Melissa Jacques

Columbia, Oklahoma City

Capitol Bureau Reporter at Tulsa World

State government reporter for Tulsa World https://t.co/d3C6HTm3v8

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Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

1 month ago | tucson.com | Melissa Jacques |Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced at an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting that public school districts will be required to incorporate the Bible in their curricula effective immediately. Citing a state statute that directs the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents, Walters made the announcement at the beginning of Thursday’s meeting.
Proposed rule OK'd: Oklahoma wants parents' immigration status, not just students

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a slew of proposed administrative rules Tuesday, including one requiring school districts to collect citizenship information. As voted on Tuesday, the proposed administrative rule requires schools to collect documentation regarding the citizenship both of students enrolling in their district and their parents.
New rule: Oklahoma wants parents' immigration status, not just students

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a slew of proposed administrative rules Tuesday, including one requiring school districts to collect citizenship information. As voted on Tuesday, the proposed administrative rule requires schools to collect documentation regarding the citizenship both of students enrolling in their district and their parents.
Four northeastern Oklahoma educators' teaching certificates suspended

Dec 19, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques

OKLAHOMA CITY — Without discussion or debate in open session, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to suspend the teaching certificates of four northeastern Oklahoma educators Thursday. Arrested by the Tulsa Police Department on Sept. 28, former Bixby High School Principal Mickey Replogle was suspended from his job on Sept. 29 after multiple students and adults reported smelling alcohol on him at the school’s fall dance that night at the Renaissance Hotel, 6808 S. 107th East Ave.
Oklahoma House members take oath of office with 17 newly elected lawmakers

Nov 21, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Melissa Jacques

Share Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature OKLAHOMA CITY — The terms of the 17 new state representatives began on Wednesday with their swearing in on the House floor. Members took the oath of office under the guidance of Dustin P. Rowe, vice chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Wait list for developmental disabilities services significantly shorter

Nov 14, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques

OKLAHOMA CITY — Wait times have dropped from 13 to two years for people seeking developmental disabilities services from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. As of Oct. 31, 40% of people, which represents 2,036 families, who were previously on the wait list are receiving services or have been approved for services. The Legislature appropriated an additional $3 million for the department to process applications for 1,328 applications received between May 2, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2023.
Oklahoma State Board of Education hires new outside attorney

Nov 8, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques

OKLAHOMA CITY — In light of its previous attorney’s contract lapsing, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Friday to retain the services of an outside lawyer. In a 5-0 vote, the board voted to retain Joel Wohlgemuth, who works for Tulsa-based Norman Wohlgemuth, as independent legal counsel.
New interim tourism director shares concerns at state parks: Cave-ins, broken sewer lines

Oct 31, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Melissa Jacques

“It’s just amazing in the last 30 years how much development has come because of tourism in the state of Oklahoma,” he said. In his presentation, Zearley noted that tourism is the third largest industry in Oklahoma and that state park visitors spent $342.9 million in 2022. The department did receive some money for deferred maintenance in the last legislative session through the Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Act Fund.
Watch protesters for and against Ryan Walters outside this week's board meeting

Aug 23, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Melissa Jacques |Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton |Andrea Eger

Catch up on all of the coverage of this week's Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting, which was covered by Staff Writers Melissa Jacques, Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton, Andrea Eger and Staff Photographer Mike Simons. Despite the seemingly clear opinion from the attorney general, members of the board on Thursday discussed seeking more clarity on the matter.
Updated: Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

Jun 27, 2024 | tucson.com | Melissa Jacques |Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced at an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting that public school districts will be required to incorporate the Bible in their curricula effective immediately. Citing a state statute that directs the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents, Walters made the announcement at the beginning of Thursday's meeting.