![]() Education, Culture & the Family Bill allowing Bible classes during school sent to governor
Legislation that provides a framework for schools to allow students to take religious or moral instruction from an outside provider during the school day has cleared its final legislative hurdle.
Ray Carter | May 29, 2024 Bill allowing Bible classes during school sent to governor Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Education Ban on ‘three-cueing’ in reading nears final passage
Legislation that would prohibit Oklahoma teachers from using the discredited “three cueing” method to teach reading is now just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.
Ray Carter | May 29, 2024 Ban on ‘three-cueing’ in reading nears final passage Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Budget & Tax Pension benefits not a reliable way to attract, retain employees
SB 102 puts Oklahoma taxpayers and pension recipients at risk by creating $90 million in unfunded liabilities. It is unclear what recurring revenue lawmakers will use to pay for these liabilities.
Curtis Shelton | May 29, 2024 Pension benefits not a reliable way to attract, retain employees Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Education Shawnee schools target child-abuse whistleblowers
The Shawnee school district is trying to use the courts to force the unmasking of numerous whistleblowers who raised concerns about child molestation.
Ray Carter | May 28, 2024 Shawnee schools target child-abuse whistleblowers Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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