Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1617: Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author)

Plain-language summary

SB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Adam Pugh (Republican), Dell Kerbs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Adam Pugh (Republican); Dell Kerbs (Republican).