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Published on November 12, 2024
Oklahoma State Superintendent Forms Advisory Committee in Anticipation of Trump Administration Education PoliciesSource: Wikipedia/United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced the formation of an advisory committee within the State Department of Education to prepare for changes in federal public education policies under a potential Trump administration. Walters stated, "The future of Oklahoma’s public education is bright with incoming President Donald Trump who has been a fearless champion of efforts to eliminate the federal bureaucracy that has shut local communities and parents out of the decisions that impact their students’ educations." He is working to identify committee members to help align Oklahoma's education system with these anticipated changes, according to the State Superintendent of Public Instructions.

Walters has formed a committee to focus on parental rights, education choice, academic achievement, and reducing government bureaucracy in public education. The search for committee members is underway, targeting education leaders and policymakers in Oklahoma who align with the administration's vision, as reported by the State Superintendent of Public Instructions.

Walters is working to form an advisory committee made up of "individuals who are dedicated to improving Oklahoma’s academic outcomes and getting to work on ways we can continue to champion the priorities outlined in my memo to parents and schools last week." The members will be selected for their commitment to public education policies that align with the state's goals, including advocating for school choice and prioritizing academic success over what Walters refers to as "social indoctrination." Details about the committee's composition and members will be announced soon, as stated by the State Superintendent of Public Instructions.