urged Congress to set aside a day to recognize educators; and WHEREAS, in 1984, the National Parent Teacher Association designated the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week. Soon after, Teacher Appreciation Day, originally celebrated in March, was moved to May to align with the weeklong celebration; and WHEREAS, approximately 42,556 Oklahoma educators teach more than 686,718 students enrolled in pre-k through 12th grade; and WHEREAS, Oklahoma teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling and coaching students, and performing community service; and WHEREAS, Oklahoma teachers positively impact their students every day, changing their lives for the better; and WHEREAS, teachers are the cornerstone of the American education system, providing knowledge, skills, and guidance to the next generation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the week of May 4 through 8, 2026, is recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of Oklahoma. Adopted by the Senate the 5th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M. …
Sponsors
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044)
- Mary Boren (D, SD-016)
- Julia Kirt (D, SD-030)
- Jo Dossett (D, SD-035)
- Mark Mann (D, SD-046)
- Regina Goodwin (D)
- Nikki Nice (D, SD-048)
- Carri Hicks (D, SD-040) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Coauthored by Senator Boren, Brooks, Dossett, Goodwin, Kirt, Mann, Nice
- : Authored by Senator Hicks
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SR44?
- SR44 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week and honoring Oklahoma educators.
- What does SR44 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week; and honoring Oklahoma educators.
- What is the status of SR44?
- Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR44?
- Carri Hicks (D, SD-040), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR44?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SR44&Session=2600
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