Students; creating the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act; providing criteria for certain graduation recognition; providing criteria for certain education designation. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The bill requires high schools to award a special endorsement on diplomas and transcripts to students who meet standard graduation requirements, list a teaching career goal on their Individual Career and Academic Plan, and complete a teaching‑related apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship. It also directs the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to grant an education designation on college degrees for those students who earn the endorsement and complete at least 30 college credit hours or an associate’s degree, and guarantees their admission to a college of education with credit for any field experience earned. The measures aim to encourage more students to enter teaching and help reduce the teacher shortage.

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