Sen. Brenda Stanley

Maddy summarySB 410 requires Oklahoma public high school students in grades 8-12 to complete a computer science course as part of their graduation requirements for a standard diploma, starting with the 2024-2025 school year. The bill amends existing curriculum standards to add computer science as an approved option to fulfill the science requirement, alongside traditional science courses. This change applies to all students enrolled in Oklahoma public high schools beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. The law takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryHB 1667 creates a 14-day grace period for child care professionals in Oklahoma to submit required annual professional development documentation without risking employment loss or licensing penalties. During this period, professionals remain in compliance with licensing rules, and employers or regulatory agencies cannot impose sanctions for pending submissions. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to review training applications within 14 days. It directly affects licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and their staff - including teachers, aides, and administrators - and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1667 establishes a 14-day grace period for child care professionals in Oklahoma to submit required annual professional development documentation. It ensures these professionals (including teachers, aides, and administrators in licensed facilities) remain in compliance during this period, preventing penalties, suspensions, or job loss solely due to pending submissions. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to review training applications within 14 days. This applies directly to licensed child care facilities and their staff, addressing administrative delays in certification maintenance. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1493, the "Growing Minds, Active Kids Act," requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess for students in prekindergarten through grade 5. This recess must occur outdoors when possible and is separate from existing physical education requirements. The bill also recommends 30 minutes of daily recess for grades 6-8 but does not mandate it, while requiring compliance with students' individualized education plans (IEPs) and exempting virtual charter schools from the rule. The law aims to support student well-being through structured playtime during the school day.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to approve prior authorization for atypical antipsychotic drugs not on the preferred drug list when treating mood disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or related conditions. It mandates approval if a patient has failed a trial of a preferred drug in the past year or is stable on a non-preferred medication. The policy ensures these drugs are covered at parity with other branded medications in the same class, without additional restrictions beyond standard Medicaid criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 1408 requires public school administrators to optionally report when students leave for private schools, homeschooling, or other education methods. The State Department of Education must create an online portal for these reports. This change excludes students whose departures are reported under the bill from being counted as "school dropouts" in existing state reporting requirements. The bill amends current law to clarify that reported departures do not count toward dropout statistics, which are used for annual legislative reports and program planning. The policy takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1493, the "Growing Minds, Active Kids Act," requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess for students in full-day prekindergarten through grade 5. For grades 6-8, the bill strongly recommends but does not mandate the same recess time. The recess must occur outdoors when possible, be in addition to existing weekly physical education requirements, and comply with individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Virtual charter schools are exempt from these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2801 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to approve prior authorization for non-preferred atypical antipsychotic drugs when treating mood disorders, schizophrenia, or related conditions. It mandates coverage if a patient has either failed a trial of a preferred drug in the past year or is stable on a non-preferred medication. The bill ensures these medications are available at the same level as other branded drugs in their class. This directly affects Medicaid patients needing these treatments and their healthcare providers, who must submit claims or provider attestation for approval. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1408 requires Oklahoma public schools to optionally report when students leave for private schools, homeschooling, or other education methods, rather than mandating it. The State Department of Education must create an online portal for school administrators to submit these reports. This change excludes students whose departures are reported via the portal from the official "dropout" statistics, which previously counted all students not enrolled in school. The bill affects public school administrators (who can choose to report transfers) and students who switch educational settings, with the portal and revised reporting rules effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 800 (the Chase Morris Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act) requires specific school staff to complete regular training related to cardiac emergencies. Coaches and athletic trainers must complete annual CPR/AED training before coaching, while school nurses must complete this training every two years. The bill also mandates that all Oklahoma public schools develop and update annual emergency response plans, including clear AED placement, staff training, and coordination with emergency services. These requirements apply directly to school personnel involved in athletics and student health, effective July 1, 2025, under an emergency declaration.