HB2188

Schools; hearing screening; notification; State Board of Health; rules; statewide registry; hearing examination; written report; school districts; State Board of Education; annual report; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2188 mandates hearing screenings for students in specific grades and those referred for special education services.

Oklahoma HB2188 requires hearing screenings for students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and eleventh grades, as well as those referred for special education services. Screenings must be conducted by personnel listed on a statewide registry maintained by the State Department of Health. The screenings must meet specific criteria, including using equipment that meets American National Standards Institute standards. The State Department of Health will maintain a registry of approved hearing screeners and audiologists.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Public Health