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OK HB1853
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jabar Shumate
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Education to appoint and provide legal services to all school districts in the state for proceedings related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Mandates that the Board provide legal counsel to accompany school districts through due process complaints, hearings, appeals, civil actions, and complaint procedures alleging IDEA violations.
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Prohibits school districts from retaining separate legal counsel or services while receiving legal services from the State Board of Education.
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Requires special education due process hearing and appeal officials to possess knowledge of IDEA provisions, federal and state regulations, and administrative hearing procedures, with mandatory continuing education annually.
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Effective date is July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Schools; requiring the State Board of Education to provide legal services to school districts for special education proceedings; effective date; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
2/8/2011