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OklahomaSB 1489Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Students; directing compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requiring publication of certain information. Effective date. Emergency.

Sponsored By: Adam Pugh (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger special education services for kids

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Department of Education and all school districts must follow the federal IDEA. Children ages 3 through 21 who meet IDEA’s definition receive special education and related services. Districts can provide services themselves, join cooperatives, sign written agreements with public or private institutions or licensed treatment facilities, or transfer a student and pay tuition, subject to the Education Open Transfer Act where it applies.

Parents get IEP records and guidance

Beginning July 1, 2026, parents can review evaluations, reports, progress data, work samples, and behavior or discipline records at least five business days before any IEP, Section 504, or accommodations meeting, unless they agree in writing to less time. Parents may bring an advocate or advisor. The State Department of Education posts dispute options on its website: IEP facilitation, mediation, due process hearings, and the state complaint process.

Principals need IDEA law training

Beginning July 1, 2026, applicants for a standard Oklahoma principal certificate must complete training on IDEA and state special education laws. The State Board of Education approves providers and verifies completion, and this training may count toward renewal professional development. Alternatively certified principals are not covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Adam Pugh

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Chad Caldwell

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 188 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 94 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Committee vote: Education

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

    5/13/2026Senate

  2. Sent to Governor

    5/6/2026Senate

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/6/2026House

  4. Enrolled, to House

    5/6/2026Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

    5/6/2026Senate

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/6/2026House

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 94 Nays: 0

    5/6/2026House

  8. General Order

    5/6/2026House

  9. CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

    4/13/2026House

  10. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education

    4/9/2026House

  11. Referred to Common Education

    3/30/2026House

  12. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

    3/30/2026House

  13. First Reading

    3/11/2026House

  14. Engrossed to House

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Referred for engrossment

    3/10/2026Senate

  16. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. Title restored

    3/10/2026Senate

  18. General Order, Amended

    3/10/2026Senate

  19. Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Chad) (principal House author)

    3/2/2026Senate

  20. Placed on General Order

    2/26/2026Senate

  21. Title stricken

    2/24/2026Senate

  22. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education committee; CR filed

    2/24/2026Senate

  23. Second Reading referred to Education

    2/3/2026Senate

  24. Authored by Senator Pugh

    2/2/2026Senate

  25. First Reading

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    5/7/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (House)

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • House Committee Report

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • House Policy Committee Report

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Engrossed

    3/11/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (Senate)

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • Committee Substitute

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Committee Report

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/9/2026

    PDF

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