State Superintendent Ryan Walters notified Oklahoma parents and school superintendents about anticipated federal public education policy changes under the "new presidential administration". In a memo distributed Thursday, Walters outlined the Oklahoma State Department of Education's priorities, with a focus on limiting federal control over education in favor of greater local authority. “For decades, the U.S. Department of Education has unjustifiably expanded federal power over American education, squeezing local communities and parents out of control of their own schools,” Walters stated. “Thanks to President Trump, we are going to reverse that trend.” A release on Thursday stated that the memo highlights 'eliminating federal bureaucracy would allow funding to be directed to local schools, giving parents and communities a more significant role in educational decisions'. The release said Walters pledges to 'reduce federal influence in Oklahoma’s schools and restore control to local authorities'.
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