Walters Presents Budget Request to Senate Committee
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters on Thursday presented the $4.1 billion budget request for the State Department of Education to the… 0
Bergstrom Files Classroom Safety and Accountability Bills
Senator Micheal Bergstrom has filed two education related bills to be considered in the coming legislative session. Senate Bill 346 would make teachers… 0
Thompson Looks to Add School Supplies, Athletic Gear to Tax-Free Weekend
Currently, Oklahoma’s sales tax-free weekend for school includes clothes and shoes costing less than $100 and meant for use in school. Senator Kristen… 0
School Cell Phone Policy Bill Filed by Seifried
The vice-chair of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, Senator Ally Seifried, has filed Senate Bill 139 which requires public school districts to adopt… 1
Paxton, Thompson to Reintroduce Legislation Limiting School Virtual Days
Just a day after Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order for state employees to “return to the office,” Senate President Pro Tem-elect… 0
New Proposed Okla. Dept. of Ed. Rule Asks for Proof of Citizenship
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has published its proposed rules for consideration and public comment. Among them, a rule to require public… 0
Vancuren Leaving Legislature for Tulsa County Commission
Oklahoma Representative Mark Vancuren is resigning from the House District 74 seat to devote his attention to his new job as a Deputy… 0
Walters to Push for Election of School Superintendents
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters proposes making a drastic change to how public school districts select superintendents. He wants local… 0
AG Office Says Walters’ Authority Stops Short of Demanding Trump Prayer Video for Students
The recorded video of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters outlining his newly created Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism and saying… 0
Stitt Throws Support Behind St. Isidore Religious Charter School in Supreme Court Case
Governor Kevin Stitt is showing his support for the state to authorize a public, religious virtual charter school managed by the Catholic Church…. 0