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Oklahoma School Library Book Requirements Bill Advances in Senate
The Oklahoma school library book requirements bill would mandate annual reporting, parental protest procedures, and potential funding penalties for districts.

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Feb 242 min read


Nike N7 program launches for Indigenous students in Madill
Nike N7 program expands to Madill Public Schools, providing Indigenous students with athletic equipment and support.

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Feb 191 min read


Oklahoma 988 Trust Fund bill advances in House committee
Oklahoma 988 Trust Fund legislation moves forward to secure stable funding for suicide prevention and crisis services statewide.

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Feb 191 min read


Mustang walkout absences lead to 122 student suspensions after protest
Mustang walkout absences resulted in 122 student suspensions after an anti-ICE protest, with officials saying discipline was tied to attendance, not speech.

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Feb 191 min read


Oklahoma Department of Education audit finds no misconduct under Hofmeister
The Oklahoma Department of Education audit requested by Gov. Stitt found no evidence of misconduct under Joy Hofmeister, but cited oversight weaknesses at some districts.

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Feb 192 min read


OK 250 Celebration Oklahoma Plans Events for Nation’s 250th Anniversary
OK 250 Celebration Oklahoma expands events, student contests and education programs as the state prepares for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Feb 162 min read


Oklahoma Gun Safety Training Bill Advances in House
The Oklahoma gun safety training bill advances in the House and would require schools to teach firearm storage and accident prevention.

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Feb 132 min read


Oklahoma College Bathroom Bill Advances
The Oklahoma college bathroom bill moves forward, expanding 2022 K–12 restroom rules to colleges and universities statewide.

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Feb 122 min read


Oklahoma Class Size Bill Advances With K–5 Target
The Oklahoma class size bill advances as lawmakers revisit 1990 mandates and consider a phased goal of 18 students per teacher in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Feb 112 min read


Oklahoma Child Care Funding Debate Intensifies as DHS Request Drops
Oklahoma child care funding debate grows after DHS cut its request from $57M to $7.5M, raising concerns for providers, subsidies, and working families.

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Feb 102 min read


University Student Grades Policy Bill Advances in Oklahoma House
University student grades policy legislation moves forward in Oklahoma House, tying compliance to state funding and oversight by higher education officials.

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Feb 102 min read


Driver license reading proficiency requirement advances in Oklahoma
The driver license reading proficiency bill advances in Oklahoma, reinstating a literacy requirement for applicants after a strong committee vote.

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Feb 102 min read


Parental choice tax credit expansion advances in Oklahoma House
The parental choice tax credit expansion clears an Oklahoma House committee as lawmakers debate funding impact and future growth of the program.

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Feb 102 min read


Virtual Jewish charter school rejected by Oklahoma charter board
A virtual Jewish charter school application was rejected by Oklahoma’s charter board over constitutional concerns about public funding and religious education.

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Feb 102 min read


Driver License Reading Requirement Bill Advances in Oklahoma Senate
Driver license reading requirement legislation advances in Oklahoma as lawmakers consider restoring an eighth-grade literacy standard for applicants.

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Feb 92 min read


OSU Athletics Big 12 Fine Issued After Chant Investigation
OSU athletics Big 12 fine imposed after conference investigation into inappropriate chants during a basketball game against BYU.

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Feb 92 min read


Oklahoma Special Election Day Features School Bonds and Mayoral Races
Oklahoma special election day brings school bond votes, school board races, and mayoral elections statewide with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Feb 92 min read


Social Studies Standards Oklahoma Draft Receives Early Support
The social studies standards Oklahoma draft is gaining praise after a court rejected the previous version, with educators and advocates supporting the new approach.

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Feb 52 min read


Oklahoma Lawmakers Move to Limit Student Screen Time in Classrooms
A student screen time Oklahoma bill would limit computer use for Pre-K through 5th grade students to one hour per day starting next school year.

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Feb 42 min read


Governor Stitt Budget Proposal Calls for Major Spending Cuts
The Governor Stitt budget proposal includes nearly ten percent cuts impacting public schools, retirement systems, and state services.

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Feb 31 min read
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