Education (Student Health)

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3288: Schools; physical education programs; prekindergarten and elementary school; physical education instruction; recess; increases; grades six through twelve; effective date.

HB 3288 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (prekindergarten through grade 5) to provide 60 minutes per week of dedicated physical education instruction (not counting recess) and an additional 60 minutes per week of physical activity (including recess, fitness breaks, or wellness education). It prohibits withholding physical education as punishment for students in these grades, except in safety-related situations, and mandates schools coordinate recess before testing to encourage light-to-moderate activity. The bill also encourages school districts to provide 225 minutes per week of physical education for grades 6-12, with specific curriculum standards emphasizing lifelong activity skills and accessibility for students with disabilities. These requirements are tied to school accreditation and take effect July 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased physical education and activity time in elementary schools, enhancing student health programs and curriculum requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 4288: Schools; authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create an alternative education pilot program for out-of-school suspended students; effective date.

HB 4288 authorizes Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a pilot program offering alternative education for students suspended from school for more than 14 days. The program must include therapy and restorative practices in daily instruction, allowing students to continue participating after their suspension ends. School districts can develop reintegration plans to help students return to regular classes and activities, with up to 10% of annual alternative education funds designated for this pilot. The bill applies directly to suspended students and school districts, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill uses restorative practices and therapy to address school suspensions, preventing school-to-prison pipeline and reducing recidivism - aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates alternative education program with therapy/restorative practices for suspended students, enabling reintegration and continued learning. Expands educational access and support for at-risk students, directly advancing K-12 educational a...95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates therapy and mental health services within an alternative education program for suspended students, directly advancing mental health support as part of healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1811: School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act; requiring certain policies relating to discipline and bullying. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1811, the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, requires Oklahoma school districts to adopt detailed policies addressing bullying and discipline. These policies must include procedures for reporting bullying (including anonymous options, with no disciplinary action based solely on anonymous reports), prohibit zero-tolerance disciplinary approaches, and explicitly recognize students' right to use reasonable physical force for self-defense or to protect others from bullying. The bill also mandates annual policy notices to parents and students, staff training on bullying prevention, and referrals to support programs for both victims and perpetrators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires anti-bullying policies, prohibits zero-tolerance discipline, and protects students' safety rights, enhancing school environment for learning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4156: Teachers; employment contracts; job description and duties category; prohibiting certain provisions; permitting compensated additional duties outside of contract hours; effective date; emergency.

HB 4156 requires Oklahoma public school districts to include specific, clear categories in teacher employment contracts, such as detailed job descriptions, guaranteed 30-minute duty-free lunch breaks, and itemized salary and benefit breakdowns. It prohibits contracts from containing vague phrases like "all other duties as assigned" or requiring uncompensated work outside scheduled hours, while allowing compensated additional duties outside contract time. The law directly affects K-12 teachers in Oklahoma public school districts by mandating transparency in their contracts and compensation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all new and renewed contracts starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits vague 'all other duties' clauses, mandates clear job descriptions/salary breakdowns, guarantees duty-free lunch, and requires compensation for extra duties - directly strengthening teacher employment conditions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates clear job descriptions, 30-min duty-free breaks, prohibits uncompensated work outside hours - strengthens teacher employment rights95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Teachers

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 2196: Education; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; school employee dependents; effective date; emergency.

HB 2196 establishes a flexible benefit allowance for Oklahoma school district employees to cover health insurance and other benefits for themselves and their dependents. The state must appropriate annual funds to cover the allowance, calculated based on the number of eligible employees (including certified personnel and support staff like bus drivers or janitors) and their dependents. School districts must offer a flexible benefits plan including health coverage, allowing employees to use the allowance for health insurance or receive unused portions as taxable pay. The bill also updates definitions of "dependent" and requires the State Board of Education to report on self-insured health plans used by school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes state-funded flexible benefits for school employees (including teachers/support staff) to cover health insurance, supporting educator welfare and retention.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state funding for school employee health insurance coverage under flexible benefits plan, expanding access to healthcare for employees and dependents.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes state-funded flexible benefits allowance for school employees' health insurance and dependents, expanding worker benefits through mandatory state appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Insurance

