Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2247 — Special education; requiring State Department of Education develop certain standards; codification; effective date.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Pittman

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 26, 2025.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2247 has clarified language to ensure that the State Department of Education creates standards for implementing the least restrictive environment requirements for students with special needs. This means that the bill aims to prevent unnecessary exclusion of these students from classrooms, promoting more inclusive education. These changes are significant because they enhance protections for students with disabilities and emphasize the importance of allowing them to learn alongside their peers.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Waldron of the House and Hines of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to special education;
Waldron of the House and Hines of the Senate 5 7 An Act relating to special education;
The State Department of Education shall develop standards to implement the least restrictive environment requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure HB2247 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The State Department of Education shall develop standards to implement the least restrictive environment requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure students with special needs are not unnecessarily excluded from the classroom.
students with special needs are not unnecessarily excluded from the classroom.
5 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
ENGR.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET, dated 03/06/2025 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
H.
7 9 HB2247 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
B.
NO.
2247 Page 1 Passed the House of Representatives the 25th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 6 Passed the Senate the _____ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Pittman

  2. Second Reading referred to Education

  3. First Reading

  4. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for engrossment

  6. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 75 Nays: 16

  7. General Order

  8. Authored by Senator Hines (principal Senate author)

  9. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

  10. Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  11. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  12. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  13. Authored by Representative Waldron

  14. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 75 Yea · 16 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 591604
Unaffiliated 4003
Democrat 12002
Total 751609
% of votes cast 75%16%0%9%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Not Voting
Pittman — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Not Voting
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Nay
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Nay
David Smith Republican Nay
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Nay
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Nay
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Nay
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Nay
Josh Cantrell Republican Nay
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Nay
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Nay
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Rick West Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Appropriations And Budget Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 31000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (31)
Member Party Vote
Bennett — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Appropriations And Budget Education Subcommittee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Democrat 2000
Total 8000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2247?
HB 2247 is sponsored by John Waldron (Democrat) and Kelly Hines (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2247?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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