Appropriations; State Department of Education; amount and purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 1128 appropriates $12 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Department of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to expand the School Counselor Corps program. This funding directly supports Oklahoma public schools by enabling the hiring and retention of additional school counselors. The bill requires the Department of Education to create necessary rules to restore or grow the program, with funds available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The measure takes effect immediately on July 1, 2025, following an emergency declaration to address urgent needs.