HB1589

School employees; Education Employee Assistant Program; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1589 establishes an Education Employee Assistance Program to help school employees with personal issues.

Oklahoma HB1589 creates an Education Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This program offers voluntary assistance to school district employees and their families for medical, mental health, and personal problems. The Department can contract with entities to implement the program and set standards for eligibility. The Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will establish rules and evaluation methods. Participation records are confidential and separate from personnel files, except in cases of potential harm.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Feb 11, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 10, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget