House Bill No. 1769, introduced by Representative Kerbs, amends existing legislation regarding the flexible benefit allowance for school district employees in Oklahoma. The bill modifies the enrollment period for benefits, establishing that the enrollment will begin on November 1 and run until December 15 each year, replacing the previous requirement for the enrollment period to be determined annually and to end no later than thirty days before the beginning of the plan year. Additionally, the bill clarifies that school district employees hired after the closing of the enrollment period will still be allowed to make an election regarding their benefits.

The bill maintains the structure of the flexible benefit allowance, which allows school district employees to use the allowance to purchase major medical health care plan coverage and other benefits. It specifies that certified personnel who do not participate in the cafeteria plan will receive a monthly taxable compensation of $69.71, while support personnel will receive $189.69. The bill also outlines the conditions under which employees can receive excess flexible benefit allowance as taxable compensation and ensures that employees who fulfill their contract terms are entitled to the allowance for the remainder of the current benefit term. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.