HB 1660 Summary

• Modifies the Education Leadership Oklahoma program to remove funding contingencies and allow up to 100 applicants annually to receive up-front payment of one-half of National Board certification fees (not to exceed $1,300) plus a $500 scholarship.

• Eliminates the applicant review committee and scholarship program restrictions that had been in place between June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2013.

• Establishes a minimum teacher salary schedule effective 2013-2014 ranging from $31,600 (bachelor's degree, 0 years experience) to $46,000 (master's degree plus, 25 years experience), with additional increments for National Board certification.

• Provides annual bonuses of $5,000 for teachers who attained National Board certification before June 30, 2013 (for up to ten years), while teachers attaining certification after that date receive salary increments instead.

• Limits military service and out-of-state teaching experience credit to five years for state salary purposes, though school districts may grant more credit on local salary schedules.