HB 1446 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma's teacher minimum salary schedule for school years 2014-2015 through 2019-2020, with salaries based on experience level (0-30 years) and educational credentials (Bachelor's degree, National Board Certification, Master's degree, or Doctor's degree).

• Establishes minimum salary schedules for each school year from 2014-2015 through 2019-2020, ranging from $31,600 (Bachelor's degree, 0 years experience) to $47,875 (Doctor's degree, 30 years experience) for the 2019-2020 school year.

• Defines "fringe benefits" as retirement benefits excluding employee contributions under 70 O.S. Section 17-108.1 and the flexible benefit allowance under 70 O.S. Section 26-105.

• Clarifies that teaching experience from out-of-state school districts accredited by appropriate state agencies and military service (maximum 5 years credit) count toward salary increments and retirement.

• Effective July 1, 2015, with an emergency clause declaring the act effective upon passage and approval.