SB 1617·OK·senate
Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency.
Floor Vote ScheduledFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Pugh
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Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author)
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund be used to cover part of a wage premium for special‑education teachers. Districts must pay at least five percent above the local prevailing wage, and the state fund provides the matching five percent. It takes effect July 1 2026 and is declared an emergency.
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