OklahomaHB 1393Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse

Special education; individual education program; parental consent; effective date; emergency.

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Advance notice for IEP change meetings

If a school plans IEP changes tied to alternate testing or instruction, it must hold an IEP meeting with the parent. The parent must get at least five school days’ notice unless both sides agree otherwise. The notice must list the purpose, date, time, place, and who will attend by title or position.

Parents must consent to alternate testing

Schools must use a separate consent form before placing an IEP student on the alternate state test. The form must be in the parent’s native language and explain the benefits, risks, and legal effects of saying yes or no. It must include boxes and signature lines to consent or to refuse. If the parent refuses, the student takes regular district and state tests with needed supports and is taught to general education standards. Districts cannot proceed without consent unless they document reasonable efforts and no response, or they win a due process case.

State rules and start dates for consent

The State Board of Education must write rules and create the consent forms and materials districts use. The Board updates policies and procedures to carry out the law. The law states it is effective July 1, 2025. It also declares an emergency, so it takes effect upon passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Dell Kerbs
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Julie Daniels
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 26

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

SENATE

Yes: 29 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Committee vote: Education

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 71 • No: 23

House vote • 3/5/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 7 • No: 2

House vote • 2/12/2025