Oklahoma
State Senate
Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2009
Sen. Gary Stanislawski
Governor Signs Legislation Creating Task Force
on Internet-Based Instruction
More and more of Oklahoma’s students are relying
on the internet for their education, and thanks to legislation
signed into law Friday those students and their parents will be
able to be rest assured that they’re getting the same high
quality education as they would in a traditional classroom. SB
604 was authored by Sen. Gary
Stanislawski who wanted to ensure that Oklahoma’s internet-based
education system is efficient and reliable, and not just the easy
way out for students.
“Because of the growing popularity of internet-based education
in our state, it’s crucial that we ensure the quality of
this program and that we’re not short-changing our students,”
said Stanislawski, R-Tulsa. “This is a great option for
many students with extenuating circumstances, but we need to make
sure that they aren’t just using this because it’s
easier or less work. Allowing a lower level of quality will not
only hurt the students, but the state when those students don’t
have the basic knowledge to become productive citizens in our
society, and that’s the last thing we want.”
SB 604, which was requested by the United Suburban Schools Association,
will create a task force to study the efficiency and accountability
of the state’s Internet-based instruction program. The seven
member task force will review internet-based instruction programs
offered throughout the state and make recommendations for any
statutory or regulatory changes necessary to improve the accountability
and effectiveness of the program. The task force must submit its
findings by November 10, 2009.
For more information contact:
Sen. Stanislawski's Office - 405-521-5636
