This bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 289 of the Oklahoma Statutes to modify the minimum salary and benefits for certified personnel in public schools. The effective date for the new salary schedule is changed from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2025-2026 school year. The bill introduces significant salary increases across various experience levels and educational qualifications, with new minimum salary amounts specified for each category, including those with bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and national board certifications.

Additionally, the bill removes certain requirements regarding salary increases for specific personnel and updates statutory references and language throughout. It clarifies that fringe benefits will be included in the minimum salary schedule and mandates that school districts must notify teachers if their salary will fall below the new minimum due to retirement benefits. The bill also recognizes teaching experience from out-of-state and out-of-country schools, ensuring that teachers receive appropriate credit for their experience. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.