WHO BENEFITS

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WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

Each fiscal year, the first $65 million contributed by the Lottery will be used as follows:

45% 5% TEACHER’SRETIREMENTSYSTEM 5% SCHOOLCONSOLIDATIONFUND 5.5% OKLAHOMACAREER TECH 39.5% OKLAHOMAHIGHEREDUCATION
45%K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION 5%TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5%SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION FUND 5.5%OKLAHOMA CAREER TECH 39.5%OKLAHOMA HIGHER EDUCATION

Any additional profit contributed annually above $65 million will be directed to the Teacher Empowerment Fund. These funds from the Lottery serve as a state match to the dollars that local school districts contribute to certify advanced, lead and master teachers. They will increase teacher salaries, give them promotion opportunities while staying in the classroom and help stem a teacher shortage that impacts schools across the state.