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The State Department of Education is investigating reports of abuse at Okmulgee High School. State School Superintendent Ryan Walters says multiple allegations were 'simultaneously' received through the Department's Awareity system and he says the agency will take immediate action to ensure that students are protected. No details about the alleged abuse have been released, but the Education Department says there are concerns pertaining to alleged repeated infractions.
“I am deeply troubled by the allegations that have surfaced at Okmulgee High School,” said Walters. “OSDE is meticulously reviewing multiple allegations that were simultaneously received through our Awareity system, and we will take immediate action to ensure that our students are protected. The safety of Oklahoma Students is our top priority. Ensuring public schools and their employees have the resources they need to protect students and are trained in how to report and manage allegations of any kind, is our priority. Any failure to report misconduct immediately will not be tolerated.”