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OK HB2314

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jadine Nollan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law (70 O.S. Section 18-114.9) regarding teacher salary reduction protections
  • Changes retention pay exclusion from "one-time" retention pay to retention pay for returning "the next year" rather than "a second" year, allowing districts more flexibility in offering annual retention incentives without affecting base compensation calculations
  • Maintains existing protection that teachers employed by the same district cannot have total compensation reduced unless hours or duties are proportionately reduced
  • Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage
  • Passed the Senate on April 20, 2016, and the House of Representatives on February 29, 2016

Legislative Description

Schools; modifying type of retention pay that is not included in total compensation of teachers.

Last Action

Conference granted, GCCA

5/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/21/2016
Education3/10/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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