School choice refers to the ability of a parent to put their child in the best available school for that child, regardless of that family’s zip code or income. The state of Oklahoma has determined that every child in the state should be educated, and that taxpayer dollars will be spent for this purpose. However, a parent should not be restricted to sending their child only to the local neighborhood school if that school is not the best fit for that child. Parents should be allowed to utilize at least a portion of the tax dollars allocated for their child’s education to explore the available options, whether those options are public, charter, private or otherwise.
School Choice
The greatest degree of local control remains a parent's ability to choose one school over another. Choice basically means options, and in the state of Oklahoma we have five options that allow families to attend their school of choice. They include charter schools, virtual charter schools, homeschools, and scholarship opportunities to attend private schools.
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Contact Information
State Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
Last Modified on
Dec 06, 2024