Link to HB-4491Contact Chair and Vice Chair of Education Oversight Committee and Chair and Vice Chair of Common Education Committee. Scroll to the bottom of those pages for contact information. 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 … Continue reading HB-4491 – Homeschoolers in Public School Sports/Activities
Link to SB-1975Contact Chair and Vice Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee 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 … Continue reading SB-1975 – AP Tests for All Students
See bottom of page for links to contact Representatives 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 … 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)
Link to SB-1322Contact Chair and Vice Chair of Health and Human Services Committee 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 … Continue reading SB 1322 (Abuse Reporting Requirements)
On today’s podcast we interview Nicki Truesdell. Nicki is a homeschooling mom and is a renowned speaker, author, and homeschool consultant. Additionally, she is a strong voice in the homeschooling movement for homeschooling freedom. Today, we talk about current threats to homeschooling freedoms which come in the modern guise of ESAs, vouchers, tax credits, “School … Continue reading Interview with Nicki Truesdell
In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TurningPoint USA chapters have been starting across the nation, with sixty-eight chapters starting in Oklahoma alone. Included in these are more than twenty homeschool chapters across the state. Here, we caught up to a TPUSA chapter forming in Tulsa and interviewed the student leadership team after … Continue reading TPUSA Homeschool Chapters Starting in Oklahoma (Interview)
In recent months, interest has grown in passing a “Tim Tebow” law in Oklahoma—legislation that would allow homeschooled students to participate in public school athletic programs. These proposals are named after NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, who was homeschooled in Florida while playing for his local public school team. Homeschool Oklahoma appreciates the desire for more … Continue reading Why Homeschool Oklahoma Opposes Tim Tebow Laws
This weekend we had our Homeschool Oklahoma leadership summit in Edmond, where homeschool leaders across the state met together to discuss both the practical and the big-picture aspects of leading homeschool groups and co-ops. The event included multiple keynotes as well as group discussion and fellowship. Today’s podcast will be one of our keynote presentations, … Continue reading Formation of the Heart (Leadership Summit 2025)
