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HB 2371

Schools; mental health; pilot programs; revolving fund; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Hill

Oklahoma bill creates school mental health pilot programs with a revolving fund to provide sustainable funding for student mental health services and support programs.

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 2371

Legislative bill overview

HB 2371 establishes pilot programs for mental health services in Oklahoma schools and creates a revolving fund to support these initiatives. The bill authorizes funding mechanisms to sustain mental health interventions in educational settings while establishing a framework for testing and evaluating program effectiveness.

Why is this important

School-based mental health services address a documented gap in adolescent access to mental health care, with schools often serving as the primary point of intervention for struggling students. The revolving fund structure allows for sustainable, ongoing funding rather than one-time appropriations, potentially creating a permanent infrastructure for mental health support in schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism clarity: The specific source of initial capital for the revolving fund and how it generates revenue to sustain itself is not detailed in this bill summary, raising questions about fiscal viability
  • Pilot scope and oversight: The bill's lack of detail regarding which schools participate, program components, and performance metrics creates uncertainty about accountability and scalability
  • Staffing and professional requirements: No clear specification of whether mental health services require licensed professionals (therapists, counselors, psychiatrists) versus paraprofessionals could affect program quality and costs

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

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