SB 290 Summary

• Establishes a minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers effective July 1, 2013, based on years of experience (0-25 years) and educational degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor's).

• Minimum teacher salaries range from $34,600 (0 years, Bachelor's degree) to $49,735 (25 years, Doctor's degree), with $375-$425 annual increases per year of experience.

• Defines "fringe benefits" to include retirement benefits and flexible benefit allowances, which count toward meeting minimum salary requirements.

• Provides all full-time school support employees a one-time $1,500 pay increase (prorated for part-time employees), prohibiting districts from reducing hours or requiring extra work to avoid this increase.

• Declares an emergency effective date, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than on the standard effective date.