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OK HB1789

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hardin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma teacher minimum salary schedule effective July 1, 2015, replacing the 2013-2014 schedule with updated 2015-2016 salary ranges.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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