Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 4115 — Teachers; professional development hours; effective date; emergency.

Last action — Second Reading referred to Education

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 10, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    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 3 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

173 added · 150 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 4115 changes the maximum number of professional development hours that classroom teachers can complete in a five-year period. This is significant because it aims to provide teachers with more flexibility and opportunities for professional growth, ultimately enhancing their skills and teaching effectiveness. The adjustment reflects a commitment to improving educational standards and supporting teachers in their ongoing development.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
West (Tammy) of the House and Seifried of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to teachers;
West (Tammy) of the House and Seifried of the Senate 5 An Act relating to teachers;
Programs HB4115 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Programs shall be adopted by each board based upon recommendations of a professional development committee appointed by the board of education for the district.
shall be adopted by each board based upon recommendations of a professional development committee appointed by the board of education for the district.
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4115 Page 1 B.
HB4115 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
and 5.
and ENGR.
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One time per year, beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, training in the area of autism shall be offered and all resident teachers of students in early childhood programs through grade three HB4115 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
One time per year, beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, training in the area of autism shall be offered and all resident teachers of students in early childhood programs through grade three shall be required to complete the autism training during the resident year and at least one time every three (3) years thereafter.
shall be required to complete the autism training during the resident year and at least one time every three (3) years thereafter.
All other teachers and education support professionals of students in early childhood programs through grade three shall be ENGR.
All other teachers and education support professionals of students in early childhood programs through grade three shall be required to complete the autism training at least one time every three (3) years.
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4115 Page 3 required to complete the autism training at least one time every three (3) years.
and HB4115 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
and 3.
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Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, each certified teacher in this state shall be required by the district board of education to meet the professional development requirements established by the board, or established through the negotiation process.
Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, each certified teacher in this state shall be required by the district ENGR.
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4115 Page 4 board of education to meet the professional development requirements established by the board, or established through the negotiation process.
HB4115 HFLR Page 5 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Each district shall annually submit a report to the State Department of Education on the district level professional development needs, activities completed, expenditures, and results achieved for each school year by each goal as provided in subsection C of this section.
Each district shall annually submit a report to the State Department of Education on the district level professional development needs, activities completed, expenditures, and results achieved for each school year by each goal as provided in subsection ENGR.
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4115 Page 5 C of this section.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OVERSIGHT, dated 02/26/2026 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
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HB4115 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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4115 Page 6 Passed the House of Representatives the 9th day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 6 Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the maximum number of professional development hours for classroom teachers with less than five years of experience from one hundred fifty to two hundred during any five-year period.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194

    one hundred fifty (150) → two hundred (200)

    This change allows new teachers to complete more professional development hours over five years.

Action History

  1. Second Reading referred to Education

  2. First Reading

  3. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  4. Referred for engrossment

  5. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 89 Nays: 0

  6. General Order

  7. Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)

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

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

  10. Referred to Common Education

  11. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  12. Authored by Representative West (Tammy)

  13. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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 89 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71009
Democrat 15001
Unaffiliated 3001
Total 890011
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Not Voting
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
Jack Stewart 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 Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Not Voting
Rick West 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 Yea

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Education Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
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

Official roll call →

Common Education Committee: Do Pass

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 2000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Cody Maynard 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 4115?
HB 4115 is sponsored by Tammy West (Republican) and Ally Seifried (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4115?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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