House Education Committee

Ledger Ledger photo by M. Scott Carter          State Sen. Mary Boren, standing at lectern, speaks during a meeting of the Senate Education Committee last week.

Ledger Ledger photo by M. Scott Carter State Sen. Mary Boren, standing at lectern, speaks during a meeting of the Senate Education Committee last week.

Panel OKs bills making changes to common, higher ed systems

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers passed several bills this week that could make major changes in both the state’s common and higher education systems. With Thursday’s deadline to hear legislation from the house of origin, House and Senate committees faced longer than usual agendas.