Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-6-101.21: Standards of performance and conduct for teachers

A. The State Board of Education shall promulgate standards of

performance and conduct for teachers. A copy of such standards, any

amendments to such standards and any standards adopted by the board

of education of the school district shall be provided by the board

of education of each school district to each teacher on or before

April 10 of each year.

B. The State Board of Education shall include the statutory

grounds for dismissal and nonreemployment of career teachers within

this standards document.

C. Standards which may be adopted by the board of education of

a school district shall not conflict with state or federal law or

standards promulgated by the State Board of Education.

D. In determining whether or not the professional performance

of a teacher is adequate, the standards adopted by the State Board

of Education shall be considered. Consideration may be given to any

written standards of performance which have been adopted by any

other education-oriented organization or agency. Professional

performance or conduct of a teacher which is in compliance with

standards adopted by the State Board of Education or the local board

of education pursuant to Section 71 of this act shall not be

considered in support of any dismissal or nonreemployment action

against the teacher.