The first draft of the Oklahoma Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual has been developed for public review and comment prior to the final draft being submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. All newly revised additional language is identified by yellow highlights and eliminated language is identified by strikethrough notations. 

To easily find the revised language, use the steps below: 

Any interested party is invited to submit written comments to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or through email to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line. All comments should cite the applicable chapter and page number of the draft manual. All written comments must be received no later than Friday, May 31, 2024.

All solicitations for the public comment are barrier free. Individuals who speak a language(s) other than English, or have a hearing impairment and require an interpreter, are asked to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education via e-mail to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line.

Public hearings whereby members of the public may submit oral comments are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, State Board Room, Room 1-250, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. Persons wishing to speak must sign in at the door of the state board room prior to the start of the hearing. Time limitations may be imposed on presentations to ensure that all persons who desire to make oral comments will have an opportunity to do so.