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OK HB4288
OK HB4288Schools; authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create an alternative education pilot program for out-of-school suspended students; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create an alternative education pilot program for certain suspended students; stating applicability; providing program requirements; allowing students to continue the program after suspension; allowing school district to create a plan for student reintegration; directing allocation of available funds; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a pilot program offering alternative education to students suspended from school for over 14 days, with the program designed to include therapy and restorative practices alongside daily instruction. Students in this program will have the option to continue their participation even after their suspension ends, and school districts are encouraged to develop plans to help these students reintegrate into regular school activities, including electives and extracurriculars. The bill also directs the State Department of Education to allocate up to 10% of available alternative education funds to support this pilot program, based on student involvement, and it will become effective on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4288&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4288%20INT.PDF |
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