Bill > HB1087

This bill extends the length of the school year for Oklahoma public schools by increasing both the number of instructional days and hours. Specifically, the bill changes the required school year from 180 to 181 days and from 1,080 to 1,086 hours, with these changes to be fully implemented by the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also updates the minimum salary schedule for certified personnel, adding new salary levels for teachers with 26-35 years of experience, which were previously not included. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to virtual instruction, allowing school districts to count up to two days or twelve hours of virtual instruction toward the total instructional time, but only with specific approvals and under certain conditions. The legislation also removes some previous requirements about salary increases and district salary reporting. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation. These changes aim to provide more classroom instruction time and better compensate experienced teachers in Oklahoma's public school system.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1087&Session=2600