Mental health workforce development; Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund; revolving fund for the University Hospitals Authority; pilot program; emergency.

This bill establishes two revolving funds to support mental health workforce development at the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority and the University Hospitals Authority. The funds will finance a pilot program aimed at recruiting and retaining behavioral health professionals through initiatives such as creating new treatment beds, renovating facilities, offering scholarships for social work and nursing students, and providing relocation assistance for out-of-state staff. Additionally, the legislation requires these organizations to submit a report to the legislature after the first year detailing the number of professionals recruited or retained and the program's overall benefits.