HB 1663 Summary

• Amends Section 1210.241 of Oklahoma Statutes to clarify language regarding evidence-based counseling programs in schools

• Recognizes that students dealing with family and societal issues benefit from school-based counseling services, including designated youth services agency programs

• Requires the Office of Juvenile Affairs and Oklahoma Association of Youth Services to identify and make available evidence-based counseling curricula to school districts (subject to funding availability)

• Defines "evidence-based" as a program or practice with multiple-site randomized controlled trials across diverse populations demonstrating effectiveness

• Effective date: November 1, 2013