On March 5th, a discussion with homeschooling advocates Jana Belcher and Robert Scott addressed concerns about proposed legislation affecting the Parental Choice Tax Credit for homeschoolers. The conversation highlighted potential issues with rising private school costs linked to the tax credit and the implications of data collection on homeschoolers. Robert’s presentation is available for sharing.
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.
Without spending a lot of time re-hashing our stance on the Parental Choice voucher program – the state should NEVER,… Continue Reading
Guest post by Ann Kerr School choice. Parental choice. It sounds good. It looks good. But, is it really all… Continue Reading
The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act (OPCTCA) – HB1934 – directed the OTC to create/promulgate rules “to implement the… Continue Reading
SB1647 grows government, infringes on the individual liberty of those who have taken the personal responsibility to care for their own children to the point of paying twice (taxes and tuition) and takes responsibility from churches and individuals to help those who need help. The concept is wrong and the bill is poorly written. That’s really about all there is to it.
Guest Post by Emily Hladik (Bio below) SB 1647 creates the Oklahoma Empowerment Account Program under an emergency declaration. As an… Continue Reading
Every legislative session in Oklahoma, the topic of “School Choice” rears its head. People become “School Choice” advocates because they… Continue Reading