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Special education programs that provide resources and supports to children with identified disabilities have been mandatory in the United States since 1975. Moving from exclusionary policies to greater inclusion in the general classroom has significantly changed how these programs operate. Special education designations not only impact the kinds of resources available to students but also the amount of state funding a school district receives. Last updated: 7/29/2021

Governor Stitt signed SB229 on May 28, 2021, making the Redbud Grants the first, official state revenue contribution to school capital projects. These grants are funded using medical marijuana retail sales tax revenue and, if needed, a portion of state general sales taxes. Last updated: 6/14/2021

This graphic looks at the number of high school students entering college in an Oklahoma college or university who are required to take "zero level" courses. Educational institutions require these courses before the student can enroll in courses that count toward degree completion. Typically, these courses are charged directly to the student, not only stretching out the length of the degree program but also increasing cost. Last updated: 5/24/2021

The three data sources being compared in this interactive visualization are the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS), which is the financial accounting arm of Oklahoma's State Department of Education. Last updated: 9/1/2021

Per pupil expenditures (PPE) are an average of what schools spend per student on a wide variety of things. These calculations are different for each state. These charts display data from Oklahoma and surrounding states. Last updated: 9/1/2021

Where does funding for schools come from? These three graphs compare the revenue sources for education in states in this region; how local sources have changed over the last six years; and the amount of change in total revenue over the last six years. Last Updated: 9/1/2021

The Sinking Fund receives local tax dollars upon voter approval. The fund’s purpose is to pay the district’s voted debts for capital improvements. This includes payments on voter-approved bonds for large-scale projects. The amount of bonds a district can seek is capped at 10% of the total valuation of the real property located in a district. The fund can also be used to pay for other district debts like those imposed by a court through a judgment. Last updated: 3/11/2021

This visualization shows districts and schools that offer computer science. It is important to look at metrics regarding equity, including offerings for low-income and racially and ethnically diverse student populations. Last updated: 2/8/2021

These interactive graphs allow you to explore the enrollment data statewide by site type, grade level and district. It tells us a lot about the students currently being served in our public schools. Last updated: 2/7/2021