HB 2099 Summary

• Establishes the "Children with Disabilities Comprehensive Systems of Services Fund Act of 2013" to coordinate statewide health, social, and educational services for Oklahoma children and youth with special needs.

• Creates a revolving fund under the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Department of Pediatrics, Child Study Center for Sooner SUCCESS, funded through appropriations and deposits from an authorized foundation.

• Authorizes establishment of a not-for-profit foundation to raise funds for the act, which must obtain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Requires foundation members with financial interests in matters under consideration to abstain from voting on those issues.

• Fund expenditures support services consistent with Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Title V programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs, effective November 1, 2013.