HB1523

Schools; student mental health; State Department of Education to create a school-based telehealth pilot program; request for proposals; definitions; optional school district participation; reporting to the Legislature; requiring the Department to seek funding; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1523 mandates the State Department of Education to create a school-based telehealth pilot program for student mental health.

Oklahoma HB1523 requires the State Department of Education to establish a school-based telehealth pilot program for student mental health. The Department must contract with a telehealth provider to deliver mental health care services to students in participating school districts. School districts can choose to participate, and the program aims to provide free mental health care to uninsured students. The Department must evaluate the program and report findings to the Legislature, while seeking funding to implement the provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Common Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Common Education Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

5 Yea

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6 Nay

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History

Feb 19, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Committee

Feb 19, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Appropriations and Budget Committee

Feb 19, 2025

House

Referred to Education Oversight