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OK SB1342
OK SB1342School district employees; increasing amount in lieu of flexible benefit allowance for certain personnel. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to school district employees; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 26-105, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 26-105), which relates to use of flexible benefit allowance; increasing amount in lieu of flexible benefit allowance for certain personnel; updating statutory reference; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma law to increase the monthly compensation for school district employees who choose not to participate in the district-sponsored cafeteria plan. Currently, certified personnel receive $69.71 per month and support personnel receive $189.69 per month as taxable compensation when opting out of the cafeteria plan. The bill increases this amount to $500 per month for both certified and support personnel, effective November 1, 2026. The legislation also makes minor grammatical updates, such as replacing "their" with "his or her" in one section. The bill maintains existing provisions about flexible benefit allowances, including how employees can use excess allowance for additional benefits or receive it as taxable compensation, and allows school district boards to provide similar benefit allowances to superintendents. The changes aim to provide more financial flexibility and compensation for school district employees who do not participate in the district's health insurance cafeteria plan.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1342&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1342 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1342%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1342%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1342%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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