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Explore our collection of articles addressing proposed legislation and policy initiatives impacting students and educators in Oklahoma.
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Welcome to POE’s Capitol Corner
POE’s Capitol Corner is designed to be a one-stop shop for all legislative and political activities impacting education in Oklahoma.…
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The State Budget, a Teacher Pay Raise, & HB 3151
I. The State Budget: Signed Last week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law SB 1177, the main FY 2027 budget…
Capitol Corner Update: 04.13.2026
I. This Week at the Capitol Things are moving quickly at the Capitol. With the FY 2027 budget agreement already…
Bill to Stop Classroom Violence Faces Deadline
POE’s action alert to support HB 3885 is live! Tap the button below to take action! Act Now! Violent assaults…
2026 Pre-Spring Legislative Survey Results
POE’s Pre-Spring legislative survey is intended to gauge how members view both current legislative issues and the broader state of…
Is a Longer School Year Coming?
HB 3151 has been amended. For POE’s latest update, please tap here. A proposal at the Capitol aims to increase…
Oklahoma vs. Texas: Who Goes to School More?
I. Introduction At first glance, comparing school calendars seems simple: just count the days and compare. Unfortunately, it’s not that…