I. The State Budget: Signed Last week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law SB 1177, the main FY 2027 budget […]
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Author: POE's Government Affairs Team
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
POE’s action alert to support HB 3885 is live! Tap the button below to take action! Act Now! Violent assaults […]
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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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2026 Winter Legislative Survey Results
The POE Government Affairs team prepared the following 4-question member survey on current education legislation.The survey results will be used […]
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Why House and Senate Deadlines Look Different
If you’ve noticed that the legislative deadlines of the House and Senate don’t line up, there’s a simple reason: the […]
Read More Key Education Bills Advance Out of Committee
Several bills advancing this week could have a direct impact on Oklahoma educators: SB 1617 – Increases required pay for […]
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