Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 3076 — Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/07/2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates alternative pathways for teacher certification through new programs.

This bill modifies teacher certification processes to include alternative teacher preparation programs, overseen by the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability. It establishes requirements for program providers and allows for public awareness initiatives about available programs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may provide new opportunities for individuals seeking to become certified teachers through alternative pathways.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

285 added · 325 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 3076 include expanding the definition of "provider" in teacher certification to allow more types of organizations, such as regional education agencies and non-profits, to participate in teacher training programs. This change aims to improve the diversity of teacher preparation programs available, making it easier for new teachers to enter the profession. Additionally, the bill requires the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to promote public awareness of these educational initiatives, which is crucial for attracting potential candidates to teaching. This matters because it could help alleviate teacher shortages and improve the overall quality of education in Oklahoma.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED HOUSE BILL NO.
Lepak of the House and Seifried of the Senate 5 7 An Act relating to teachers;
Lepak of the House and Seifried of the Senate An Act relating to teachers;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Teachers BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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Section 6-133.
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If the Commission denies an application, the Commission shall provide ENGR.
If the Commission denies an application, the Commission shall provide notice with the reasons for the denial and permit the provider an opportunity to remedy the deficiencies.
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3076 Page 2 notice with the reasons for the denial and permit the provider an opportunity to remedy the deficiencies.
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Nontraditional means may include, but not be limited to, previous ENR.
3076 Page 4 Nontraditional means may include, but not be limited to, previous work experience, teacher experience, educator evaluations, industry- recognized certifications, and other essentially equivalent demonstrations.
3076 Page 3 work experience, teacher experience, educator evaluations, industry- recognized certifications, and other essentially equivalent demonstrations.
A teacher candidate that completes a program offered by an approved provider shall be eligible for certification, provided he or she meets the certification requirements set forth in Section 6- 187 of this title in the area of specialization for which certification is sought and is recommended for certification by the approved provider.
A teacher candidate that completes a program offered by an approved provider shall be eligible for certification, provided he or she meets the certification requirements set forth in Section 6- of this title in the area of specialization for which certification is sought and is recommended for certification by the approved provider.
The State Board of Education shall issue a certificate to teach to any person who meets the requirements set forth in this section and who has on file with the Board a current Oklahoma criminal history record check from the Oklahoma State Bureau of ENGR.
The State Board of Education shall issue a certificate to teach to any person who meets the requirements set forth in this section and who has on file with the Board a current Oklahoma criminal history record check from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation as well as a national criminal history record check as defined in Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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3076 Page 5 Investigation as well as a national criminal history record check as defined in Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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in addition to the requirements of subparagraphs a, b and c of this paragraph, has demonstrated competency or completed a major in a field that corresponds to an ENGR.
in addition to the requirements of subparagraphs a, b and c of this paragraph, has demonstrated competency or completed a major in a field that corresponds to an area of specialization for an Elementary-Secondary Certificate or a Secondary Certificate as determined by the State Board of Education or a vocational- technical certificate as recommended by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education;
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3076 Page 7 area of specialization for an Elementary-Secondary Certificate or a Secondary Certificate as determined by the State Board of Education or a vocational- technical certificate as recommended by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education;
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Have never been denied admittance to a teacher education program approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to offer teacher education programs, nor have enrolled in and subsequently failed ENGR.
3076 Page 9 courses necessary to successfully meet the minimum requirements of the program, except those persons who hold a certificate;
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Have never been denied admittance to a teacher education program approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to offer teacher education programs, nor have enrolled in and subsequently failed courses necessary to successfully meet the minimum requirements of the program, except those persons who hold a certificate;
Department ENGR.
Department of Education.
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A person employed as an adjunct teacher pursuant to this subsection who does not hold a valid certificate to teach shall not be considered a teacher as defined by Section 1-116 of this title.
A person employed as an adjunct teacher pursuant to this subsection who does not hold a ENR.
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3076 Page 7 valid certificate to teach shall not be considered a teacher as defined by Section 1-116 of this title.
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3076 Page 12 Passed the House of Representatives the 11th day of March, 2026.
3076 Page 8 Passed the House of Representatives the 11th day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 6 Passed the Senate the _____ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 4th day of May, 2026.
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Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/07/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

  7. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6

  8. General Order, Considered

  9. Placed on General Order

  10. Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed

  11. Second Reading referred to Education

  12. First Reading

  13. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  14. Referred for engrossment

  15. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 76 Nays: 17

  16. General Order

  17. Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)

  18. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee

  19. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education

  20. Referred to Common Education

  21. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  22. Authored by Representative Lepak

  23. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 22 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 38 Yea · 6 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 35004
Democrat 3600
Total 38604
% of votes cast 79%13%0%8%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Not Voting
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Not Voting
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 2100
Total 10100
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 76 Yea · 17 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 73006
Unaffiliated 2101
Democrat 11600
Total 761707
% of votes cast 76%17%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Nay
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Nay
Amanda Clinton Democrat Nay
Andy Fugate Democrat Nay
Annie Menz Democrat Nay
Cyndi Munson Democrat Nay
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Nay
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Nay
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Jared Deck Democrat Nay
John Waldron Democrat Nay
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Nay
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Nay
Michelle McCane Democrat Nay
Mickey Dollens Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Nay
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Nay
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Not Voting
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Not Voting
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Not Voting
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Education Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 7 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 0200
Total 7200
% of votes cast 78%22%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Nay
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Nay
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea

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Common Education Committee: Do Pass

Passed 10 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 0200
Total 10200
% of votes cast 83%17%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Nay
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3076?
HB 3076 is sponsored by Mark Lepak (Republican) and Ally Seifried (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3076?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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