Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 710: Teacher preparation; establishment of TeachForwardOK; allowing Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select more than one applicant under certain circumstances. Emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 710 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Teacher preparation; establishment of TeachForwardOK; allowing Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select more than one applicant under certain circumstances. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Ally Seifried (Republican), Chad Caldwell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Approved by Governor 05/12/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Seifried | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Chad Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- Sent to Governor
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Enrolled, to House
- Referred for enrollment
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
- General Order
- CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
- Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
- Referred to Common Education
- Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
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