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OK HB2481
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Pat Ownbey
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, raising base pay by $1,000-$1,375 across all experience levels and degree categories
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Entry-level teacher with Bachelor's degree minimum salary increases from $31,600 to $32,975; teachers with 25 years experience and Doctor's degree increase from $46,000 to $47,000
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Salary schedule covers teachers with Bachelor's degrees, National Board Certification, Master's degrees, and Doctor's degrees, with additional pay tiers for Master's degree holders with National Board Certification
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Teachers in postretirement employment with Oklahoma public schools who receive monthly retirement benefits are excluded from the minimum salary requirements
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Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage
Legislative Description
Schools; increasing minimum teacher salary schedule for certain years of experience; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
2/2/2016