OK HB1521

Excludes one-time incentive pay and one-time retention incentive pay for returning a second year from the definition of total compensation for teachers under Oklahoma Statutes Section 18-114.9.

Prohibits school districts from reducing teacher compensation year-to-year unless hours or duties are proportionately reduced; violations result in forfeiture of State Aid equal to underpaid amounts plus direct payment to affected teachers.

Removes one-time incentive pay and one-time retention incentive pay from mandatory negotiation between school boards and teacher organizations under Section 509.6.

Establishes complaint procedures requiring State Board of Education to investigate alleged underpayments and implement enforcement rules.

Becomes effective November 1, 2015.