HB 2125: Education; adjunct teachers; instructional levels; early childhood education programs; authorizing adjunct teachers; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended during Senate review to clarify that adjunct teachers must complete specific training before teaching in certain programs and to prohibit them from teaching special education classes. The Senate version also expanded the description of training requirements and added a timeline for completing this training.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed regarding which classes adjunct teachers can teach, specifically adding a prohibition on special education classes.

REQUIREMENT

Changed language from 'clarifying instructional levels of adjunct teachers' to 'clarifying instructional levels that may be taught by adjunct teachers' to more precisely define teaching restrictions.

Added new requirements for adjunct teachers employed in certain programs to enroll in and complete specific training within a set time period.

Added a prohibition preventing adjunct teachers who have not completed required training from teaching in certain programs until the training is finished.

Added a specific prohibition against adjunct teachers teaching special education classes.

TECHNICAL

Changed the header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and updated page numbering and formatting to reflect Senate amendments.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was transitioned from a House Committee Substitute version to the Floor version for the House of Representatives. The substantive policy content regarding adjunct teacher certification requirements remains unchanged, with only formatting, page numbering, and attribution information updated to reflect the floor version status.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION' to indicate the bill has moved from committee review to floor consideration.

Page numbers and formatting markers were updated to reflect the floor version layout, including removal of committee-specific page references and addition of floor version page numbering.

Author attribution was updated to show 'By: Staires of the House' and 'Sacchieri of the Senate' in the floor version format.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change its title from 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and added new provisions prohibiting adjunct teachers from teaching certain classes. The amendment also added new subsections allowing the State Board of Education to grant exceptions to certification requirements based on demonstrated competency and to waive subject area examination requirements for candidates with comparable advanced degrees.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include new restrictions on adjunct teachers and additional flexibility in certification requirements through new exception provisions.

REQUIREMENT

Added prohibition preventing adjunct teachers from teaching certain classes

ELIGIBILITY

Added new subsection D allowing the State Board of Education to grant certification exceptions based on demonstrated specific competency in a subject area

Added new subsection E allowing the State Board to waive subject area examination requirements for candidates with advanced degrees in substantially comparable subjects

TECHNICAL

Changed document title from 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated page reference numbers

Engrossed → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to a 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' version, indicating it has been amended by the House Policy Committee. The substantive text of the bill remains largely unchanged, though the header information and page numbering were updated to reflect the new committee substitute status. No substantive policy changes to the actual legislative language were identified in the provided diff.

TECHNICAL

Header information changed from 'Engrossed House' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' with updated committee amendment details and sponsor information.

Page numbering and reference numbers were updated to reflect the new committee substitute version (e.g., 'ENGR. H. B. NO.' changed to 'Req. No.').

Minor formatting changes in the title section where some text was reorganized or slightly reworded but the meaning remained the same.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 12, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's education laws to clarify and expand the rules for adjunct teachers, including their eligibility requirements, instructional level restrictions, and certification pathways. The changes replace a previous Education Reform Act with more specific provisions for alternative placement teaching certificates and related certification processes.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from creating a broad Education Reform Act of 2025 to specifically amending existing statutes regarding adjunct teachers and early childhood education programs.

SCOPE

Replaced the previous Education Reform Act of 2025 with specific amendments to 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-122.3 (adjunct teachers) and Section 11-103.7 (early childhood education).

ELIGIBILITY

Updated eligibility criteria for alternative placement teaching certificates to include specific degree requirements (baccalaureate with GPA 2.50 or terminal degree) and work experience qualifications.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for adjunct teachers to declare intention to earn standard certification within three years and participate in induction programs.

Established state board authority to set minimum and maximum professional education hours (6-18 semester hours or 90-270 clock hours) for alternative placement programs.

Added provisions allowing the State Board of Education to grant exceptions to examination requirements for candidates with comparable advanced degrees.

Education; adjunct teachers; instructional levels; early childhood education programs; authorizing adjunct teachers; effective date; emergency.

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