House Bill No. 1087 amends Oklahoma's education laws by extending the required school year from 180 to 181 days and increasing the minimum instructional hours from 1,080 to 1,086, with these changes set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also removes the obligation for school districts to pay above the minimum salary under certain conditions and eliminates the requirement for the State Board of Education to allocate funds for specific salary increases. Additionally, it introduces new minimum salary amounts for teachers with 26 to 35 years of service and allows for up to two days or twelve hours of virtual instruction to count towards the required instructional time during school closures.

Moreover, the bill addresses employment and salary considerations for various educational personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists, ensuring their work experience is recognized for salary purposes. It also establishes new salary increase provisions for correctional teachers and vocational instructors based on their step level, contingent on their continued employment. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.