State Board of Education; authorizing certain action regarding licensure. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 798 modifies Oklahoma's teacher licensure rules by restricting when the State Board of Education can revoke or suspend teaching certificates. It requires the Board to provide at least 10 days' notice to both the educator and their school district before initiating revocation proceedings, and prohibits "summary" actions except in emergencies. Certificates may only be revoked for specific reasons: serious misconduct (like child abuse), violation of law, moral turpitude, incompetence, or neglect of duty. The bill also establishes a dedicated "Teachers’ Certification Fund" for licensure administration, with unspent balances over $10,000 transferred to the state general fund. These changes directly affect licensed educators and school districts by altering the process for license enforcement.