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 913: Substance abuse services; making certain school training mandatory; requiring boards of education of public school districts to provide certain personnel with emergency opioid antagonists under specified condition. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 913 requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide emergency opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to designated school staff and ensure they receive training on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering the medication. It directly affects school personnel - including nurses, health staff, and other authorized employees - and students or individuals at school sites or events. Key provisions mandate that boards of education equip trained staff with naloxone doses for immediate use during suspected overdoses, while the Department of Mental Health provides required training on overdose response and administration. The law also includes Good Samaritan protections, shielding schools and staff from liability when administering naloxone in good faith during an overdose emergency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid antagonist training and availability for school staff, directly enhancing student/staff safety in educational settings per topic's 'educational access' and 'school personnel' scope.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access and training for school staff to address opioid overdoses, directly enhancing public health response in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1342: School district employees; increasing amount in lieu of flexible benefit allowance for certain personnel. Effective date.

SB 1342 increases the monthly cash payment for Oklahoma school district employees who opt out of the cafeteria health plan. Certified personnel (e.g., teachers) and support staff will receive $500 per month as taxable compensation instead of the previous $69.71 and $189.69, respectively. The change applies to all employees choosing not to participate in the school-district-sponsored cafeteria plan after November 1, 2026. This replaces the previous tiered benefit structure with a flat $500 amount for both employee categories. The bill updates statutory language and effective dates but does not alter the health plan options themselves.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases cash compensation for teachers/support staff from $69.71/$189.69 to $500/month, directly supporting educators' benefits as per education topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases cash compensation for school employees opting out of health plans from $69.71/$189.69 to $500/month, significantly expanding worker benefits and compensation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1754: Schools; school personnel; definitions; effective date.

HB 1754 amends Oklahoma's school personnel definitions to clarify which roles qualify for teacher-equivalent benefits and protections under state law. It adds specific definitions for school nurses, athletic trainers, licensed physical therapists, and their assistants, ensuring these professionals receive the same legal protections and benefits as certified teachers. The bill also updates terms like "inductee" (new teachers under mentorship) and "student teacher" (training students), clarifying their compensation and internship rules. This definition-focused bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their staff in the specified roles, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds definitions for school nurses/therapists to qualify for teacher-equivalent benefits and protections, strengthening educator support per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends teacher-equivalent benefits and legal protections to school nurses, athletic trainers, and PTs, expanding worker protections for specific employment roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1538: Schools; Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025; definitions; screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students; availability of funding; effective date; emergency.

HB 1538, the "Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025," requires Oklahoma schools to offer specific screenings and assessments to students identified as "at risk of being retained" (those below academic thresholds for advancing grades). It mandates hearing and vision screenings, family assessments, and, with parental consent, psychiatric, occupational, or physical therapy evaluations to address potential learning barriers before retention decisions. Schools may provide these services using qualified personnel or contracted professionals, but all provisions depend on available funding. The bill directly affects at-risk students, their families (who must approve psychiatric evaluations), and school districts, aiming to prevent retention through targeted support rather than changing retention policies themselves. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates screenings and support services for at-risk students before retention, aiming to address learning barriers and prevent unnecessary grade retention.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates psychiatric evaluations (mental health services) for at-risk students, directly supporting mental health care access in schools to address learning barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1605: Schools; requiring certain federal or other authorized funds to be used to provide free school meals to qualifying students; effective date; emergency.

HB 1605 requires Oklahoma public schools to use federal child nutrition funds to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all K-12 students who qualify for reduced-price meals under federal rules (e.g., those from households meeting income guidelines). It prohibits schools from charging these students any copayment for meals and mandates the state to cover costs if federal funds are insufficient. The bill also requires the Oklahoma State Department of Education to annually report meal program participation data to the Legislature and undergo a 2025 audit to ensure compliance and expanded access. This directly affects public schools, qualifying students, and state education administrators.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state coverage of meal program costs when federal funds are insufficient, ensuring continued funding for free school meals under public service budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free school meals for qualifying students using federal funds, expanding access and reducing financial barriers to nutrition in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability K-12 Education Student Health

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