Bill > HB4262

This bill modifies existing laws related to teacher compensation and certification in Oklahoma, primarily by establishing an annual bonus for teachers who achieve National Board certification and adjusting the minimum salary schedule. Specifically, it amends the Education Leadership Oklahoma program to provide an annual bonus of $5,000 for five years to teachers who attain National Board certification after July 1, 2026, or who previously received this bonus or an additional salary increment for this certification. The bill also removes the previous provision for an additional salary increment for National Board certification from the state's minimum salary schedule, which will now take effect for the 2026-2027 school year. The bonus payments are to be funded by state lottery funds and paid directly to eligible teachers through school districts, and this bonus will not be counted towards a teacher's base salary for retirement or other calculations. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4262&Session=2600