HB 1087: Education; length of school year; extending amount of classroom instruction time; minimum salary schedule; adding years of experience to minimum salary amounts; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update the effective school year from 2023-2024 to 2025-2026 and to clarify that salary requirements apply to certified personnel within the title of the Oklahoma Statutes. The Senate version also corrected a reference to 'this title' instead of 'Title 70' regarding flexible benefit allowances and removed redundant page headers from the House version.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on establishing minimum salary schedules for public school certified personnel, but the applicability date was shifted forward by two years.

TIMELINE

The effective start date for the new minimum salary schedule was changed from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2025-2026 school year.

DEFINITION

The statutory reference defining eligible personnel was updated to clarify that the requirement applies to certified personnel within the specific title of the Oklahoma Statutes.

TECHNICAL

A reference to flexible benefit allowances was updated to cite 'this title' rather than 'Title 70' to ensure accurate legal citation.

Redundant page headers and committee amendment footers present in the House version were removed in the Senate version.

HB1087 (5-07-25) (PUGH) FS FA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House Floor Substitute to a Committee Substitute, indicating it has been amended by a committee. The most significant substantive change is the replacement of the previous minimum salary schedule with a new, detailed table that sets specific minimum pay amounts based on years of experience and degree level (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate). Additionally, the definition of 'fringe benefits' was expanded to include retirement benefits and flexible benefit allowances, and new notification requirements were added for districts offering retirement benefits that result in lower salaries.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding teacher compensation was significantly expanded by introducing a granular, experience-based minimum salary schedule and clarifying the definition of fringe benefits to include specific retirement and flexible benefit funds.

FISCAL

Replaced the previous minimum salary schedule with a new table specifying exact minimum annual salaries for certified personnel based on years of experience and degree level.

DEFINITION

Expanded the definition of 'fringe benefits' to explicitly include retirement benefits and flexible benefit allowances, excluding only contributions made under a specific prior statute.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for school districts to provide written notification to teachers at least 30 days before employment if the district intends to offer retirement benefits that would result in a salary below the new minimum schedule.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document status from 'Floor Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated the bill title to reflect the House Floor version.

House Committee Substitute → HB1087 (5-07-25) (PUGH) FS FA1.PDF · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended from a Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, updating the sponsor list to include Senate members and changing the title to reflect 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL.' The core salary schedule and instructional requirements remain substantively unchanged, though the document formatting and section numbering were updated to reflect the new legislative stage.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text represents the same legislative intent but in a later procedural stage.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and sponsor list to include additional Senate sponsors (Harris, Boles, Provenzano, Ranson, Moore, Archer, Waldron, and Wolfley) and changed the designation from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL.'

Revised the descriptive title of the bill to update the school year reference from '2023-2024' to '2025-2026' in the first paragraph of the salary schedule section.

Updated page numbers and request numbers (Req. No.) throughout the document to reflect the new version.

House Conference Committee Substitute → House Committee Substitute · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a Conference Committee Substitute back to a Committee Substitute, removing the final negotiated agreement between the House and Senate. This reverts the text to the House's original version, which includes a significantly expanded minimum salary schedule for teachers based on years of experience and education level, replacing the previous shorter schedule.

Scope change

The bill's scope is now defined by the House's original proposal rather than the final compromise reached in the Conference Committee, specifically regarding teacher compensation.

SCOPE

Removed the 'Conference Committee Substitute' header and the joint sponsor list (Lowe, Harris, Boles, Provenzano, Ranson, Moore, Archer, Waldron, Wolfley, and Pugh), reverting the document to the House Committee Substitute format sponsored only by Lowe (Dick).

REQUIREMENT

Replaced the previous school year length requirements (180 days/1,080 hours) with new requirements of 181 days/1,086 hours, effective starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Added new requirements for school districts to provide written notification to teachers if they offer retirement benefits that would result in a salary below the new minimum schedule.

FISCAL

Added a comprehensive new minimum salary schedule for teachers ranging from 0 to 35 years of experience, with different pay tiers for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor's degrees, and additional increments for National Board Certification.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions clarifying that 'fringe benefits' for salary calculations exclude specific retirement contributions and flexible benefit allowances.

ELIGIBILITY

Added provisions allowing the State Board of Education to accept teaching experience from out-of-state and out-of-country accredited institutions, including US Department of Defense and State schools.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Conference Committee Substitute · 8 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a committee substitute to a conference committee substitute, merging changes from both House and Senate. The primary substantive change is shifting the bill's focus from teacher salary schedules to school year length requirements, while also adding new salary tiers for teachers with 26-35 years of service. The school year requirements were updated to mandate 181 days and 1,086 hours, with new options for districts to adopt a 166-day schedule if they meet specific hour thresholds.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from primarily addressing teacher compensation to establishing minimum school year lengths and instructional hours, while retaining and expanding salary schedule provisions.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the required minimum school year from 180 days to 181 days and from 1,080 hours to 1,086 hours.

