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OEQA seeks funding for Strong Readers implementation, psychometrics and data capacity
Summary
Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) told the committee it has modernized operations and requested recurring and one‑time funds for Strong Readers Act implementation, psychometric support for test standard setting, a data integration specialist and expanded shared services to maintain growing deliverables.
An OEQA representative presented the agency’s accomplishments and a multi‑part funding request tied to statutory responsibilities, test development and data services. OEQA reported internal reorganization savings and new digital tools but asked the committee to consider a modest package of additional funding linked to new duties and operational needs.
OEQA outlined three funding buckets. First, roughly $300,000 would shore up work required by recent and pending statutes: $50,000 to contract a reading specialist to support implementation of the Strong Readers Act (screening tool selection, professional development and test design), $100,000 for psychometric support tied to test standard‑setting and national…
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