HB 3076: Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House version to a Senate floor version, incorporating specific policy changes that remove the pilot program requirement and replace the State Board of Education with the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability. These changes expand the definition of eligible providers and establish a formal application process with a 60-day decision timeline, while adding detailed requirements for program infrastructure, data security, and professional development.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a pilot program framework to a permanent approval process for alternative teacher preparation programs, expanding eligibility to include entities within three years of approval.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for the program to operate on a 'pilot program basis'.

Added detailed requirements for program infrastructure, data security, and professional development opportunities.

Added a requirement for the Commission to provide notice of denial and an opportunity to remedy deficiencies.

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'Provider' to include entities that will be approved within three years.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement for the Commission to approve or deny applications within 60 days.

ENFORCEMENT

Replaced the State Board of Education with the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability throughout the text.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Committee Substitute' version to the 'House Floor' version, which includes minor formatting adjustments and the addition of a sponsor from the Senate. The substantive policy content regarding teacher certification pathways, provider definitions, and program requirements remains identical between the two versions.

TECHNICAL

Header text was updated to reflect the 'House Floor' version and added a Senate sponsor (Seifried) to the bill authorship line.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted to align with the official House floor version, while the legal text of the act itself remained unchanged.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to streamline its title and remove the 'Proposed Oversight' label, indicating the committee has finalized the text. Substantively, the bill now allows teachers to demonstrate proficiency through nontraditional means like work experience or industry certifications, rather than requiring traditional classroom training. It also strengthens enforcement by giving the Commission authority to suspend or revoke provider approvals if they fail to meet standards or get accredited within three years.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include alternative pathways for teacher certification that recognize nontraditional experience and industry certifications as valid proof of competency.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'nontraditional means' to include work experience, teacher experience, evaluations, and industry-recognized certifications as valid ways to demonstrate teaching proficiency.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that providers must allow candidates to demonstrate pedagogy and content proficiency through school-based programs or nontraditional means.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific enforcement powers allowing the Commission to suspend or revoke a provider's approval if they fail to meet requirements or achieve accreditation within three years.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title from 'Proposed Oversight Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated the request number and page headers to reflect the final committee version.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated with a new version number and date, and the title was expanded to explicitly include 'expanding definition of provider' and 'clarifying definition of program.' The core policy text regarding the pilot program for alternative teacher certification remains substantively unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and renumbering of sections.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's description was broadened to clarify that it expands the definition of a 'provider' and clarifies the definition of a 'program,' though the specific operational requirements for the pilot program appear identical to the previous version.

TECHNICAL

The header metadata was updated to reflect a new version number (FULLPCS2) and a later date (2/24/2026).

Minor formatting changes were made to the section numbering and spacing within the bill text, but the substantive legal language regarding the pilot program, application timelines, and provider requirements remains the same.

DEFINITION

The title of the act was amended to explicitly state that it expands the definition of 'provider' and clarifies the definition of 'program.'

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from an 'Enrolled' version to a 'Proposed Committee Substitute' version, which is a procedural draft for review. While the core legal language regarding teacher certification pathways remains identical, the document now includes committee headers, amendment submission details, and page numbering typical of a legislative draft rather than a final law.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's legal effect has not changed; the text describes the same requirements for alternative teacher preparation programs and the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability.

TECHNICAL

The document structure changed from a finalized 'Enrolled' bill to a 'Proposed Committee Substitute' draft, adding committee headers, amendment metadata, and page numbers while keeping the substantive legal text unchanged.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Mar 12, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an Enrolled version, removing the 'Engrossed' status and adding a formal subject line. The substantive policy text remains largely identical, but the final version includes a new requirement for the State Board of Education to issue teaching certificates to approved candidates who pass criminal background checks, a provision absent from the previous draft.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding teacher certification pathways and provider definitions remains unchanged; the only substantive addition is the mandatory criminal background check requirement for certificate issuance.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both houses and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Added a 'SUBJECT: Teachers' line to the top of the bill for clarity.

Removed the 'ENGROSSED HOUSE' header and the specific byline formatting found in the draft version.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection requiring the State Board of Education to issue teaching certificates only after verifying that the applicant has passed both state and national criminal history record checks.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated from its original 'Introduced' version to an 'Engrossed' version, incorporating amendments from the Senate. The primary substantive change is the addition of a specific three-year timeline for alternative teacher preparation programs to achieve accreditation or association approval. Additionally, the bill's header was updated to reflect the joint sponsorship of both House and Senate members, and page numbering was adjusted to match the new format.

Scope change

The scope of applicability was narrowed regarding program validity; programs must now be accredited or approved within three years of initial approval to remain valid under this pilot program.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement that alternative teacher preparation programs must be accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation or the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation within three years of being approved by the Commission.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect joint sponsorship by the House and Senate (Lepak and Seifried) and changed the status label from 'AS INTRODUCED' to 'ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL'.

Adjusted page headers and footers to reflect the new 'Engrossed' status and updated page numbering sequences.

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