Bill > HB4268

This bill, known as the "Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act," establishes two new programs aimed at improving teacher compensation and performance. First, it creates a pilot program for "Growth-Based Teacher Compensation" for full-time certified teachers in grades four through eight teaching English language arts and mathematics, where compensation will be based solely on measurable student academic growth as determined by the Oklahoma School Testing Program, with teachers placed into performance tiers for bonus payments. Second, it introduces a "National Board Certification Bonus Program" that provides an annual $5,000 bonus for five years to eligible certified teachers who achieve or maintain National Board certification, a credential granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill also mandates an independent evaluation of these programs and makes several amendments to existing laws concerning the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, including changes to its reporting duties and data collection processes, with the overall act set to become effective on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4268&Session=2600