SR 44 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Resolution; recognizing the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week and honoring Oklahoma educators.

This Senate Resolution officially designates the week of May 4 through 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Oklahoma. The measure honors the state's approximately 42,556 educators who teach over 686,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. By issuing this formal recognition, the bill acknowledges the significant contributions teachers make to student development and the education system. The resolution does not alter laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the profession.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled (final version) · 2 edits

MINOR

The document transitioned from a draft resolution introduced in the Senate to its final enrolled version ready for the Governor's signature. The primary change is the addition of official enrollment language, including adoption dates, signatures for the Secretary of State, and page numbering, which confirms the bill has passed all legislative stages. The substantive policy content regarding Teacher Appreciation Week remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution still recognizes the week of May 4 through 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Oklahoma.

TECHNICAL

Added official enrollment text, including the adoption date (May 5, 2026), signature lines for the Presiding Officer and Secretary of State, and page headers/footers indicating the bill is now final.

Removed draft-specific headers, the 'AS INTRODUCED' label, and internal tracking codes used during the legislative process.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 5, 2026

Introduced

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

upper

May 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted, referred for enrollment

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors