SB710Introduced in the Senate
Teacher preparation; establishment of TeachForwardOK; allowing Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select more than one applicant under certain circumstances. Emergency.
Introduced by Ally Seifried, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Teacher preparation; establishment of TeachForwardOK; allowing Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability to select more than one applicant under certain circumstances. Emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 6, 2026
92
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Seifried
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education committee; CR filed
Emergency added
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Chad) (principal House author)
General Order, Considered
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Common Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
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