Senate Bill No. 510 amends the minimum salary schedule for certified personnel in Oklahoma public schools, effective from the 2023-2024 school year. The bill updates statutory references and language, and modifies the amount of credit that school districts may grant for certain service. Notably, it specifies that certified personnel must receive a salary and/or fringe benefits not less than the amounts outlined in a detailed minimum salary schedule based on years of experience and educational qualifications. The bill also clarifies that fringe benefits include retirement benefits and flexible benefit allowances, and it mandates that school districts notify teachers if their salary will be affected by retirement benefits.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the credit for military service and out-of-state teaching experience, limiting the credit for military service to ten years for state salary increments and five years for retirement purposes. It also ensures that various teaching experiences, including those in correctional facilities and vocational rehabilitation, are recognized for certification and salary increments. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.