Education (Student Health)

SB 1739 prohibits Oklahoma's Department of Human Services from placing social workers directly within public school districts or charter schools. It requires the immediate removal of any social workers already embedded in these school settings as of its effective date. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure to take effect upon passage. This legislation directly affects all public schools and charter schools in Oklahoma by eliminating a specific placement model for social workers.

SB 1634 prohibits Oklahoma's State Department of Education from accepting federal funds intended to expand school-based health care services or establish health centers. It requires the Department to review and terminate existing contracts related to such services, and mandates school districts to do the same. The bill also directs a review of individualized education programs (IEPs) to remove medical services not deemed educationally necessary, replacing them with Section 504 plans if appropriate. These changes directly affect public schools, charter schools, and the State Department of Education in how they manage health-related services under federal funding and student plans. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.