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Program makes Oklahoma national education leader
Ray Carter | December 5, 2023
Program makes Oklahoma national education leader
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Education Program makes Oklahoma national education leader
Due to technical glitches, the effective launch of Oklahoma’s new school-choice program was shifted from Dec. 1 to Dec. 6. But when Oklahoma parents submit their applications on Wednesday, they will find themselves on ground the state has rarely trod.
Ray Carter | December 5, 2023 Program makes Oklahoma national education leader Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Law & Principles Questionable ethics at the Ethics Commission
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has commendably intervened to address apparent violations of the Open Meeting Act by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, insisting on the rescheduling of a meeting due to unauthorized discussions and a lack of public votes on crucial matters.
Jonathan Small | December 4, 2023 Questionable ethics at the Ethics Commission Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education School-choice rollout delayed
The launch of Oklahoma's new school-choice program, making refundable tax credits of $5,000 to $7,500 per child available for private school expenses, has been delayed due to technical challenges. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shifted the application start date from December 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, to address complications and ensure a seamless rollout.
Ray Carter | December 1, 2023 School-choice rollout delayed Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education Walters announces effort to improve low-performing schools
State Superintendent Ryan Walters proposes additional resources for schools with a majority of students below grade level in reading and math, while also allowing schools with no improvement in student achievement to lose state accreditation.
Ray Carter | November 30, 2023 Walters announces effort to improve low-performing schools Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education With tax credit, parents excited by school-choice prospects
This year, lawmakers approved the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, making refundable tax credits available to all Oklahoma parents to help pay for private-school tuition.
Ray Carter | November 30, 2023 With tax credit, parents excited by school-choice prospects Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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