Higher education; Inspired to Teach Program; certain advanced degrees; effective date; emergency.

HB 2242 creates Oklahoma's "Inspired to Teach Program" to support future educators through scholarships. It provides undergraduate teacher candidates (in preK-12 fields) up to $5,500 in scholarships covering tuition, fees, and living costs, with amounts varying by credit hours completed. Graduate students pursuing counseling, special education, or school administration degrees receive up to $4,500 in similar support. All recipients must teach in Oklahoma public schools for five consecutive years after graduation and maintain academic standards, with additional incentive payments available for each year of continued employment. The program applies to students at Oklahoma-accredited colleges and universities preparing for teaching or specialized school roles.