HB4159

Education; dyslexia screenings; increasing when screenings are given for certain students; requiring the Department of Education to notify parents of the option to request dyslexia screening; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Oklahoma HB4159 mandates dyslexia screenings for certain students and requires the Department of Education to inform parents about the option to.

Oklahoma HB4159, known as the Education Reform Act of 2026, increases the frequency of dyslexia screenings for specific students. The bill also requires the Department of Education to notify parents about the option to request dyslexia screenings. This act will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 79–13 · Mar 24
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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13 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Feb 18

4:30 PM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Mar 24

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 24

Senate

First Reading