Oklahoma teacher bonus controversy escalates: educators suing over alleged misinformation
Channel: KOKH - FOX 25
Date: 2024-02-01

Two teachers are now suing the State Department of Education for the teacher signing bonus debacle.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters is again on the defense, blaming the press for "misinformation" on the situation that led OSDE to try and claw back thousands of dollars they paid teachers in error.

Supt. Walters said he's in talks with the teachers involved and the federal government, looking to resolve the issue that's brought criticism from Republican lawmakers and multiple legal battles.

The controversy revolves around a federally funded program of teacher signing bonuses to recruit new educators in the classroom.

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