Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-11-103.1a
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Native American language – Teaching in public
Official statutory text
schools.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools Page 528
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.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools Page 528
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.
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