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Schools across the country -- from Alexandria, Virginia, to Los Angeles, California -- responded to the death last year of George Floyd by scaling back or doing away with police officers on campuses. But one majority-Black suburban community in the D.C. area is bucking the trend.

NORMAN — After a tedious three-year process, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants had his education and play-based learning bill signed into law by the governor on May 11.

The following is recent news from that occurred in the Oklahoma State Capitol:

Deseret News Share this story The Park Building on President’s Circle at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is pictured on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Senators from Utah and Arizona have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Senators from Utah and Arizona have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Sen. Kyrsten Sine...

How Mitt Romney, Kyrsten Sinema propose to reduce student debt, make college more affordable Dennis Romboy © Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The Park Building on President’s Circle at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is pictured on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Senators from Utah and Arizona have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable. Senators from Utah and Arizona have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to reduce s...

Sens. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced a bill to forgive student debt. The Earn to Learn Act establishes a matched savings program for “low-income” college students. “The funds can be used to pay for tuition, books, and other education-related expenses that might otherwise prevent them from attending,” according to the  Arizona Republic. “Education was my key to opportunity, and I’m committed to ensuring all Arizona students have the same access to higher ...

The Earn to Learn Act will allow low-income students to pay for college-related expenses through a college-matched savings program “We must do better to ensure American students have the skills and training necessary to pursue good-paying jobs that keep up with our changing economy,” Romney said. “Our legislation will help students pursue their education by equipping them with the financial resources and knowledge they need to attend college, career and technical schools without the burde...

PGCPS School Board votes to keep school resource officers A district-wide survey revealed 82% of its 13,000 respondents think SROs are important or very important to maintaining a safe learning environment. Author: Jess Arnold Updated: 7:31 AM EST March 2, 2021 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md. — After months of delays, the Prince Georges County Public School Board voted Monday night to keep school resource officers in their schools, while eventually phasing out schoo...

Constituents of Norman’s three state House representatives should be on the look out for three bills in particular over the course of the 2021 legislative session.

Is it just me or is it wrongheaded to present this as an either-or situation, with safer schools behind Door No. 1 and better adjusted kids behind Door No. 2?