Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1523: Schools; student mental health; State Department of Education to create a school-based telehealth pilot program; request for proposals; definitions; optional school district participation; reporting to the Legislature; requiring the Department to seek funding; effective date; emergency.

In committee Last action February 19, 2025: Referred to Common Education

Plain-language summary

HB 1523 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Schools; student mental health; State Department of Education to create a school-based telehealth pilot program; request for proposals; definitions; optional school district participation; reporting to the Legislature; requiring the Department to seek funding; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Melissa Provenzano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Referred to Common Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Melissa Provenzano (Democratic).