OICA: Happy Graduation, Class of 2026!
By Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman OKLAHOMA CITY – I had the pleasure of being the commencement speaker for Bray-Doyle… 0
Stitt Signs Statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” School Policy Into Law
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation requiring Oklahoma school districts to adopt policies prohibiting student cell phone use during the school day. The… 0
New Law Expands Alternative Teacher Certification Pathways in Oklahoma
A new Oklahoma law will expand alternative pathways for people seeking to become certified teachers. House Bill 3076, authored by Oklahoma Representative Mark… 0
Talyn Bain Act Signed Into Law to Create New School Zone Speed Limits
A new Oklahoma law aimed at improving safety near schools located along high-speed highways will take effect later this year. House Bill 2979,… 0
College Savings Plan Update Signed Into Law
A new Oklahoma law will allow families to use digital payment apps to contribute to the state’s 529 college savings plan accounts. Senate… 0
Stitt Signs Expansion of Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation increasing funding for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program. House Bill 3705 raises the program’s… 1
Fields Calls for Feed the Kids, Inc. Investigation
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields is asking state officials to investigate what he described as potentially fraudulent operations tied to the… 0
Governor Signs School Instructional Days Bill Into Law
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation increasing the minimum number of instructional days for certain Oklahoma public schools beginning in the 2027-28 school… 1
Senate Sends Longer School Year Bill to Governor
The Oklahoma Senate has given final approval to House Bill 3151, a measure that would increase the minimum number of instructional days required… 1
Stitt Signs Strong Readers Act Overhaul Into Law
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a major overhaul of the state’s Strong Readers Act, aiming to improve early literacy and ensure more… 0