Measure Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting by Educators Wins Legislative Approval
Senate Bill 553 is heading to the Governor’s desk after the Oklahoma House passed the measure to strengthen requirements for schools to report… 0
Bill Expanding Sheriff’s Office Powers Head to Governor
The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 523 giving sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs the authority to exercise the same powers and… 0
OK House Passes Child Rape Death Penalty
The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 599 this week which raises the level of punishment for those convicted of sexually assaulting a child…. 0
Sacchieri Files Resolution to Reaffirm Right to Opt Out of REAL ID in Okla.
Oklahoma Senator Kendal Sacchieri filed Senate Resolution 18 to reaffirm Oklahomans have the right to opt out of the REAL ID program and… 0
Virtual Instructional Days Limit Bill Heads to Governor
The Oklahoma House this week approved Senate Bill 758 which limits the use of virtual instructional days per year. The bill requires local… 0
OICA: The Federal Budget Will Impact State and its Families
By Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman As May is upon us, it is the time of year when the state… 0
Social Studies Standards Brings Out Accusations of Lying
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters used his time during Thursday’s Oklahoma Board of Education meeting to accuse new members of making… 0
Obscene Performance Prohibition Bill Passes OK Senate Committee
The Oklahoma Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved House Bill 1217 which bans obscene adult performances on public property or in a place… 0
OK Senate Education Committee Approves Maternity Leave Extension Bill
House Bill 1601 would allow teachers to use accrued sick leave to extend maternity leave. The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee sent the measure… 0
Bill Keeping Businesses Open During a Pandemic Wins OK House Approval
The Oklahoma House approved Senate Bill 672 which keeps businesses open during a future pandemic. For the governor to close a business during… 0