Henry's Dropout Bill Passes Senate

Governor Brad Henry’s plan for reducing high school dropouts is on its way to the State House after receiving approval from the State Senate today.

The measure passed 31-14 on a motion to reconsider.

Senate Bill 519 by Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, R-Oklahoma City, would prohibit students under the age of 18 from dropping out of school and encourage them to work toward graduation instead. Henry said he hopes to reduce Oklahoma’s dropout rate and increase the number of high school graduates.

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