Oklahoma senators to refile bill to limit virtual school days

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session.

The bill would forbid public schools from scheduling at-home, online learning days except in cases of inclement weather, staff shortages, illnesses, building maintenance issues, or if school administrators deem it necessary and the Oklahoma State Department of Education approves.

Last session’s version, Senate Bill 1768, passed the Senate but failed to get a hearing on the House floor.

One of the bill’s authors, Sen. Lonnie...