House Bill No. 1769, introduced by Kerbs, amends Section 26-105 of the Oklahoma insurance law concerning the flexible benefit allowance for school district employees. 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, it 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 existing 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 opt out of the cafeteria plan will receive $69.71 per month, while support personnel will receive $189.69 per month as taxable compensation. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.