Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-17-116.9
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Prior teaching service credit - Back contributions
Official statutory text
Any member of the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma, who
taught kindergarten on public school property prior to the state-
supported kindergarten, and who subsequently taught in the public
schools and has met the necessary qualifications, may receive credit
in the System for such teaching service by, prior to January 1,
1991, making back contributions of ten percent (10%) of salary plus
ten percent (10%) interest to the System as required by the Board of
Trustees. Effective January 1, 1991, to receive the credit in the
System for such teaching service, the member shall pay the amount
determined by the Board of Trustees pursuant to Section 17-116.8 of
this title.
taught kindergarten on public school property prior to the state-
supported kindergarten, and who subsequently taught in the public
schools and has met the necessary qualifications, may receive credit
in the System for such teaching service by, prior to January 1,
1991, making back contributions of ten percent (10%) of salary plus
ten percent (10%) interest to the System as required by the Board of
Trustees. Effective January 1, 1991, to receive the credit in the
System for such teaching service, the member shall pay the amount
determined by the Board of Trustees pursuant to Section 17-116.8 of
this title.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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