Bill > HB2247

This bill requires the State Department of Education to develop standards for implementing the least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The LRE principle is a key component of special education law that mandates students with disabilities should be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. Specifically, the bill directs the department to create guidelines ensuring that students with special needs are not unnecessarily excluded from classrooms. These standards aim to promote inclusive education and prevent inappropriate segregation of students with disabilities. The new law will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes under Section 13-101A of Title 70, and is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing the state education department time to develop and implement the required standards.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2247&Session=2600