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OK SB182

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, with salaries ranging from $32,600 (bachelor's degree, 0 years experience) to $47,000 (doctor's degree, 25 years experience).

  • Defines "fringe benefits" as retirement benefits excluding certain contributions and flexible benefit allowances, which can be counted toward the minimum salary requirement.

  • Requires State Board of Education to accept teaching experience from out-of-state accredited school districts and limits credit for military service and out-of-state teaching experience to a maximum of 5 years for state salary purposes.

  • Directs State Board of Education to recognize all years of experience for certified teachers in Department of Corrections educational programs, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and certified school psychologists meeting specified criteria.

  • Excludes retired teachers who are in postretirement employment from minimum salary schedule provisions and becomes effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Teacher Salary; establishing minimum salary schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

coauthored by Mazzei

2/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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