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OK SB1363
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes new minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school certified personnel beginning 2026-2027, ranging from $43,000 for a Bachelor's degree with 0 years experience to $68,718 for a Doctor's degree with 35 years experience
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Provides 5% additional compensation above minimum salary for teachers in "hard-to-fill" positions, defined as districts with 15%+ vacancy rates or positions teaching core subjects like English, math, science, technology, or bilingual education
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Offers one-time stipends for teachers certified in shortage areas: $1,500 after first year and $1,000 after second year for STEM, bilingual, or special education; $1,000 plus 3% ongoing salary increase for additional endorsements like ESL or gifted education
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Requires State Department of Education to report annually by December 1 on hard-to-fill positions and authorizes Legislature to provide funding for districts incurring related personnel costs
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Limits credit for state salary increments to 5 years maximum for military service or out-of-state/out-of-country teaching experience, and excludes retired teachers receiving monthly benefits from the minimum salary requirements
Legislative Description
Schools; minimum salary schedule for teachers; layered additional compensation for teachers; recognition of college degrees; acceptance of certain teaching experience; notification; limits on credit for certain service; certain salary increases. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/3/2026