OK SB201

Establishes a minimum salary schedule for certified personnel in Oklahoma public schools beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with salaries ranging from $50,000 (bachelor's degree, 0 years experience) to $70,794 (master's degree, 25 years experience).

Defines "fringe benefits" as retirement benefits excluding certain state contributions and flexible benefit allowances, and requires school districts to provide written notification 30 days before reducing a teacher's salary through retirement benefit provisions.

Requires the State Board of Education to accept teaching experience from out-of-state, out-of-country, Department of Defense, and Department of State schools, with non-English credentials requiring evaluation by approved credential evaluation services at the teacher's expense.

Limits credit for military service or out-of-state/out-of-country teaching experience to a maximum of 5 years for state salary and retirement purposes, while allowing school districts to grant additional credit on their own salary schedules.

Provides that certified personnel earning above their step level in 2024-2025 receive a salary increase equal to the difference between their current salary and their scheduled step, and excludes postretirement teachers still receiving retirement benefits from these provisions.