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More than 100 superintendents and school boards around the state are concerned about a recent move by Oklahoma’s State Board of Education to equalize funding of charter and traditional public schools.
Additionally, state lawmakers are exploring a measure to nullify the state board’s decision that would also provide some other funding for brick and mortar charter schools.
Shawnee Public Schools passed a motion to explore joining litigation efforts against the State Board of Education Monday night.
“Our board has interest in and moving forward in whatever manner to try to protect the taxpayer dollars that are paid into property taxes and the ad valorem building fund for our students,” Shawnee superintendent April Grace said.
Oklahoma Public School Districts Band Together To Fight Charter School Funding Equalization
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Oklahoma school district sues over charter school settlement
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The district on Wednesday filed a legal petition asking a court to find the State Board of Education didn t have the authority to settle a 2017 lawsuit with the Oklahoma Public Charter School Association in a way that will allow charter schools to receive more local tax dollars. The SBE (State Board of Education) is granted certain powers by the Legislature. Those powers do not include making changes to Oklahoma statutes or the Oklahoma Constitution, particularly to the public school funding mechanism, according to the lawsuit filed in Oklahoma County District Court.
The district seeks a declaratory judgment on state law regarding school funding and a decision on whether the State Board of Education has the authority to implement the proposed settlement to boost charter school funding through local tax sources.
Oklahoma school district sues over charter school settlement
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