May 28, 2020 at 05:55PM - By KEN MILLER, Associated Press
Saturday classes for Oklahoma schools in case of 2nd surge
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department Department of Education on Thursday approved Saturday classes in case of another surge of coronavirus cases. The board approved a plan starting in the fall in which Saturday classes will be counted toward minimum attendance requirements, which is currently prohibited by state law. Health officials have warned of a possible second surge of coronavirus cases and state schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister has said she wants schools to prepare multiple calendars for the fall, in case of another outbreak. Oklahoma schools canceled in-person classes and moved to distance learning in mid-March as the virus spread in the state. STUDENT FEES LAWSUIT The parent of a University of Oklahoma student has filed a lawsuit against the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education seeking a refund of a portion of student fees. The university closed its campus and began online classes in mid-March as the coronavirus spread in Oklahoma. The lawsuit filed last week by Christopher Eric Knox, which does not name the university, alleges Knos paid fees for the spring 2020 semester for "benefits of which plaintiff and his son will no longer receive." The lawsuit seeks class action status and seeks refunds of a prorated portion of fees that were paid for services not provided. It does not seek tuition reimbursement. A spokesperson for the regents, who oversee 25 public universities in the state, did not immediately respond Thursday to messages from The Associated Press for comment. The University of Oklahoma said in a statement that it does not comment on pending litigation and is not a party to the lawsuit but that its priority is safety of students and the campus community. "OU acted quickly to issue refunds for housing, food and...
May 28, 2020 at 05:55PM - By KEN MILLER, Associated Press Saturday classes for Oklahoma schools in case of 2nd surge Click the headline to read the full report.
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