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OK HB3550
OK HB3550Teacher salaries; minimum salary schedule; automatic annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index; State Board of Education to determine adjustment amounts; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to teacher salaries; amending Section 1, Chapter 289, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 480, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18-114.15), which relates to the minimum salary schedule; authorizing annual automatic minimum salary schedule adjustments based on Consumer Price Index; using the calendar year 2025 as a base year; providing no adjustment for years the Consumer Price Index has a decline; requiring the State Board of Education to make the determination of the amount of increase to the minimum salary schedule each year; requiring the Board submit the amount to the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the State Senate; directing the Board post the minimum salary schedule and annual adjustments on the Board's Internet website; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting with the 2026-2027 school year, the minimum salary schedule for certified teachers will be automatically adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation. The calendar year 2025 will serve as the baseline for these adjustments, and no increase will be applied if the CPI declines in a given year. The State Board of Education is responsible for determining the specific amount of any annual increase and must then submit this information to the Governor and legislative leaders. Additionally, the Board is required to publish the updated minimum salary schedule and the annual adjustment amounts on its website. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to ensure the public peace, health, or safety.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3550&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3550%20INT.PDF |
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