HB4349

Teachers; removing cap on credits for out-of-state teaching; requiring the State Board of Education to recognize out-of-state teaching experience for minimum salary schedule purposes; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB4349 removes the cap on credits for out-of-state teaching experience and requires the State Board of Education to recognize such.

Oklahoma HB4349 amends the minimum salary schedule for certified personnel in public schools, removing the cap on credits for out-of-state teaching experience. The State Board of Education must recognize all years of experience of a certified teacher while teaching in another state for salary purposes. This change applies to teachers in public schools, technology center school districts, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of Juvenile Affairs. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Moore