House Bill No. 1087 amends Oklahoma's education laws by extending the required school year from 180 to 181 days and increasing the instructional hours from 1,080 to 1,086, effective in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also revises the minimum salary schedule for teachers, adding salary increments for those with 26 to 35 years of service while removing the obligation for school districts to pay above the minimum salary under certain conditions. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for the State Board of Education to allocate funds for specific salary increases. The bill introduces provisions for virtual instruction, stating that days closed for virtual learning will not count towards required instructional days or hours starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and mandates that school districts have an approved virtual instruction plan.

Furthermore, the bill specifies eligibility for salary increases for vocational rehabilitation counselors, certified teachers, school psychologists, and psychometrists based on their step level, while excluding those in postretirement employment receiving benefits. It standardizes language by replacing "Oklahoma" with "this state" in several instances and removes previous provisions related to salary increases for the 2022-2023 school year. New provisions are included for correctional teachers and vocational instructors employed by the Department of Corrections and the Office of Juvenile Affairs to ensure they receive similar salary increases. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.