Schools; directing funds to be allocated to certain school districts to implement salary increases. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 189 establishes updated minimum salary schedules for certified school personnel (like teachers) in Oklahoma public schools, effective for the 2023-2024 school year. It directly affects teachers in school districts receiving Foundation Aid, Salary Incentive Aid, or neither type of aid, requiring districts to meet these new pay rates using existing state funds. The bill specifies detailed salary amounts based on years of experience and education level (e.g., bachelor’s vs. master’s degrees), with amounts ranging from $39,601 to $60,395 annually. It also clarifies that "fringe benefits" exclude certain retirement contributions and requires districts to notify teachers if salaries fall below the minimums. The bill is designated as an emergency measure.