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Bixby board to remove 'opt‑out' language from testing policy after state guidance
Summary
Following guidance from the Oklahoma State Department of Education and legal advice, the Bixby Board agreed March 12 to remove opt‑out language from local testing policy (Policy 3134) while keeping parental choices accessible in practice.
The Bixby Board of Education on March 12 discussed and approved changes to Policy 3134 (Oklahoma school testing program) after the State Department of Education advised districts that local opt‑out language is not authorized in policy. Board members said they had sought legal advice and were advised to remove the opt‑out provision from the district policy while maintaining family‑friendly practices.
Amanda Steven, chair, and other board members said the district will not force a…
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