This bill amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101.3, which provides definitions related to teachers and administrators in Oklahoma schools. Key modifications include the updated definition of "career teacher," which now allows for a teacher to achieve this status after being employed in one school district and then moving to another, provided that the new district's board of education approves the granting of career status. Additionally, the term "Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE)" replaces the previous abbreviation "TLE," and the definition of "teacher" is clarified to align with Section 1-116 of the title.

The bill also introduces a new provision regarding the teacher hearing process, ensuring that teachers are afforded their constitutional rights during dismissal or nonreemployment recommendations. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026, and it declares an emergency for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.