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Advocacy group plans push of children's issues next session

Tim Farley

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Better nutrition, improved mental health counseling and corrected seat belt laws are some of the issues the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will push when the state legislature convenes in February.

Children United SWOK committee members stand in front of a list of sponsors Saturday at Lawton’s Elmer Thomas Park. Several individuals and businesses continue to support Children United founder Joe Chesko’s vision for an all-inclusive playground in Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Joe’s Vision: Lawton steps up for all-inclusive playground

Curtis Awbrey – Editor

Thursday, October 28, 2021

LAWTON — A vision shared by many became several steps closer to completion Saturday as supporters came out to Elmer Thomas Park. The vision: a playground designed for children with autism, spinal issues, cerebral palsy and even children with zero mobility.

“As a former police officer, the worst news you can ever deliver to a parent is that their child was killed in a car crash because they were not wearing a seat belt.” -Rep. Ross Ford

Another bill put forward to get more children to buckle up

Lenzy Krehbiel-burton Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY - For the third straight year, legislation has been filed to potentially expand Oklahoma’s seat belt laws to require more children to buckle up.

Seat Belt Laws for Children

Sen. Hicks announces studies on child seat belt laws

News Staff

Monday, September 9, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY - Members of the Senate will examine current seat belt laws for children this week at the state Capitol. “Last year, Oklahoma had 29 fatalities involving minors who were not restrained,” said Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, who requested the study.

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