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OK SB142

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum salaries for Oklahoma certified public school teachers by $3,000 across all experience levels and degree categories beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Entry-level teacher with a Bachelor's degree minimum salary rises from $39,601 to $42,601; teachers with 25+ years experience and a Doctor's degree increase from $60,395 to $63,395

  • Salary schedule differentials maintained for National Board Certification, Master's degrees, and Doctoral degrees at each experience step

  • Removes previous provisions requiring salary increases for technology center instructors, Department of Corrections teachers, Office of Juvenile Affairs teachers, and State Department of Rehabilitation Services teachers

  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

School personnel compensation; modifying minimum salary schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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