State Board approves emergency (provisional) teacher certification exceptions

Feb 26, 2026

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved an exception to certification rules to permit emergency (provisional) teacher certificates under 70 O.S. 6-187(G); the motion passed unanimously.

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The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a Department request for exceptions to state teacher certification regulations to permit emergency (provisional) certificates under 70 O.S. 6-187(G). Board Member Chris Van Denhende moved to approve the request and Board Member Ryan Deatherage seconded; the motion carried with all seven members voting yes.

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