Oklahoma's Republican governor, Kevin Stitt, has revealed his vision for the state's high school graduates, following reports that he wants the state's high school graduates to join the military if they do not choose college or technical school.
As 2024 draws to a close, Stitt began touting:From the classroom to your career” initiative gives parents a $7,500 tax credit for school choice, allowing high school students to learn financial literacy, take classes that align with their college and career ambitions, and earn credits through relevant work experience. This is a series of measures.
In an interview with KOKH on “From Classroom to Career,” Stitt further elaborated on his children's educational plans for the future.
“We're even thinking of making it a requirement to graduate from a high school in Oklahoma. You have to either get into college, pass Career Tech or join the military,” he said. According to someone, clip The interview. “To get a great job, you need to have some kind of post-graduation plan.”
“I mean, enjoy your lawsuit.”
However, when KOKH compiled Stitt's remarks into an article, his comments were taken “out of context.” his office He later claimed and implied that graduates would be forced to serve in the military if they dropped out of college or Career Tech.
In the original article, KOKH said:
Stitt announced Friday that he wants to prepare all students for success in the workforce. …He has some ideas to make this happen. For example, requiring students to graduate from an Oklahoma high school. Stitt also believes students should have access to college. He says kids should be accepted into Career Tech, if not college. Otherwise, Stitt says, students would have to go into the military..
Critics pounced on the comment, saying Stitt was breaking the law by making military service compulsory and for students with special needs and others who may not be a good fit for college or college. and accused him of being insensitive.
“I mean, enjoy the lawsuit,” one person commented X user. “This is a conversation for children and their parents, not for the government.”
“Your plan is not enforceable. Where do you think you live?” another said.
Some on social media suggested Career Classrooms was a backdoor way to implement Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's policy proposal for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. . Even with left-sided outlets Oklahoman He acknowledged that the possibility was “unlikely.”
The backlash prompted a response from Stitt's office.
“The Governor wants all high school students to graduate from high school with plans for their futures, including college, career tech, the military, and the workforce,” Public Affairs Director Abegale Cave later wrote in an e-mail to StateImpact. stated in an email.
“He never suggested he would require military service for kids who don't go to college. … This comment came amid a broader debate about education policy and the workforce, and it was a news story. “It was taken out of context.” “
cock later The article has been corrected Stitt's “office says he is not indicative of mandatory military service,” it added. Also, at the bottom of the reader comments section, added the following line: “Governor Stitt's office would like to clarify that at this time this is only an idea and not an initiative or plan.” did.
KOKH did not respond to requests for comment from KGOU.
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Oklahoma governor clarifies after comments about graduates joining Army after high school go viral
Oklahoma's Republican governor, Kevin Stitt, has revealed his vision for the state's high school graduates, following reports that he wants the state's high school graduates to join the military if they do not choose college or technical school.
As 2024 draws to a close, Stitt began touting:From the classroom to your career” initiative gives parents a $7,500 tax credit for school choice, allowing high school students to learn financial literacy, take classes that align with their college and career ambitions, and earn credits through relevant work experience. This is a series of measures.
In an interview with KOKH on “From Classroom to Career,” Stitt further elaborated on his children's educational plans for the future.
“We're even thinking of making it a requirement to graduate from a high school in Oklahoma. You have to either get into college, pass Career Tech or join the military,” he said. According to someone, clip The interview. “To get a great job, you need to have some kind of post-graduation plan.”
“I mean, enjoy your lawsuit.”
However, when KOKH compiled Stitt's remarks into an article, his comments were taken “out of context.” his office He later claimed and implied that graduates would be forced to serve in the military if they dropped out of college or Career Tech.
In the original article, KOKH said:
Critics pounced on the comment, saying Stitt was breaking the law by making military service compulsory and for students with special needs and others who may not be a good fit for college or college. and accused him of being insensitive.
“I mean, enjoy the lawsuit,” one person commented X user. “This is a conversation for children and their parents, not for the government.”
“Your plan is not enforceable. Where do you think you live?” another said.
Some on social media suggested Career Classrooms was a backdoor way to implement Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's policy proposal for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. . Even with left-sided outlets Oklahoman He acknowledged that the possibility was “unlikely.”
The backlash prompted a response from Stitt's office.
“The Governor wants all high school students to graduate from high school with plans for their futures, including college, career tech, the military, and the workforce,” Public Affairs Director Abegale Cave later wrote in an e-mail to StateImpact. stated in an email.
“He never suggested he would require military service for kids who don't go to college. … This comment came amid a broader debate about education policy and the workforce, and it was a news story. “It was taken out of context.” “
cock later The article has been corrected Stitt's “office says he is not indicative of mandatory military service,” it added. Also, at the bottom of the reader comments section, added the following line: “Governor Stitt's office would like to clarify that at this time this is only an idea and not an initiative or plan.” did.
KOKH did not respond to requests for comment from KGOU.
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