OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 105 from Senate Majority Leader Julie Daniels (R-Bartlesville) and Rep. Chad Caldwell (R-Enid).
The bill removes the requirement that a student must attend public school for one year to be eligible to apply for the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship.
In addition, the bill also clarifies that students “on an individualized education program (IEP), an individualized service plan (ISP) or who meet the eligibility standards for special education services in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)” also qualify for the program.
The scholarship allows parents of a student with a disability to request a scholarship who is served under IDEA to request a scholarship to attend a participating private school.
Jennifer Carter, Senior Advisor for the American Federation for Children in Oklahoma, says:
“SB 105 is a win for Oklahoma families. This reform ensures that students who face serious challenges — including disabilities or homelessness — can get access to the schools that best meet their needs, without unnecessary delays or red tape. It’s a powerful step forward for educational freedom and family empowerment in our state.”
The bill is set to go into effect on July 1.
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