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! Shawn Hime Steven Crawford Ryan Owens Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director OSSBA CCOSA USSA State House Contact Information Representative Email Phone Room Armes, Don [email protected] (405) 557-7307 440 Banz, Gary W. [email protected] (405) 557-7395 406 Bennett, John [email protected] (405) 557-7315 300A Biggs, Scott R. [email protected] (405) 557-7405 242 Billy, Lisa J. [email protected] (405) 557-7365 302A Blackwell, Gus [email protected] (405) 557-7384 305A Brown, Mike [email protected] (405) 557-7408 545 Brumbaugh, David [email protected] (405) 557-7347 400B Cannaday, Ed [email protected] (405) 557-7375 546 Casey, Dennis [email protected] (405) 557-7344 300B Christian, Mike [email protected] (405) 557-7371 303 Cleveland, Bobby [email protected] (405) 557-7308 240 Cockroft, Josh [email protected] (405) 557-7349 329B Condit, Donnie [email protected] (405) 557-7376 500A Coody, Ann [email protected] (405) 557-7398 439 Cooksey, Marian [email protected] (405) 557-7342 409 Cox, Doug [email protected] (405) 557-7415 331 Dank, David [email protected] (405) 557-7392 435 Denney, Lee [email protected] (405) 557-7304 441 Derby, David [email protected] (405) 557-7377 408 DeWitt, Dale [email protected] (405) 557-7332 328 Dorman, Joe [email protected] (405) 557-7305 540 Echols, Jon [email protected] (405) 557-7354 248 Enns, John [email protected] (405) 557-7321 434 Fisher, Dan [email protected] (405) 557-7311 202 Floyd, Kay [email protected] (405) 557-7396 510B Fourkiller, William [email protected] (405) 557-7394 542 Glenn, Larry [email protected] (405) 557-7399 502 Grau, Randy [email protected] (405) 557-7360 338 Hall, Elise [email protected] (405) 557-7403 301 Hamilton, Rebecca [email protected] (405) 557-7397 510 Hardin, Tommy [email protected] (405) 557-7383 301 Henke, Katie [email protected] (405) 557-7361 246 Hickman, Jeffrey W. [email protected] (405) 557-7339 401 Hoskin, Chuck [email protected] (405) 557-7319 509 Hulbert, Arthur [email protected] (405) 557-7310 204 Inman, Scott [email protected] (405) 557-7370 548 Jackson, Mike [email protected] (405) 557-7317 411 Johnson, Dennis de ...
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