OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB1990

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB1990

Introduced
2/6/23  
Refer
2/7/23  

Caption

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; modifying program eligibility; effective date.

Impact

This bill would create financial incentives for students pursuing education degrees by providing scholarships that cover tuition and related fees, up to $5,500 for qualified students. Additionally, it includes provisions for employment incentives that reward successful teachers in public schools with payments of up to $20,000 over five years. These measures aim to address teacher shortages and incentivize the retention of educators in the state.

Summary

House Bill 1990 seeks to amend the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive program. The bill focuses on enhancing the pipeline of qualified teachers in Oklahoma's public schools by modifying eligibility requirements for scholarship recipients. The intent is to encourage prospective teachers to pursue their certification and commit to teaching in Oklahoma public schools for a minimum of five years following graduation.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB1990 may revolve around the financial implications for the state budget, particularly regarding the sustainability of funding these scholarships and payments. Some legislators might express concerns about the effectiveness of scholarship programs in actually improving teacher retention and educational outcomes, as previous programs have faced scrutiny over their long-term success. Moreover, the parameters for maintaining eligibility, such as upholding a minimum GPA and continuous enrollment, could be debated.

Latest HB1990 Activity

Companion Bills

OK HB1990

Carry Over Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; modifying program eligibility; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1990

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; modifying program eligibility; effective date.

OK HB1342

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; providing program eligibility to home school students; effective date.

OK HB2559

Teacher scholarships; Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; renaming program to Inspired to Teach Program; effective date.

OK SB529

Teachers; creating the Oklahoma Teacher Corps Program; providing eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2555

Scholarships; creating the Oklahoma Critical Industries Scholarship Program; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2772

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act; modifying eligibility requirements for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; effective date.

OK HB1015

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; program eligibility; modifying minimum ACT score for certain students; effective date.

OK HB2718

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund; Oklahoma Promise Opportunity Scholarship Act; effective date.

OK SB908

Oklahoma Accountancy Act; creating revolving fund; authorizing student scholarship and grant program. Effective date.

OK HB1446

Teachers; School District Empowerment Program; teacher evaluations; professional development; effective date; emergency.

Similar Bills

OK HB1282

Scholarships; Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award; renaming; eligibility; awards; waivers; effective date; emergency.

OK SB1054

Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria.

OK HB3564

Teachers; creating the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1342

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; providing program eligibility to home school students; effective date.

OK HB1990

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; modifying program eligibility; effective date.

OK HB1342

Scholarship programs; the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; providing program eligibility to home school students; effective date.

OK HB2776

Health care workforce development; creating the Health Care Workforce Development and Finance Act of 2022; creating the Health Care Workforce Development Revolving Fund; renaming certain agency of the state.

OK HB2559

Teacher scholarships; Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program; renaming program to Inspired to Teach Program; effective date.