Pugh Advances Teacher Salary Bill through Teacher Empowerment Program

HB 4388 was passed during the 2022 Legislative Session. Written by Representatives Hilbert and Baker of the House and Senator Pugh of the Senate, this bill created the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to provide progression incentive bonuses to eligible teachers in Oklahoma. This was amended 3A O.S. 2021, Section 713, relating to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act. SB 1256 was passed during the 2024 Legislative Session…