Katy Smith has highlighted failures in Oklahoma’s child protection systems through her work, emphasizing the need for accountability among taxpayer-funded institutions. A podcast and video discuss Presten’s case and urge citizens to contact representatives to advocate for reform. Citizens are called to elect officials committed to serving the public.
Norman public schools surveyed parents about the district’s smartphone policy in anticipation of new legislation. Concerns are rising over students accessing explicit content on school-issued laptops, despite filters. Advocates argue for a complete removal of technology from classrooms to protect children from digital addiction and preserve their innocence.
Mary from the V1SUT Vantage Substack discussed concerning Oklahoma Education Reform on the ROPE Report podcast, focusing on bills HB1937 and HB1491. HB1937 NOW allows parents to opt out of last year’s texting law, while HB1491 was gutted and replaced with language allowing state board of education members to add items to the agenda.
Oklahoma’s state legislature should not expand the State Longitudinal Database System (SLDS), originally funded by an Obama grant, despite existing data collection concerns. Increased government tracking of students should not be accomplished and citizens should oppose new data collection bills. We advocate for parental awareness and action to protect children’s privacy.
The cell phone bill SB139 proposed by Ally Seifried aims to enforce stricter cell phone policies in schools, overriding local school board authority. Critics argue it imposes unnecessary regulations, lacks enforcement mechanisms, and distracts from more pressing educational issues. The legislation is seen as an ineffective response to existing challenges in Oklahoma schools.
Oklahoma Legislation Affecting Homeschool Or Education Autonomy To Support Or Oppose
The author argues that Oklahoma already offers various education options, rendering the concept of ‘school choice’ unnecessary. They criticize government funding for private schools through taxpayer money, asserting that it undermines parental responsibility. The author calls for genuine discussions among Republicans about maintaining limited government, emphasizing personal accountability in education rather than relying on government intervention.
Jana Belcher and Robert Scott discussed the significance of homeschooling in Oklahoma, emphasizing its freedom compared to other states. They expressed concerns over the recent Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, arguing it threatens that freedom. A petition is available for those wishing to help remove homeschoolers from the tax credit.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Corey DeAngelis, accused of a past as a gay adult film star, urging Christians not to exploit this for political gain. It emphasizes the potential for personal change, critiques the blind faith in ‘experts,’ and encourages recognizing everyday individuals as equally credible sources of knowledge in political discourse.
In 2023, HB1934 created ‘Universal School Choice’ in Oklahoma, allocating public tax dollars to private education. This legislation raised concerns among some, questioning the impact of public funding on private schools’ autonomy. Recently, it was discovered that the federal government has an Office of Non-Public Education, which deals with private schools that receive federal funds, amplifying concerns about governmental control over education.