HB 2916
Schools; Handle With Care Oklahoma program; public agencies; community coalitions; law enforcement; notification; information; representatives; statement; local multi-disciplinary teams; membership; Oklahoma State Department of Education; model protocol; training; rule promulgation; exception; funding sources; annual report; codification; effective date.
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Bill overview
House Bill 2916 establishes the Handle With Care Oklahoma (HWC Oklahoma) program to improve support for children exposed to trauma. The bill outlines a system where law enforcement, community partners, and schools can notify each other about traumatic events a child experiences. It mandates the creation of local multi-disciplinary teams, provides training for first responders and school staff, and requires the Oklahoma State Department of Education to develop a model protocol and conduct annual reporting. The goal is to ensure children receive appropriate interventions and support to succeed in school.
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Pittman
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