 Stitt stands with parents, not bureaucrats By Jonathan Small
In his State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt made clear he stands with parents before bureaucrats. That was a shock for status-quo defenders but welcome news to families. Stitt endorsed robust, statewide school choice, saying funding should follow a child instead of being tied to buildings or systems. The governor vowed to “support any legislation that gives parents more school choice” and specifically pointed to Senate Bill 1647, by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat. That legislation would allow state funding to follow a child to any school, including private schools, giving parents the financial ability to choose a wider array of education options and increasing the likelihood their children will be taught and excel academically in an environment that best serves them. “In Oklahoma, we listen to parents, because we know God gave kids to parents – not to the government,” Stitt said. Read more »by Jamison Faught - February 15, 2022 at 09:42AM |
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
OCPA column: Stitt stands with parents, not bureaucrats
