SB1617

Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1617 allows the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to support compensation for special education teachers.

Oklahoma SB1617 amends the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to support compensation for teachers certified in special education. It requires these teachers to be paid at least 10% above the prevailing wage for nondisabled teachers in the same district. The fund will allocate five percent of this amount, with the remaining five percent to be provided by the school district. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

9 Yea

RRRDRDRRD

0 Nay

History

Mar 4

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author)

Feb 12

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 10

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed