Bill > HB1465

This bill amends Oklahoma state law to clarify and expand the definition of military service for teachers' salary computations and retirement benefits. Specifically, the bill defines "military service" to include all branches of the U.S. military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force) and their reserve components, as well as federal and state National Guard units. The legislation maintains the existing limitation that teachers can only receive credit for up to five years of military service when calculating annual salary increments, Foundation Aid, and retirement benefits. Additionally, the bill updates some technical language in the state education statutes, such as simplifying references to "Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes" to just "this title". The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation upon passage and approval, reflecting the legislature's view that this change is important for supporting teachers with military service backgrounds.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1465&Session=2600