HB1538

Schools; Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025; definitions; screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students; availability of funding; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1538 establishes a protocol for students at risk of being retained, requiring screenings and evaluations.

Oklahoma HB1538, known as the Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025, mandates screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students identified as at risk of being retained. This includes hearing and visual screenings, family assessments, and occupational or physical therapy evaluations. Schools must employ or contract with qualified personnel to conduct these assessments. The act is subject to funding availability and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Common Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

3 Yea

RDD

8 Nay

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Education Oversight

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Common Education