Category: Legislative

HSOK recently became aware of a new “Tim Tebow” style bill, HB-4491. A “Tim Tebow” bill is a a bill that gives homeschool students access to extracurricular activities (such as sports) provided by public schools. The underlying problem with Tim Tebow bills is that, unlike access to libraries, parks, or playgrounds, participation in these activities … Continue reading HB-4491 – Homeschoolers in Public School Sports/Activities

SB-1975 is a bill which instructs public schools to provide AP tests to “students who reside in the district.” HSOK is in favor of this bill, not because of an urgent need for homeschoolers to have access to AP tests, but that it is a model of wording that does not impinge on homeschool freedom, … Continue reading SB-1975 – AP Tests for All Students

All three of these bills will repeal the homeschool tax credit, and HSOK is STRONGLY in favor of any of the three of these passing. One of these bills, HB-1519, surgically removes homeschoolers from the “Parental Choice Tax Credit,” but leaves the private school part of the voucher program (refundable tax credit) in-place. This bill … Continue reading HB-1519, HB-2953, and HB-3684 (Repealing the Tax Credit)

UPDATE – we have talked to Woolley’s office and they have agreed to update the bill! We will change our position to “in favor” as soon as the amendments are added to the bill. The below discussion represents our position prior to the amendments. Homeschool Oklahoma opposes HB-2950 as it currently stands.  HB-2950 supports equal … Continue reading HB 2950 (Removing ACT Score Differentiation)

HB-2963 removes the ACT as an entrance criteria for Oklahoma higher education.  Homeschool Oklahoma is not fully opposed to this bill; we do have concerns about its impact on homeschooling families. The ACT itself has become a problematic test over the past few years. While historically it measured student aptitude, the rigor and independence of … Continue reading HB-2963 (Removing ACT Criteria)

SB-1322 prohibits the anonymous reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect allegations, referring such anonymous reports to the local 9-1-1 service.  Homeschool Oklahoma recognizes that homeschoolers have long been subject to false child abuse complaints by people who merely disagree with their decision to homeschool.  Therefore Homeschool Oklahoma supports this bill. Some important notes about … Continue reading SB 1322 (Abuse Reporting Requirements)