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OK HB1789
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Hardin
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma teacher minimum salary schedule effective July 1, 2015, replacing the 2013-2014 schedule with updated 2015-2016 salary ranges.
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Establishes minimum salaries for teachers based on education level (Bachelor's Degree, National Board Certification, Master's Degree, Doctor's Degree) and years of experience, ranging from $32,600 to $47,000 annually.
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Defines "fringe benefits" as retirement benefits excluding specific contributions and flexible benefit allowances disbursed by the State Board of Education and State Board of Career and Technology Education.
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Requires State Board of Education to accept out-of-state teaching experience from accredited school districts and limits credit for military service and out-of-state teaching to five years for state salary purposes.
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Declares an emergency provision allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Schools; increasing minimum teacher salary schedule; effective date; emergency.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
2/3/2015