This bill amends existing laws regarding the minimum salary and benefits for certified personnel and support employees in Oklahoma's public schools. It establishes a new minimum salary schedule that increases the base salaries for certified personnel starting from the 2025-2026 school year, replacing the previous schedule. The new salary figures reflect an increase across all experience levels and degree types, ensuring that certified personnel receive a salary that is not less than the specified amounts. Additionally, the bill mandates that support employees receive a six-percent wage increase for the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon their continued employment with the same school district.

The bill also includes provisions for salary increases for various categories of educational personnel, including those employed in technology centers, correctional facilities, and rehabilitation services, ensuring that they receive salary adjustments in line with the new minimum salary schedule. Furthermore, it clarifies the definition of "fringe benefits" and outlines the requirements for school districts regarding notification of salary adjustments related to retirement benefits. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.