Senator Frix Applauds Passage of School Safety Funding for Oklahoma School for the Blind

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, applauded the passage of House Bill 4067, which directs funding to enhance safety measures at the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee.

HB 4067 appropriates $93,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the establishment and maintenance of a School Resource Officer (SRO) program or provide physical security improvements at the Oklahoma School for the Blind.

“At a time when school security is more important than ever, we must do everything we can to protect students in Oklahoma schools,” Frix said. “The Oklahoma School for the Blind is a valued part of the Muskogee community, and this funding will ensure they are equipped to maintain a safe and secure campus.”

The legislation provides flexibility for the Department of Rehabilitation Services to determine the most effective combination of personnel and infrastructure improvements to enhance campus safety. Under the bill, the program funding may be used for school resource officers, cameras, gates, locks, storm shelters, or other physical security enhancements.

“I appreciate my colleagues for moving this important legislation forward,” Frix said. “I look forward to seeing this bill become law to strengthen safety at the Oklahoma School for the Blind and foster overall greater security across Muskogee.”

The measure also directs $93,000 to establish and maintain a school security program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, located in Sulphur.

House Bill 4067 now heads to the governor’s desk for final consideration.  

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