This bill mandates that public school districts in Oklahoma notify parents and legal guardians when a teacher with an emergency certificate is employed. The notification must include the teacher's name and the classes they teach. Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding alternative certification for teachers, specifically updating the requirements for obtaining an alternative placement teaching certificate. It establishes a clock hour limitation for adjunct teachers, allowing them to teach a maximum of 270 clock hours per semester without needing standard certification.

The bill also includes various amendments to the criteria for alternative certification, such as changes to the GPA requirements and the inclusion of new language regarding the verification of terminal degrees. It specifies that student teaching is not required for those in alternative placement programs and outlines the responsibilities of teacher education institutions in reporting participation in these programs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.