This bill amends the minimum salary schedule for certified personnel in Oklahoma's public schools, effective from the 2023-2024 school year. It updates statutory references and language, modifies the amount of credit that school districts may grant for certain service, and clarifies the definition of fringe benefits in relation to the minimum salary schedule. The bill specifies that certified personnel must receive salaries not less than the amounts outlined in a detailed salary schedule based on years of experience and educational qualifications. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for how retirement benefits can affect a teacher's salary in relation to the minimum salary schedule.

The bill also includes provisions for recognizing teaching experience from out-of-state and out-of-country schools, as well as experience from military service, with specific limits on the credit that can be granted for such experience. It mandates that teachers who were employed during the previous school year and were earning above the minimum salary schedule receive a salary increase corresponding to their step level. Furthermore, it ensures that various categories of teachers, including those in correctional facilities and technology centers, receive similar salary increases, provided they remain employed in their respective positions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for its immediate implementation upon passage.