SB 1625 is the latest in a long series of bills aimed at hurting school employee advocacy at the State Capitol. The bill does so by targeting school employees’ Constitutional right of association. SB 99, filed last year, aimed to deter school employees from joining any professional organization by instituting senseless bureaucratic red tape. ThisContinue reading Two Bills Aim to Hurt Teacher Advocacy, Infringe on Civil Liberties
Each bill has a long way to go before being sent to the Governor, but clearing committee is the first step! Senate Bill 1313: provides a teacher pay increase of $1,500 for those with 0-4 years of experience, $2,000 for those with 5-9 years of experience, $2,500 for teachers with 10-14 years of experience, andContinue reading Top Education Bills to Pass Committee So Far
Senate Education Chairman Adam Pugh unveiled the Oklahoma Senate’s education agenda for the 2024 Legislative Session during a press conference Wednesday, January 31. Sen. Pugh was joined by fellow Education Committee members Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, Sen. Kristen Thompson, and Sen. Ally Seifried. The group highlighted several key bills aimed at improving public education in Oklahoma,Continue reading Oklahoma Senate Unveils Education Priorities
Five Education Bills to Watch 1. SB 1256 amends the advanced, lead, and master teacher mentor program by requiring that all mentor bonuses be paid fully by the Oklahoma State Department of Education via the state’s lottery fund. Currently, mentor bonuses are funded equally by one’s local school district and the state, making the prospectContinue reading Oklahoma’s 2024 Legislative Session: 5 Bills to Watch
Welcome to POE’s Capitol Corner! Capitol Corner is designed to be a one-stop shop for all legislative and political activities affecting education in Oklahoma. At Professional Oklahoma Educators, we seek to provide our members with accurate and relevant information so they can easily stay informed on important issues affecting the classroom. But communication goes bothContinue reading Welcome To Capitol Corner!
