Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1789: Teachers; creating the Local Teacher Licensure Act; authorizing school district boards of education to recommend teacher licensure or certification. Effective date. Emergency.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Education

Plain-language summary

SB 1789 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers; creating the Local Teacher Licensure Act; authorizing school district boards of education to recommend teacher licensure or certification. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Dusty Deevers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Second Reading referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dusty Deevers (Republican).