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 will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, increasing the minimum salaries for certified personnel across various educational qualifications. The bill also mandates a six-percent wage increase for support employees who remain with the same school district for the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for new employees to start at a salary that reflects this increase.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for salary increases for various categories of teachers, including those in correctional facilities and technology centers, ensuring that they receive raises in line with the new minimum salary schedule. The legislation emphasizes that these increases are in addition to any other compensation or benefits provided by the district or mandated by law. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.