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New Oklahoma education laws take effect July 1: AI oversight, testing changes, teacher pipeline

Wednesday, July 1 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Several new education laws are set to take effect July 1, targeting everything from artificial intelligence in classrooms to statewide testing and teacher shortages. State Sen. Ally Seifried, a Republican from Claremore, says the focus is on improving outcomes while keeping pace with changes in technology. AI IN THE CLASSROOM One change in state law... Read More.

House Passes Government Oversight and Ethics Reform Package

Wednesday, March 25 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bipartisan package of reforms aimed at strengthening oversight of taxpayer dollars and reinforcing ethical standards in state and local government passed the House floor today and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. The initiative is led by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, who worked with members of both parties after... Read More.

Oversight Committee Work Complete

Friday, March 13 by Ponca City Now

by Rep. John Pfeiffer March 5 was the deadline for House bills and joint resolutions to pass out of oversight, Appropriations and Budget or rules committees in our legislative chamber. We passed 269 measures during the week in these committees. Bills that survived this stage in the legislative process are eligible to be considered by the... Read More.

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Rep. Chad Caldwell Secures Oversight Passage of Education Reform Bills

Thursday, February 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Wednesday passed a pair of higher education reforms in the House Education Oversight Committee. House Bill 3700 would require state colleges and universities to implement a policy requiring students' grades to be based only on academic performance, including attendance, and not on a student's opinions, beliefs or... Read More.

Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on

Wednesday, February 18 by AP

Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President... Read More.

House Oversight Committee Passes Bill Modifying Election Dates

Monday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure modifying the dates certain elections may be held is now eligible for consideration on the House floor. Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2106 to increase voter turnout for all elections while ensuring voters have ample opportunity to have their voices heard at the ballot box. Under current... Read More.

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