House Bill 1727 goes into effect July 1 and opens the way for children of qualified teachers to access the Oklahoma Promise scholarship program. To qualify, the household income must be under 700% of the federal poverty level, be a full-time certified teacher, and in the classroom for at least ten years in Oklahoma public schools.
House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore was the author of HB 1727.
“This legislation has so many positives,” Moore said. “It removes financial barriers, allowing more Oklahoma graduates to go onto higher learning at a lessened cost. It will help with recruitment and retention of teachers. It will incentivize teachers who are alternately or emergency certified to become fully certified and will help us keep those teachers in the classroom longer. It also should increase retention of longtime certified teachers, showing them the value we place on their dedication and expertise.”
