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OK HB1063
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mark McCullough
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AI Summary
HB 1063 Summary
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Establishes the "Prevention Programs Accountability Act" requiring Oklahoma to return all federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) grant funding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services effective November 1, 2013.
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Requires the Department of Human Services, State Department of Health, and State Board of Education to suspend all home visitation programs (including SafeCare, Start Right, and Oklahoma Parents as Teachers) for one year effective January 1, 2014.
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Directs the State Auditor to sequester all funds related to home visitation programs, conduct a full audit and evaluation of program efficacy and cost-effectiveness, and examine nationally recognized evidence-based home visitation programs.
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Mandates the State Auditor to develop evaluation standards and submit annual reports to the Legislature on the return on investment, efficiency, and effectiveness of state-operated home visitation programs.
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Repeals the Children First program (63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-110.1) and becomes effective November 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Prevention programs; creating the Prevention Programs Accountability Act; repealing the Children First program; effective date.
Government
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Health Committee
2/6/2013