HB 2585 Summary

• Amends 10 O.S. 2011, Section 601.3 to add new duties for the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth regarding services for children of incarcerated parents.

• Directs the Commission to establish services for children of incarcerated parents, including coordinating research, collecting data, and creating a resource clearinghouse.

• Requires the Commission to develop an educational toolkit describing available services and coordinate an advisory committee with agencies and service providers to improve outcomes for affected children.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2012.