House Bill No. 1667 aims to support child care professionals in Oklahoma by establishing a fourteen-day grace period for the completion of required professional development hours. This grace period ensures that administrative delays do not adversely affect the employment status or certification of child care professionals. During this time, these professionals will remain compliant with licensing and employment requirements, and employers or regulatory agencies are prohibited from imposing penalties or terminations based solely on the pending processing of their professional development hours. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Human Services review training applications within a maximum of fourteen days.

The bill also amends existing definitions in the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act, specifically adding a definition for "child care professional" and "professional development hours." These definitions clarify the roles and training requirements for individuals working in licensed child care facilities. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and includes provisions for noncodification and codification of the new laws.