Oklahoma Senator David Bullard has introduced a bill to allow local school districts to set teacher pay instead of following the state-mandated minimum salary schedule. Senate Bill 1864 would let districts determine pay scales while keeping the same level of funding.
According to the Oklahoma Senate release, currently, teacher salaries in Oklahoma are based on a state schedule that considers tenure. The proposed legislation would give local school boards the authority to adjust pay, reflecting that much of the funding for teacher salaries comes from local revenue.
Senate Bill 1864 is scheduled for consideration when the legislative session begins on February 2. The change would allow districts to set their own pay scales, potentially resulting in differences in teacher compensation across the state.
