This bill amends Section 6-122.3 of the Oklahoma education law, specifically addressing the qualifications and limitations for adjunct teachers. It introduces new provisions that state a person employed as an adjunct teacher who does not hold a valid teaching certificate is prohibited from teaching prekindergarten through fifth grade classes. Additionally, it clarifies that adjunct teachers are not required to meet standard certification requirements and will not be classified as teachers under the existing definition in Section 1-116 of the title.

The bill also outlines the criteria for obtaining an alternative placement teaching certificate, including educational qualifications and the intention to earn standard certification within three years. It mandates that teacher education institutions report on participation in alternative placement programs and sets requirements for these programs to be accredited. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.