Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 1538 — Schools; Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025; definitions; screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students; availability of funding; effective date; emergency.

Last action — Referred to Common Education

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 4% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

92 added · 71 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 1538 has completely revised the text, replacing the original contents with a new framework focused on student retention in schools. The new version establishes the "Student Retention Protocol Act of 2025," which outlines procedures for identifying students who may be at risk of being retained due to academic performance. This change is significant because it sets clear definitions and protocols for schools, ensuring that students receive the support they need and that decisions regarding their advancement are made thoughtfully and consistently.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) HOUSE BILL 1538 By:
HB1538 POLPCS1 Mickey Dollens-SW 2/13/2025 1:11:05 pm COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER:
Dollens 5 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to schools;
CHAIR:
I move to amend HB1538 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
MICKEY.DOLLENSM AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by:
Mickey Dollens Adopted:
_____________________________ ______________________Reading Clerk___ STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
1538 By:
Dollens 6 8 PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to schools;
requiring certain screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students operating below a certain academic threshold;
recommending certain screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students operating below a certain academic threshold;
mandating schools to employ qualified personnel;
requiring parent or legal guardian approval for certain evaluations;
allowing schools to employ qualified personnel;
"At risk of being retained" means students who have been identified by school personnel as operating below the academic threshold necessary to permit enrollment into an advancing grade for the following school year;
"At risk of being retained" means students who have been identified by school personnel as operating below the academic Req.
Req.
10334 Page 1 2.
12561 Page 1 threshold necessary to permit enrollment into an advancing grade for the following school year;
2.
Students who are at risk of being retained shall receive a hearing and visual screening and a family assessment conducted by qualified school personnel.
Students who are at risk of being retained may receive a hearing and visual screening and a family assessment conducted by Req.
Each school shall employ or contract with qualified school personnel to conduct such screenings and assessments.
Req.
10334 Page 2 D.
12561 Page 2 qualified school personnel.
Students who are at risk of being retained shall receive a psychiatric evaluation selected and completed by a qualified professional as determined by the State Department of Education.
Each school may employ or contract with qualified personnel to conduct such screenings and assessments.
D.
Students who are at risk of being retained may receive a psychiatric evaluation selected and completed by a qualified professional as determined by the State Department of Education and as approved by a parent or legal guardian.
Students at risk of being retained shall receive an occupational therapy or physical therapy evaluation if the screening and evaluations from subsections C and D of this section do not result in a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment.
Students at risk of being retained may receive an occupational therapy or physical therapy evaluation if the screening and evaluations from subsections C and D of this section do not result in a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment and such evaluation is approved by a parent or legal guardian.
60-1-10334 SW 12/27/24 Req.
60-1-12561 SW 02/13/25 Req.
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12561 Page 3
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Action History

  1. Referred to Common Education

  2. Referred to Education Oversight

  3. Withdrawn from Rules Committee

  4. Second Reading referred to Rules

  5. Authored by Representative Dollens

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 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

Common Education Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Failed 3 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1800
Democrat 2000
Total 3800
% of votes cast 27%73%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Nay
Chris Banning Republican Nay
Chuck Hall Republican Nay
Cody Maynard Republican Nay
Danny Sterling Republican Nay
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Nay
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Ronny Johns Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1538?
HB 1538 is sponsored by Mickey Dollens (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1538?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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