Classroom Safety Bill fails deadline despite overwhelming support. The Classroom Safety bill (HB 3885) sailed through the House earlier this […]
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Author: POE's Government Affairs Team
Bill to Remove Teacher Retiree Earning Cap is Back and Advancing
Update: HB 2288 has been signed by the Governor. A bill to remove the teacher retiree earning cap is back […]
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Changes to Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act, Explained
The governor recently signed into law SB 1778, amending Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act. The new law changes how schools identify, […]
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The State Budget, a Teacher Pay Raise, & School Calendars
I. The State Budget: Signed Last week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law SB 1177, the main FY 2027 budget […]
Read More 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 […]
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Bill to Stop Classroom Violence Faces Deadline
Updated: 05.11.2026 Classroom Safety Bill fails deadline despite overwhelming support. The Classroom Safety bill (HB 3885) sailed through the House […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Senate’s $254M Education Proposal Ignites TRS Debate
The Oklahoma Senate has unveiled a $254 million education funding proposal that would provide a $2,500 across-the-board teacher pay raise […]
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