The proposed bill establishes the Local Teacher Licensure Act, which empowers school district boards of education in Oklahoma to evaluate and recommend applications for teacher licensure or certification. The State Board of Education will maintain final oversight and ratification authority over these applications, ensuring compliance with existing statutory requirements. The bill outlines a process for the State Board to review recommendations within thirty days, with automatic approval granted if the Board fails to act within that timeframe, provided all statutory and procedural requirements are met.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that teacher licenses or certificates will be valid for five years and subject to renewal. It mandates that school district boards establish transparent procedures for the licensure process, including timelines for application submissions and notifications of decisions. The State Board of Education is also authorized to create rules for implementing these provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.