Local area education advocates from different sides of the political aisle say they are opposed to the state’s private school funding bill that’s expected to make it to a full Senate vote Monday at the Capitol.
Education is a big topic at this year’s legislative session, as there’s dozens of proposed bills that could make a difference in your child’s education. News 9's Augusta McDonnell has been covering education policy closely this session.
The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee is telling state lawmakers to “stop harming public schools.” The grassroots advocates said new legislation is going to cause schools to compete for dollars and pit families against each other.
Parent, school, and student advocacy organizations are demanding full funding for schools. “We want our elected leaders to understand a majority of us as parents are choosing public schools. What we are looking for is our leaders to partner with us.”
