This bill mandates that institutions of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education establish and maintain a formal training program for graduate students who serve as instructors of record or primary classroom instructors in undergraduate courses. The training program must ensure that these graduate instructors are adequately prepared for their instructional responsibilities and must cover various topics, including effective teaching practices, classroom management, assessment and grading standards, student accommodations, academic integrity, and relevant institutional, state, and federal policies. Additionally, the training will include instruction on the protection of students' rights under the First Amendment, emphasizing principles of free speech, free inquiry, and viewpoint neutrality, ensuring that students are not penalized for lawful expression.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a declaration of emergency, indicating the immediate necessity for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety. This urgency allows the act to be implemented as soon as it is passed and approved.