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SB 105

Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; removing prior public school enrollment requirement; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Caldwell and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma expands disability scholarship eligibility by removing prior public school attendance requirement, allowing homeschooled and private school students with disabilities to access Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships.

Approved by Governor 05/20/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 105

Legislative bill overview

SB 105 modifies Oklahoma's Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships program by removing the requirement that students with disabilities must have previously attended public school to qualify. The bill expands eligibility for these scholarship funds, which support students with disabilities in pursuing educational options of their choice, and includes an emergency effective date for immediate implementation.

Why is this important

This change directly affects students with disabilities who were previously homeschooled, attended private schools, or are beginning their educational journey. By removing the prior public school attendance barrier, the bill potentially increases access to education funding for a population that may have had fewer opportunities under the previous requirement.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding: Expanding eligibility without clearly specified funding increases may strain existing scholarship resources if demand exceeds available appropriations
  • Verification and oversight: Determining how the state will verify student disability status and educational background for non-public school students may create administrative challenges
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether this expansion primarily benefits higher-income families who can afford private school or homeschooling versus lower-income families

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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