Exciting events are coming to homeschoolers this year! The HSOK Leadership Summit is this fall (Oct 23-24), Capitol Day is February 2, and we are having a state homeschool convention in 2027 on June 4-5. Not only that, but in 2027 we are also launching a homeschool film festival! https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026MidYearUpdate_mixed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading Upcoming Events with HSOK
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2027: The State Convention is Back!
Those of us who have homeschooled a long time remember fondly the excitement of the state convention: Getting together with like-minded people across the state Learning better ways to teach and disciple your family Getting encouraged for the long haul Finding curriculum and extracurriculars that perfectly match your family Getting a new perspective from a … Continue reading 2027: The State Convention is Back!
Legislative Update for 2026
In this episode we are going to cover the status of various bills we are tracking relating to homeschooling in the 2026 legislative session, as well as talk about Homeschool Oklahoma’s general approach to legislation. What makes a good bill and what do we want out of the legislative process? We will talk about how … Continue reading Legislative Update for 2026
Homeschoolers Want Fairness, Not Special Favors
Homeschool Oklahoma is grateful for the tremendous growth of homeschooling over the past decade. Public understanding has increased, support has broadened, and homeschool families in our state are rarely subject to unnecessary intrusion. We are thankful for that. But with growing support has come a trend that concerns us: the push to offer homeschoolers government-funded … Continue reading Homeschoolers Want Fairness, Not Special Favors
Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt. 2
This episode is the second half of our interview with Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins. Leigh is preparing to release a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for a solid homeschooling foundation. In this episode we cover a variety of topics including the importance and … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt. 2
Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt 1
In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview the founder of Classical Conversations, which organizes homeschooling communities around the US (and the world) focused on following Christian principles and classical education. Leigh has just finished a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt 1
HB-4491 – Homeschoolers in Public School Sports/Activities
UPDATE – this bill has passed the House and is making headway in the Senate. Please read the description below to understand why HSOK is OPPOSED to this bill. CONTACT YOUR SENATOR TODAY to let them know what you think about this bill! Link to HB-4491Contact Chair and Vice Chair of Education Oversight Committee and … Continue reading HB-4491 – Homeschoolers in Public School Sports/Activities
SB-1975 – AP Tests for All Students
UPDATE – we are excited that this bill has PASSED THE SENATE and has moved on to the house! This bill is a model bill for fairness for all students without explicitly naming homeschoolers. The benefit is not a free service (no freebies from the government), it is not an academically gated benefit (no risk … Continue reading SB-1975 – AP Tests for All Students
HB-1519, HB-2953, and HB-3684 (Repealing the Tax Credit)
See bottom of page for links to contact Representatives UPDATE – all three of these bills seem to have stalled in committee. The bills to fully repeal the vouchers (HB-2953 and HB-3684) are both stalled in the education subcommittee of the appropriations and budget committee. The bill to just remove homeschoolers from the voucher is … Continue reading HB-1519, HB-2953, and HB-3684 (Repealing the Tax Credit)
HB 2950 (Removing ACT Score Differentiation)
UPDATE – since this bill has been amended from its previous version (and now does not explicitly or implicitly mention homeschoolers), Homeschool Oklahoma is now IN FAVOR of this bill. This bill has PASSED the house and is currently under consideration in the senate under the sponsorship of Senator Prieto. Homeschool Oklahoma is IN FAVOR … Continue reading HB 2950 (Removing ACT Score Differentiation)