LEGISLATIVE ALERT- HB 2625- IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED May 21, 2014 Yesterday Governor Fallin vetoed HB 2625. This veto strips away the right of parents to have a voice in determining the appropriate educational placement of their third grader. HB 2625 would allow parents, two teachers, a school principal, and a trained reading specialist to unanimously determine whether to promote or retain a child in third grade. If a student with reading deficiencies is promoted to fourth grade under the provisions of HB 2625, the bill requires the district to develop an intensive reading remediation plan to get the student reading at grade level. Governor Fallin vetoed HB 2625 citing studies that students with reading deficiencies that are promoted to higher grades are more likely to end up on social welfare programs or go to prison. In reality, the Reading Sufficiency Act, as enforced this year, has been exceptionally cruel to students with special needs as approximately half of all students at risk of retention are receiving special education services. HB 2625 would provide a two year window of time to determine if there is a need to allow for local control and increased parental involvement in the proper implementation of the Reading Sufficiency Act. HB 2625 passed the State Senate and House with over 90% support. Think about that – HB 2625 enjoyed support from an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, yet Governor Fallin decided to veto the bill. By vetoing HB 2625, Governor Fallin is basically telling Oklahoma parents and teachers that they shouldnt have a voice in the education of their students. Please contact your lawmaker today and urge them to override the veto on HB 2625. Thanks for your help! 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