Three education bills authored by House Representative Anthony Moore have been given approval by the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee this week. Senate Bill 215 creates a program to improve math scores. Senate Bill 840 creates a micro-credential for certified teachers who wish to become dyslexia specialists. Senate Bill 758 limits the use of virtual days by school districts.
“Oklahoma kids deserve all the help they can in core subjects like math and reading. These are more than just curriculum, they help students the rest of their lives, including in their future careers. Getting students the proper help they need early in their education is invaluable and worth the state’s investment,” Moore said about Senate Bill 215.
Moore also notes that limiting virtual days for schools will give students a better opportunity to learn.
“We have brick-and-mortar public school districts in our state that have used as many as 43 virtual days,” Moore said. “As a parent, I can personally tell you that many of the children on these days receive no instruction from a teacher, and many times they have no actual work assigned. Oklahoma kids need this in-person instructional time.”
