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OK SB1311

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program to require participating private schools to provide documentation affirming their ability to serve students with disabilities, including a detailed list of available services

  • Private schools must submit this documentation when notifying the State Department of Education of their intent to participate in the scholarship program

  • The scholarship program allows parents of students with disabilities who have an IEP to transfer their child to an eligible private school using state funding

  • Effective date set for July 1, 2016, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Special education; requiring private schools participating in scholarship program to submit documentation. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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