State Superintendent Ryan Walters says he inherited an “absolute dumpster fire” from Joy Hofmeister at the State Department of Education. He just referred to the Teachers Union as a “terrorist organization.” #okleg #oklaed Walters says 37 resignations and 7 firings at OSDE since last year, adds some were junior level and others higher level. Seventeen positions have been eliminated. Nine positions his agency is looking to fill.

The House is now considering HB1028, which would bar the use of corporal punishment on disabled students. You heard that right, they’re actually arguing about it. Rep. Jim Olsen just cited Proverbs: He that spareth his rod hateth his son. #okleg #oklaed Rep. John Talley, the bill’s author: I don’t want to be known as a state that beats disabled kids.

HAPPENING NOW: The Oklahoma Veterans Commission has a regular meeting scheduled for today. However the commission has failed to reach a quorum. Interestingly this is the first meeting since Gov. Stitt removed the chair and vice chair. #okleg Another interesting tidbit from today: ODVA Executive Director Joel Kinstel spoke w/ media after the non-meeting in his office, an office that was noticeable bare. When asked if he thought the Stitt appointees would attempt to fire him, Kinstel said, "I really don't know."