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OK HB1689
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lee Denney
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AI Summary
HB 1689 - Teacher Retention and Compensation Act of 2015
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Increases minimum school days from 180 to 182 for 2015-2016, 183 for 2016-2017, 184 for 2017-2018, and 185 for 2018-2019.
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Establishes new teacher minimum salary schedules for school years 2015-2016 through 2018-2019, with increases ranging from $200 to $1,000+ depending on education level and experience.
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Requires House and Senate education and appropriations committees to jointly analyze teacher compensation levels every even-numbered year and make recommendations to the Legislature.
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Requires State Department of Education to submit annual reports in odd-numbered years comparing Oklahoma teacher compensation with surrounding states and assessing impact of inflation, retention, and funding.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015, with emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
Schools; increasing number of days in certain school years; expanding minimum salary schedule for certain school years; requiring certain recommendations and reports; effective date; emergency.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Referred to Rules
2/4/2015