This bill amends Section 6-154.1 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the renewal of standard teaching certificates. The legislation updates the statutory language and allows for the inclusion of micro-credentials as a means to fulfill certain renewal requirements. Specifically, it mandates that the State Department of Education, in collaboration with the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, identify micro-credentials that can be used for this purpose. Additionally, it authorizes various providers, including institutions of higher education and approved digital learning platforms, to offer these micro-credentials.

The bill also clarifies that school district boards of education may charge a reasonable fee for individuals holding a standard teaching certificate who are not currently employed as teachers or administrators in a public school in Oklahoma to attend district-sponsored staff development programs or seminars. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.