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OK HB4331
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Moore
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AI Summary
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Retired Teachers' Retirement System members newly employed by the State Department of Education on or after November 1, 2026 must participate in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System rather than remaining in the Teachers' system
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction with previous Teachers' Retirement System membership shall remain a member of that system, notwithstanding other retirement system requirements
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Certified athletic trainers employed full-time by school districts or technology center school districts become eligible for employee contribution credits based on years of teaching experience, ranging from $60.15 (0 years) to $1,410.53 (25+ years)
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Members eligible for partial lump-sum retirement payments must now reach normal retirement age in addition to having 30 years of creditable service; terminology updated from "Maximum Retirement Allowance" to "annuity"
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Retirement; Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma; dates; member; partial lump sum payments; certified athletic trainer; teaching experience; election or appointment; effective date.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Rader (principal Senate author)
3/5/2026