Oklahoma SenateHB 3718
Special education; Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; requiring certain meeting in certain time period; evaluations; exceptions; eligibility; calculation of scholarship; effective date.
Passed 12–2Party-line
What it does: On the version voted May 6, 2026: Requires school districts to schedule a meeting within 15 school days of a parent's special education evaluation request and decide eligibility within 45 school days of signed consent. If the 45-day deadline is missed, the student is deemed eligible for a Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Rules
The tally
Yes 12 · No 2 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (14)
Yes 12
No 2
- Carri HicksD40
- Mary BorenD16
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.