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New Oklahoma data show rising school revenue—and a soaring cash pile
Curtis Shelton | January 30, 2026
New Oklahoma data show rising school revenue—and a soaring cash pile
Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
![]() Budget & Tax New Oklahoma data show rising school revenue—and a soaring cash pile
New data show Oklahoma public schools have far more money today than they did 15 years ago. Adjusted for inflation, per-pupil funding rose from $12,598 to $13,751. At the same time, districts have dramatically increased their unspent cash reserves.
Curtis Shelton | January 30, 2026 New Oklahoma data show rising school revenue—and a soaring cash pile Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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