As state lawmakers continue to debate how to fund a teacher pay raise, let alone hundreds of millions in new school, health care and state agency funding, the state's largest teachers union is prepared to unveil its own proposal.

"If the Legislature is unable (to pass a funding measure) we are ready to roll one out," said David DuVall, executive director of the Oklahoma Education Association, which has called for an April 2 teachers strike if more than $800 million in funding demands are not met for next fiscal year.

DuVall didn't release any details but said it was important for there to be a specific plan or bill for teachers to focus their attention on during a possible walkout next month.

In recent weeks, lawmakers have debated tax increases on cigarettes, motor fuel, oil and gas production, and income in search of new revenue to pay for an increase in teacher pay, which ranks among the lowest in the nation.