The Oklahoma Senate approved legislation to encourage more classroom time for students.

Senate Bill 441 by Senator Marty Quinn is one of four agenda items of Senate Republicans. The bill passed on a 31-17 vote and now goes to the House for consideration.

“What’s best for students is to spend as much time as possible in the classroom with a quality teacher. Everything we do at the Legislature regarding education policy should be centered around students, and Senate Bill 441 puts the focus on students where it belongs,” said Treat, R-Oklahoma City. “This legislation is an important part of the Senate Republican agenda, because we are dedicated to policies that support students and teachers.”

“Senate Bill 441 allows local input on specific district needs by giving school officials the choice in what school calendar option to pursue,” said Quinn, R-Claremore. “The more time a student spends in the classroom with a quality teacher, the better off that student is going to be. Whatever we do regarding education policy should be for the benefit of the student, and Senate Bill 441 is good for students. I appreciate my Senate colleagues for advancing this important legislation.”