State Board approves some library-media deregulation requests, asks two districts to reapply
Oklahoma State Board of Education approved several library-media deregulation requests under 70 O.S. § 3-126, green-lighting reduced library hours or alternative supervision for multiple districts and denying two requests pending further recruitment documentation.
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The State Board of Education on May 21 approved deregulation requests under 70 O.S. § 3-126 that allow districts to reduce library hours or supervise library services through alternatives such as a library aide rather than a certified librarian. The board approved Nobel and South Coffeyville for the 2025–2026 school year and approved Cyril and Fairland for 2026–2027.
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