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OK SB2084
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Corn
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum number of Education Leadership Oklahoma scholarship recipients from 400 to 650 teachers annually, with at least 25% from high-poverty or low-achieving schools.
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Establishes new minimum teacher salary schedule beginning 2010-11 school year with salary increases across all experience and degree levels (e.g., Bachelor's degree entry level increases from $31,600 to $33,600).
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Adds dependent health care coverage through flexible benefits allowance for school employees starting fiscal year 2011, providing 75% of HealthChoice (Hi) option premiums for spouses and children.
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Requires school districts to provide each teacher minimum 90 minutes per school day for planning, collaboration, and professional development.
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Mandates $1,000 wage increase for full-time support employees in 2010-11 school year, with pro-rated increases for part-time employees.
Legislative Description
Schools; increasing number of scholarships for Education Leadership Oklahoma; increasing minimum teacher salary schedule; providing dependent health coverage for school employees; requiring wage increase for support personnel. Effective date. Emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations
2/2/2010