By:
Rebecca Fine
February 5, 2019 // Updated: February 5, 2019
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SB 11 would move cutoff dates for children entering pre-K from September 1 to July 1. Oklahoma would be the only state to have a cutoff before July 31st. The change would delay pre-K eligibility by a year for children who are two months shy of the new cutoff date. SB 11 would particularly hurt low-income families and children of color who benefit most from pre-K programs.
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By:
Carly Putnam
November 29, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019

All children should be able to see a doctor or fill a prescription when they need to. After all, access to quality health care in childhood makes it more likely that a person will succeed and thrive throughout their life.…
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The proposed rule change will be available for public comment until December 10. Click here to submit your own public comment.
Bad luck or hard times can hit any of us, and when it happens we should all be able…
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By:
Gene Perry
November 8, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019

At OK Policy, we often use Census numbers to understand what’s happening with Oklahoma’s people and economy. But the Census is so much more than just a convenient tool for policy analysis. Data from the Census is essential for deciding…
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By:
Gene Perry
September 25, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019

The first years of adulthood are a crucial time in anyone’s life. Many Oklahomans ages 18 to 24 are taking their first steps toward independence, whether they’re in college or just entering the workforce. These are also key years for…
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By:
Gene Perry
June 27, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019

A new report shows the youngest generation of Oklahomans face far-reaching challenges. The state ranks near the bottom in the nation for most measures of child well-being, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book released today by the Annie…
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Too many Oklahoma parents face an impossible choice – continue to work full-time and miss precious opportunities to bond with a new child, or leave work and put their finances and career at risk. Oklahomans shouldn’t face this choice. New…
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By:
Gene Perry
November 17, 2014 // Updated: January 19, 2019

About 168,000 children age 5 and younger in Oklahoma live in low-income families (making less than 200 percent of the poverty threshold, or $47,000 for a family of four). Like most families in America, the parents of these young children …
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