OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Public school districts across Oklahoma could potentially save millions of dollars each year by consolidating their computer systems and services, Gov. Mary Fallin’s technology chief told a House panel on Thursday.

Oklahoma’s Chief Information Officer Alex Pettit unveiled details of the governor’s “Open Range” plan before the House Government Modernization Committee. Under the voluntary program, school districts could consolidate their information technology, or IT systems, and share services with the state.

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