Legislative Goals

OASSP/OMLEA Legislative Goals 2024-25

2024-25 OASSP/OMLEA Legislative Goals

ACADEMICS: OASSP/OMLEA will

Support a plan for investment into innovative learning initiatives to restore learning loss in reading and math.
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.

FUNDING: OASSP/OMLEA will

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.
Oppose unfunded mandates and any attempts to divert public funds to non-public schools.
Oppose any attempts to reduce local funding sources.
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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: OASSP/OMLEA will

Support the continued development and implementation of research-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).
Streamline the accreditation process in statute to assure support to districts while reducing redundant reporting.
Support reducing bureaucratic regulations and oppose administrative rules not supported by law.
Eliminate student attendance from any accountability matrix.

EMPLOYEES: OASSP/OMLEA will

Support legislation that will maintain student transfer decisions at the local level.
We support examining teacher and administrative preparation programs to reflect the changing needs of students.
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 a more accessible pathway to becoming a certified special education teacher.
Support a pay raise for all school support staff.

LOCAL CONCERNS: OASSP/OMLEA will

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.
Continue to provide funding to support student safety measures.

FEDERAL: OASSP/OMLEA will

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