Oklahoma lawmakers report ‘bipartisan concern’ with Walters’ new education rules
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Legislature can approve, reject or pass the rules to the governor OKLAHOMA CITY — New rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education — ranging from “foundational values” to accreditation penalties — are meeting bipartisan scrutiny in the state Legislature. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern over new regulations from state Superintendent Ryan Walters and whether they have shaky legal ground.