OASSP/OMLEA Legislative Goals

Support a plan for investment into innovative learning initiatives to improve outcomes in reading comprehension and math and other academic areas.

Continue to 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 district flexibility in the assessment of career readiness pathways.

Support virtual day exception for local administration of the ACT Test.

Support increased 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 and increasing starting salaries for new teachers.

Oppose unfunded mandates and any attempts to divert public funds to non-public schools.

Oppose any effort to reduce or eliminate local funding sources — including those that support state assessment benchmarks — unless equivalent funding is provided by the state to fully replace those resources.

Advocate for funding to support alternative education programs that employ licensed counselors and mental health professionals to provide behavioral and mental health assistance, creating a safe learning environment for students.

Support legislation that will maintain student transfer decisions at the local level. 

Support research-based initiatives that study the harmful effects of vaping/THC/Fentanyl, and other “Gateway Drugs” on Oklahoma’s youth.

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.

Continue to provide funding to support student safety measures.

Support E-rate funding.

Support efforts to maximize and work against reductions to Oklahoma federal education funds.

Support measures to fully fund Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.