Legislative Goals
Legislative Goals and Guiding Principles 2023-24
CCOSA Legislative Goals 2023-24
2023-24 CCOSA Legislative Goals
ACADEMICS: CCOSA will
- Support a plan to sustain innovative learning initiatives with a bold investment in funding.
- Support modernized graduation requirements and the elimination of barriers to support flexible college and career pathway programs, including concurrent enrollment, dual credit options, and career tech opportunities.
- Support broadband access for all students.
FUNDING: CCOSA will
- Support continued investments in operational costs and teacher and support employee salaries, including related service providers, with the goal of reaching the regional average for per pupil funding.
- Oppose unfunded mandates and any attempts to divert public funds to non-public schools.
- Oppose any attempts to reduce local funding sources.
ACCOUNTABILITY: CCOSA will
- Support the continued development and implementation of evidence-based curriculum materials and accountability measures with multi-criteria indicators of student growth.
- Support equal accountability for all schools receiving public dollars.
- Support changing the composition and appointment process to the State Board of Education as recommended in the LOFT Report (June, 2022).
- Support reducing bureaucratic regulations and oppose administrative rules not required by law.
EMPLOYEES: CCOSA will
- Support legislation to address the current teacher, including related service providers, and support staff shortage.
- Support the elimination of barriers to allow retired teachers to re-enter the classroom upon retirement without restrictions or additional costs to school districts.
- Support the elimination of barriers to address the bus driver shortage.
LOCAL CONCERNS: CCOSA will
- Oppose any legislation that removes educational decisions from locally elected Boards of Education.
- Oppose the expansion of charter schools without input from local boards of education.
- Support research-based initiatives that study the harmful effects of vaping/THC/Fentanyl, and other “Gateway Drugs” on Oklahoma’s youth.
FEDERAL: CCOSA will
- Support efforts to maximize Oklahoma federal education funds.
- Support the expansion of E-rate funding.
Legislative Guiding Principles
CCOSA will consider taking a position on legislation or making a policy statement on issues that are relevant to its vision and mission. In making that determination, the following questions will be considered:
CCOSA Vision -- As the state’s preeminent membership association for school administrators, CCOSA serves as Oklahoma’s most active and trusted voice in education policy, practice, and leadership, informing and shaping public policy and public opinion to ensure Oklahomans have the best public school system available.
CCOSA Mission -- to promote quality administrative leadership for Oklahoma schools through professional development, legislation, and member services.
- Will the legislation support CCOSA’s vision and mission?
- Will it improve the quality and success of our school systems and their students or promote the development of a skilled, educated and healthy workforce?
- Have the expected fiscal impact of the legislation and current economic environment been appropriately considered
- Will it divert public dollars to be used for private purposes?
- Is it supported in research to be effective for schools and children?
- Will it create less paperwork and/or requirements for schools?
- Will the support of CCOSA likely make a difference to the outcome?
- Does the issue impact a large number of our members, their schools and Oklahoma’s children?
- Will taking a position create a significant conflict among members or other common education organizations?
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