Oklahoma plans to spend billions on education. Here's ...
May 28, 2024 · OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Legislature plans to boost funding for K-12 classrooms, college facilities and CareerTech programs in an education budget agreement nearing $5.6 billion. The chief driver of public school funding, the education funding formula, would go up by $25 million in Fiscal Year 2025, should the agreement be signed into law.
Superintendent plans major changes in Oklahoma education …
3 days ago · After Tuesday's win for President for Trump, Walters made the decision Thursday evening to notify Oklahoma parents and superintendents to prepare for federal public education policy changes under ...
What are new education laws in Oklahoma? What to know as …
Jul 19, 2024 · Fall semester is approaching for many students in Oklahoma as several state laws went into effect earlier this month related to public education. From cursive teaching requirements to diabetes information, here's a look at laws in effect as school starts: HB 3958: Prohibits one-on-one texting between student and teacher
Report details nearly $1.4 million in federal grants left unused by ...
Jun 24, 2024 · The Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency presented its report to lawmakers Thursday on federal grant funding for the State Department of Education and on the agency’s authority in student testing rulemaking.
Oklahoma - Education Week
Opponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state’s superintendent of public instruction. Ryan Walters speaks at a rally on Nov. 1, 2022, in...
Governor Stitt Signs ASPIRE Oklahoma, First of Its Kind Education ...
May 26, 2023 · Today, Governor Kevin Stitt was joined by students, parents, and school leaders from across the state to sign the ASPIRE Oklahoma Plan into law; a first-of-its-kind education freedom program and record funding in Oklahoma’s school system.
Breaking down Oklahoma's new education budget - KOSU
Jun 1, 2023 · The administration unveiled an education funding package worth $625 million in recurring funds and $160 million in one-time funds. The road to passing this legislative session’s education budget package was full of potholes and delays, but lawmakers finally hammered out a deal worth $785 million.
Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Ryan Walters Pushes For Local Control ... - News 9
6 days ago · Oklahoma received about $508 million in federal funding for the 2023-24 school year, which is about 11% of the state's overall education funding. How Does It Work?
Oklahoma Legislature reaches deal on teacher raises, tax credits
May 15, 2023 · Negotiations on public school funding and private education tax credits that have consumed the Oklahoma Legislature for months have finally ended in a deal. Lawmakers agreed to pour $625 million into public education.
Oklahoma leaders reach deal on education funding plan, …
May 15, 2023 · OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — State leaders have reached a deal on an education funding plan that includes the largest investment in teacher pay raises, rural schools, and funding for all Oklahoma kids...