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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Capitol News
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 […]
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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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Gov. Stitt’s Final State of the State Address
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt reflected on his tenure as governor and […]
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5 Education Bills to Watch in 2026
Oklahoma lawmakers have filed a wave of education proposals for the 2026 Legislative Session. From major changes to early literacy […]
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Oklahoma’s Promise: Now for Career Educators Too
Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed House Bill 1727, expanding the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)—a.k.a. Oklahoma’s Promise—to include the […]
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2025 Spring Legislative Survey Results
The POE Government Affairs team prepared the following member survey on recently amended bills. The survey results will be used […]
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2025 Legislative Survey Results: Cell Phone Ban, Virtual School Days, & Agency Rules
The POE Government Affairs team prepared the following member survey on student cell phone use, virtual school days, and the […]
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Earn Extra as a Mentor Teacher? Here’s How to Apply
In 2022, The Oklahoma Legislature established the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program (OTEP) as a way for qualified teachers to earn […]
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Oklahoma’s 2023-24 School Employee Pay Raise, Explained
After months of fierce negotiations, the House and Senate finally found common ground and came together to make a historic […]
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