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OK SB681
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, with salaries ranging from $31,600 (bachelor's degree, 0 years experience) to $44,550 (doctor's degree, 20 years experience).
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Defines "fringe benefits" as retirement benefits that can be counted toward the minimum salary requirement, excluding certain state contributions and flexible benefit allowances.
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Limits teaching credit for state salary purposes to a maximum of 5 years of military service or out-of-state teaching experience, while allowing local school districts to grant additional credit on their own schedules.
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Requires the State Board of Education to recognize out-of-state teaching experience from accredited school districts and to grant full experience credit for certified teachers in corrections, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and school psychologists meeting specified conditions.
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Excludes retired teachers receiving monthly retirement benefits from the minimum salary schedule requirements and declares the act effective July 1, 2015 as an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Teachers; establishing minimum salary schedule for teachers. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations
2/3/2015