Schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; school medication policies; eliminating references to epinephrine injectors; eliminating reference to certain training program; parent permissions; 911; mandating parent notifications; allergic reactions; model policies; annual training.
HB 2047, known as the Emerson Kate Cole Act, mandates new policies for Oklahoma schools regarding student allergic reactions and medication. It requires schools to contact 911 as soon as possible if a student is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction or respiratory distress, and to notify parents of any possible allergic reaction. The bill also mandates that school districts use state-developed model policies, which must include annual training for teachers and school employees on food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and administering Epinephrine.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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MODERATE
The Senate version of HB 2047 modifies the original House version by removing references to epinephrine injectors and certain training programs from the bill's title and scope, while retaining requirements for schools to call 911 if epinephrine is administered and to notify parents of allergic reactions. The Senate version also changes the formatting and page headers to reflect Senate floor proceedings rather than House floor proceedings.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing references to epinephrine injectors and certain training programs from the legislative title and summary, though the substantive requirements for epinephrine administration remain in the text.
SCOPE
Removed references to epinephrine injectors and certain training programs from the bill title and summary
TECHNICAL
Changed page headers from House floor version to Senate floor version with updated dates
Adjusted formatting and indentation of bill sections to match Senate floor version standards
REQUIREMENT
Retained requirement for schools to call 911 if epinephrine is administered to a student
Retained requirement for schools to notify parents if a student experiences a possible allergic reaction
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 6, 2025
Committee
Referred for enrollment
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
upper
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Amended by floor substitute
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Common Education
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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