Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-8003: Center for the Study of Literacy - Responsibilities

It is the intent of the Legislature that the Center for the

Study of Literacy located at Northeastern State University be

responsible for:

1. Establishment of a clearinghouse for the exchange of

information and sharing of ideas regarding successful literacy

programs and opportunities for funding;

2. In cooperation with the Department of Education and the

Department of Libraries, provision of assistance for the writing of

applications for grants related to literacy;

3. Establishment of a statewide directory of literacy programs

and related services, sorted by county and cross-referenced with

support services, with the Clearinghouse for Literacy responsible

for gathering, maintaining and disseminating the referral directory;

and

4. Establishment and operation of a toll-free statewide

literacy services referral system, as funds become available.