Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 2047 — Schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; school medication policies; eliminating references to epinephrine injectors; eliminating reference to certain training program; parent permissions; 911; mandating parent notifications; allergic reactions; model policies; annual training.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 14, 2025.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

165 added · 176 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updates to HB 2047 introduce the "Emerson Kate Cole Act," which focuses on enhancing medication policies in schools, particularly for students with asthma. Key changes include eliminating references to an outdated training program and reinforcing the requirement for schools to call 911 and notify parents if a student experiences a medical issue. These adjustments aim to streamline medication management in schools and ensure timely responses in emergencies, ultimately promoting student safety and health.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED HOUSE BILL NO.
Stinson, Archer and Roe of the House and Hines of the Senate 6 An Act relating to schools;
Stinson, Archer, Roe, and Miller of the House and Hines of the Senate An Act relating to schools;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Schools BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1-116.2 of this title, the board of education of each school ENGR.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1-116.2 of this title, the board of education of each school district shall adopt a policy on or before September 1, 2008, that permits the self-administration of inhaled asthma medication by a student for treatment of asthma, the self-administration of anaphylaxis medication by a student for treatment of anaphylaxis and the self-administration of replacement pancreatic enzymes by a student for treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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B.
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2047 Page 1 district shall adopt a policy on or before September 1, 2008, that permits the self-administration of inhaled asthma medication by a student for treatment of asthma, the self-administration of anaphylaxis medication by a student for treatment of anaphylaxis and the self-administration of replacement pancreatic enzymes by a student for treatment of cystic fibrosis.
The parent or guardian of the student to sign a statement acknowledging that the school district shall incur no liability as a ENGR.
The parent or guardian of the student to sign a statement acknowledging that the school district shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student.
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NO.
2047 Page 2 result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student.
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the school district to inform the parent or guardian of each student, in writing, that a school nurse or school employee trained by a health care professional or trained in correlation with the State Department of Health's Diabetes Management Annual School Training Program pursuant to subsection G of this section may administer, with parent or guardian permission but without a health care provider order, an Epinephrine injection to a student whom the school nurse or trained school employee in good faith believes is having an anaphylactic reaction, b.
the school district to inform the parent or guardian of each student, in writing, that a school nurse or school employee trained by a health care professional or trained in correlation with the State Department of Health's Diabetes Management Annual School Training Program pursuant to subsection G of this section may administer, with parent or guardian permission but without a health care provider order, an Epinephrine injection to a student whom the school nurse or ENR.
a waiver of liability executed by a parent or guardian be on file with the school district prior to the administration of an Epinephrine injection pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection, and c.
the school district to designate the employee responsible for obtaining the Epinephrine injectors at each school site.
ENGR.
2047 Page 3 2.
2047 Page 2 trained school employee in good faith believes is having an anaphylactic reaction, b.
a waiver of liability executed by a parent or guardian be on file with the school district prior to the administration of an Epinephrine injection pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection, and c.
the school district to designate the employee responsible for obtaining the Epinephrine injectors at each school site.
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Such physician shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the ENGR.
Such physician shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the use of the Epinephrine injectors or the inhalers and spacers or holding chambers.
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The school district may maintain at each school a minimum of two Epinephrine injectors devices and two inhalers with spacers or ENR.
2047 Page 4 use of the Epinephrine injectors or the inhalers and spacers or holding chambers.
2047 Page 3 holding chambers in a secure location.
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The school district may maintain at each school a minimum of two Epinephrine injectors devices and two inhalers with spacers or holding chambers in a secure location.
Documentation certifying completion of the ENGR.
Documentation certifying completion of the required training shall be retained in the personnel file of the teacher or school employee.
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B.
NO.
2047 Page 5 required training shall be retained in the personnel file of the teacher or school employee.
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and ENR.
"Inhaler" means a device that delivers a bronchodilator to alleviate symptoms of respiratory distress that is manufactured in the form of a metered-dose inhaler or dry-powder inhaler and that may include a spacer or holding chamber that attaches to the inhaler to improve the delivery of the bronchodilator.
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2047 Page 6 J.
2047 Page 4 4.
"Inhaler" means a device that delivers a bronchodilator to alleviate symptoms of respiratory distress that is manufactured in the form of a metered-dose inhaler or dry-powder inhaler and that may include a spacer or holding chamber that attaches to the inhaler to improve the delivery of the bronchodilator.
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Passed the House of Representatives the 26th day of March, 2025.
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Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the _____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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2047 Page 5 Passed the House of Representatives the 26th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 6th day of May, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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The bill modifies school medication policies by removing references to epinephrine injectors, altering training requirements, and mandating specific actions when a student experiences an allergic reaction.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    the self-administration of anaphylaxis medication by a student for treatment of anaphylaxis

    Removes the requirement for schools to adopt policies concerning the self-administration of anaphylaxis medication.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    the school board of each school district that elects to stock Epinephrine injectors or inhalers shall amend the policy identified in subsection A of this section.

    Eliminates the previous requirements related to the stocking of epinephrine injectors.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    the amended policy for Epinephrine injectors shall require:

    Removes detailed regulations for stocking and using epinephrine injectors in schools.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    If Epinephrine is administered to a student, a school employee shall contact 911 as soon as possible. → If Epinephrine is administered to a student, a school employee shall contact 911 as soon as possible.

    Explicitly mandates that 911 must be contacted when Epinephrine is administered.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    The training shall be completed before the school year begins or upon hiring the teacher or school employee. → The training shall be completed before the school year begins or upon hiring the teacher or school employee.

    Reiterates the requirement for annual training for teachers and staff but may modify the type of training required.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3

    The school district shall notify the parent or guardian of any student who experiences a possible allergic reaction as soon as possible. → The school district shall notify the parent or guardian of any student who experiences a possible allergic reaction as soon as possible.

    Confirms the obligation to inform parents when their child has a potential allergic reaction.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

  7. Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  8. General Order, Considered

  9. Placed on General Order

  10. Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed

  11. Second Reading referred to Education

  12. Coauthored by Representative Miller

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0

  17. Emergency removed

  18. Amended by floor substitute

  19. Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer, Roe

  20. General Order

  21. Authored by Senator Hines (principal Senate author)

  22. CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

  23. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education

  24. Referred to Common Education

  25. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  26. Authored by Representative Stinson

  27. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 8000
Total 45002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Not Voting
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Not Voting
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 73006
Democrat 14000
Unaffiliated 5002
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — 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 Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
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 Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Not Voting
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Not Voting
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Not Voting
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Not Voting
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Common Education Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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HB 2047 is sponsored by Preston Stinson (Republican) and Kelly Hines (Republican).
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