Added a new option allowing districts to operate a 166-day school year if they meet a 1,086-hour instruction requirement.

Added a new option allowing districts to operate a 166-day school year if they meet a 1,086-hour instruction requirement and meet State Board criteria.

Added new salary tiers for teachers with 26 through 35 years of service.

Updated the effective date for new school year requirements from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2025-2026 school year.

Revised the rule for counting professional development meetings toward required classroom instruction time.

Added stricter requirements for extended-day schedules, including a mandate for public hearings and documentation of student achievement impact.

Clarified that teachers off contract cannot be required to attend professional meetings without additional compensation.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to replace the previous version, shifting the focus from broad school year length requirements to a specific minimum salary schedule for teachers. The new version updates salary figures for 26-35 years of experience, removes requirements for districts to pay over minimum salaries under certain conditions, and eliminates the mandate for the State Board of Education to fund specific salary increases.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from regulating school session lengths and hours to exclusively addressing teacher compensation standards and salary schedules.

REQUIREMENT

Removed provisions requiring school districts to pay teachers more than the minimum salary amount under specific circumstances.

Removed the requirement for the State Board of Education to allocate money to fund certain salary increases.

Deleted sections regarding extended school days, parent-teacher conference counting, and criteria for extended-day schedules.

FISCAL

Updated the minimum salary schedule to reflect new amounts for teachers with 26 through 35 years of service.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective school year reference from 2021-2022 to 2025-2026.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 6 edits · May 30, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as Enrolled HB 1087, updating the minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma teachers to include rates for 26 through 35 years of experience and correcting the effective start year to 2025-2026. It also amended school year requirements to mandate 181 days and 1,086 hours of instruction, while adding new rules that allow districts to adopt extended-day schedules if they can prove improved student achievement and cost savings. Additionally, the final version removed a requirement for districts to notify teachers of salary reductions related to retirement benefits and clarified that off-contract teachers cannot be forced to attend professional meetings without extra pay.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to cover teachers with 26 to 35 years of service and clarified the applicability of extended-day schedules to districts meeting specific performance and cost criteria.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new minimum salary schedule was changed from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2025-2026 school year.

FISCAL

A new salary tier was added for teachers with 26 through 35 years of experience, increasing the maximum salary for a doctorate degree to approximately $64,077.

REQUIREMENT

The minimum school year requirement was updated to 181 days and 1,086 hours, with specific provisions allowing extended-day schedules if student achievement improves and costs are saved.

The requirement for school districts to provide written notification to teachers if their salary would be less than the minimum schedule due to retirement benefits was removed.

ELIGIBILITY

New protections were added stating that teachers off contract cannot be required to attend professional meetings unless they receive additional compensation.

ENFORCEMENT

Extended-day schedules are now conditional; districts must document improved student achievement or face revocation of authorization and potential loss of accreditation.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 3 edits · May 28, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to correct the effective school year from 2023-2024 to 2025-2026 and to add new provisions recognizing teaching experience from out-of-state and out-of-country accredited institutions. These changes ensure the minimum salary schedule applies to the correct upcoming academic year and expands eligibility for salary credit to include educators with credentials from international or foreign schools.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was extended to include teachers with experience from accredited out-of-state and out-of-country schools, and the effective date for the new salary schedule was adjusted to the 2025-2026 school year.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new minimum salary schedule was changed from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2025-2026 school year.

ELIGIBILITY

New provisions were added to allow teachers to receive credit for teaching experience from accredited out-of-state and out-of-country schools, including U.S. Department of Defense and State schools.

DEFINITION

Clarifications were added regarding the acceptance of international teaching credentials and the requirement for professional credential evaluation services for non-English documentation.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change the focus from teacher salary schedules to school year length requirements. The amendment removes the minimum salary table and replaces it with specific rules requiring schools to operate for at least 180 days or 1,080 hours annually, with exceptions for districts meeting certain performance and cost-saving criteria.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from establishing teacher pay scales to defining mandatory school session lengths and authorizing extended-day schedules under specific conditions.

FISCAL

The minimum salary schedule table for teachers based on experience and education was completely removed.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added mandating that public schools operate for a minimum of 180 days or 1,080 hours per school year.

ELIGIBILITY

Districts are now eligible to adopt extended-day schedules if they meet specific student performance benchmarks and cost-saving guidelines set by the State Board of Education.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new school year requirements was changed to the 2021-2022 school year.

Education; length of school year; extending amount of classroom instruction time; minimum salary schedule; adding years of experience to minimum salary amounts; effective date; emergency.

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