STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

HOUSE BILL 1971	By:	Coody

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 6-204.1, which relates to the Education Leadership Oklahoma Act; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     70 O.S. 2011, Section 6-204.1, is amended to read as follows:
Section 6-204.1  For purposes of the Education Leadership Oklahoma Act:
1.  “Salary bonus” means additional monies granted to teachers maintaining National Board certification subject to the availability of funds specifically appropriated by the Legislature to the State Board of Education for ~~that~~ the purpose of providing bonuses;
2.  “Certification” means National Board certification;
3.  “Commission” means the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation;
4.  “National Board” means the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;
5.  “National Board certification” means National Board certification as provided by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and
6.  “Teacher” means a classroom teacher, counselor, or librarian employed by a public school district on a full-time basis.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2013.

54-1-5415	KB	01/13/13