Okla. Stat. tit. 70 § 11-103.1a

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 11-103.1a - Native American language - Teaching in public schools

A Native American language is hereby recognized as a language art and may be taught in the public schools of the state in educational programs. Native American language classes taught in the public schools may be counted by a public school in fulfilling core curriculum requirements and shall be granted the same credit as a world language. For the purposes of this section, Native American languages may be taught in the public schools by:

1. Any qualified teacher who holds a valid traditional or alternative Oklahoma teaching certificate; or

2. A teacher who holds a valid certificate in Native American Languages issued by the State Board of Education and either qualifies for an Alternative Placement Teaching Certificate or is supervised by a teacher who is highly qualified in the content area for the appropriate level of instruction.

Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 11-103.1a

Added by Laws 2014 , c. 16, s. 1, eff. 4/2/2014.