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The State House of Representatives passed a $447 million teacher pay plan Monday night, the first tax increase of its kind to pass in the House by a required 75 percent majority since that law was instituted in 1992.
Many educator supporters will attend Tuesday's OKC Council meeting to discuss the MAPS extension plan.
Dozens of teachers and educators are closer to becoming state lawmakers after Tuesday night's primary election.
Organizers with Oklahoma Parents and Educators for Public Education said close to 40 people in the education field filed for state office Wednesday, hoping their strength in numbers will send a message.
Between 30 and 40 Oklahoma educators are running for a spot at the Capitol and they’re filing at the same time next week.
