Oklahoma SB 1614: Teachers; modifying requirements of induction program; providing funding sources for program. Effective date. Emergency.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)

POLICY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
FOR ENGROSSED
SENATE BILL NO. 1614 By: Seifried of the Senate

and

Caldwell (Chad) of the
House

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 6-195, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 15,
O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-195),
which relates to an induction program; stating that
the program is state-supported; providing program
purposes; updating date references; providing
possible funding sources; allowing promulgation of
necessary rules; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-195, as
amended by Section 4, Chapter 15, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025,
Section 6-195), is amended to read as follows:
Section 6-195. A. As funds are available, the State Department
of Education in consultation with the Office of Educational Quality
and Accountability shall administer an a state-supported teacher

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induction program for teachers which shall be approved by the State
Board of Education. The program shall support first-year teachers
through professional development, mentorship, and instructional
coaching designed to improve teacher effectiveness and retention.
Beginning with the 2015-2016 2026-2027 school year, each school
district shall participate in the induction program. The program
shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Guidance to school districts for successful induction
programs;
2. Training for school districts to include the selection,
function and duties of mentors; and
3. Resources for appropriate professional development, support,
mentorship and coaching for the inductee and mentors.
B. Funding for the induction program may include legislative
appropriations, grants, and contributions from philanthropic
organizations, nonprofit entities, or other external partners. Such
partnerships may supplement state funding when state funds are
limited or unavailable.
C. The induction program training shall be completed at a
frequency as determined by the board State Board of education
Education.
C. D. The State Board of Education may promulgate rules
necessary for administration of the induction program.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2026.

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SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

60-2-17355 SW 04/09/26