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OK HB4331

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • State Superintendent of Public Instruction with previous Teachers' Retirement System membership shall remain a member of that system, notwithstanding other retirement system requirements

  • 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)

  • 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"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/3/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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