Two Bills Aim to Hurt Teacher Advocacy in Oklahoma

Daniel M. TinneyLeave a comment

Archived: This article addresses bills from the 2022 Oklahoma Legislative Session. The recent bipartisan success of defeating SB 1647—universal school vouchers—has not gone unnoticed. But what has escaped the public spotlight is the long-term strategy to erode the advocacy of teachers and school employees in Oklahoma. Two bills—SB 634 and SB 1592—are part of thisContinue reading Two Bills Aim to Hurt Teacher Advocacy in Oklahoma

5 Reasons to Oppose Universal School Vouchers—SB1647

Jennifer KislingLeave a comment

For the current status of SB 1647: universal school vouchers, please visit POE’s Action Center What the Bill Would Do: Senate Bill 1647 proposes a universal school voucher for all Oklahoma students. Under the proposal, students would be eligible to use the voucher for any private school or other education-related expense. The voucher cannot be usedContinue reading 5 Reasons to Oppose Universal School Vouchers—SB1647