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Yes: 150 • No: 1
OklahomaSB 201Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Schools; modifying minimum salary schedule for certain certified personnel. Effective date. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Adam Pugh (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New minimum pay for certified staff
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, certified school personnel must be paid at least the state minimum salary schedule in salary and/or fringe benefits. The schedule sets floors by years of experience and by credentials: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, National Board, and Master’s + National Board. For this rule, fringe benefits do not include required retirement contributions or the flexible benefit allowance, and districts must give written notice before hire or 30 days before any change if retirement benefits would drop pay below the floor. Accredited out-of-state, Department of Defense or State Department schools, and vetted overseas teaching can count for experience; the state funds up to five years of such experience or active military service, though districts may credit more for local pay. Technology center, corrections, juvenile, and rehabilitation teachers receive raises that align with this schedule if hours or duties are not reduced, and the schedule does not cover administrators or other supervisory roles.
When the new rules start
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. It also includes an emergency clause, so it is in force upon passage and approval. If a section names a different start date, like the 2026–2027 school year for the salary schedule, that specific date controls.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Adam Pugh
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Chad Caldwell
Republican • House
Max Wolfley
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/4/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/28/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 92 • No: 1
House vote • 4/6/2026
Emergency
Yes: 29 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
Emergency
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
5/8/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/4/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/4/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/4/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/4/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
5/4/2026SenateHAs adopted
5/4/2026SenateHAs read
4/28/2026SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
4/28/2026HouseReferred for engrossment
4/28/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 1
4/28/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Wolfley
4/28/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/28/2026HouseCR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
4/7/2026HouseWithdrawn from Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Committee
4/2/2026HouseReferred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
3/31/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/25/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/25/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/24/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
3/24/2026SenateAyes: 35 Nays: 1
3/24/2026SenateAdvanced to Third Reading
3/24/2026SenateTitle restored
3/24/2026SenateGeneral Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
3/24/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/4/2026
Amended And Engrossed
4/29/2026
Floor (House)
4/7/2026
House Committee Report
4/7/2026
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill
4/7/2026
Engrossed
3/25/2026
Floor (Senate)
3/5/2026
Committee Substitute
3/4/2026
Senate Committee Report 2
3/4/2026
Senate Committee Report 1
2/11/2025
Introduced
12/30/2024
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