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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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Capitol Corner Update: 05.11.2026
Classroom Safety Bill fails deadline despite overwhelming support. The Classroom Safety bill (HB 3885) sailed through the House earlier this…
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…
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,…
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…
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
Updated: 05.11.2026 Classroom Safety Bill fails deadline despite overwhelming support. The Classroom Safety bill (HB 3885) sailed through the House…