Oklahoma Board OKs $4B Budget, Fires Lawyers
- mike33692
- Oct 24
- 1 min read
Board passes record education budget
The State School Board approves a budget for next fiscal year that tops 4 billion dollars. By far the largest of any state agency. The approved request signals how much Oklahoma will demand for public education in the coming fiscal year. Reports confirm the board advanced a budget that exceeds $4 billion in total funding needs.
Board cuts ties with current attorneys
The Board also voted to dump all the attorneys representing them in a number of lawsuits. Board member Becky Carson made that announcement.
That vote affects ongoing litigation tied to school policy fights. The change means the board will now seek new legal representation while it defends itself in court. Education lawsuits remain active against the board and against current policies.
Controversial social studies standards on hold
The board also decided to study for 60 days any decision on the controversial social study standards. Lawsuits are still pending to block those standards entirely. Courts in Oklahoma have already delayed those standards and continue to review them. The 60-day study window keeps the current dispute alive. Critics argue the standards insert ideology. Supporters argue the standards demand more patriotism and civic literacy. State leaders now face pressure from parents, lawmakers, and teachers while this review continues.
Why this matters statewide
This meeting now ties three major fights together: money, control, and curriculum. The board pushed a massive education budget. The board fired its own lawyers while lawsuits continue. The board also paused the controversial standards again. The combined moves raise new questions about who controls Oklahoma classrooms and who defends those decisions in court.
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