State Superintendent Lindel Fields reacts to budget announcement

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lindel Fields

Oklahoma City -State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields issued the following statement in reaction to the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announcing of a budget agreement.

“We are excited about today’s announcement and appreciate the investment in Oklahoma’s public schools. Increasing teacher pay, continued security funding and the focus on literacy align with our priorities at OSDE.

“We are grateful to the Governor, Senate and House leadership for their collaborative approach in working with OSDE officials to make education a priority in our state.”