Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-11-103.1a: 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.