SB1974

Students; providing eligibility for special education and related services; providing for evaluation and reevaluation; providing for dispute resolution. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1974 establishes provisions for special education and related services for children with disabilities.

Oklahoma SB1974 outlines the eligibility criteria for special education and related services for children with disabilities. It specifies that children aged three to twenty-two years who meet certain criteria are eligible for these services. The bill mandates that school districts conduct evaluations within sixty days of receiving parental consent and provides for reevaluations at least every three years. It also details procedures for due process hearings, mediation, and the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Hicks