HB 3016: Schools; Binocular Vision Screening Pilot Program; eye disorders; students in kindergarten, first, or third grades; State Department of Education; State Department of Health; comprehensive binocular vision screenings; Binocular Screening Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to streamline the Binocular Vision Screening Program by removing the requirement for third-grade screenings, narrowing the definition of the targeted eye disorder, and extending the reporting deadline for the pilot program. The Senate version also added an emergency clause to allow immediate implementation and updated the committee report details.

Scope change

The program's scope was narrowed to focus only on kindergarten and first-grade students, removing the mandatory screening requirement for third-grade students that was present in the House version.

ELIGIBILITY

Screening requirements were reduced from kindergarten, first, and third grades to only kindergarten and first grades.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'convergence insufficiency' was expanded to include the specific ability to maintain binocular fusion while focusing on a near target.

TIMELINE

The deadline for submitting the program report to state officials was extended from November 1, 2028, to November 1, 2030.

ENFORCEMENT

An emergency clause was added to declare the act immediately necessary for public health, allowing it to take effect upon passage.

TECHNICAL

The committee report section was updated to reflect the Senate version, dated April 14, 2026, and attributed to the Committee on Education.

House Committee Substitute → Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify its legislative status and update the effective date. The most significant substantive change is the shift in the program's start date from November 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026, moving the implementation to the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the bill was reclassified from a 'House Bill' to an 'Engrossed House Bill' to reflect Senate amendments, and the emergency clause was added to allow immediate effect upon passage.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Binocular Vision Screening Program remains the same, but the timeline for implementation has been accelerated to start in July 2026 instead of November 2026.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was changed from November 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the screening program begins at the start of the school year rather than later in the year.

An emergency clause was added, declaring that the act is immediately necessary for public health and safety, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'House Bill' to 'Engrossed House Bill' to accurately reflect that it has been amended by the Senate Committee.

The names of the Senate sponsors (Hicks) and the specific Senate committee substitute status were added to the header.

Engrossed → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to a 'House Committee Substitute,' indicating it has been amended by the House Committee before moving to the Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the Binocular Vision Screening Program, the creation of a revolving fund, and the effective date remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting updates, including a new header for the 2026 legislative session, updated page footers, and the addition of a committee tracking number.

Scope change

No change in the scope or applicability of the bill; the program details and requirements remain identical.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) and changed the title from 'Engrossed' to 'Committee Substitute.'

Page footers were updated to include a new requirement number (17006) and the date 03/05/26.

The Senate passage date line was removed, likely because the bill has not yet passed the Senate.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a Senate-drafted version to the final House version, correcting the co-authorship credit to include a Senate sponsor (Hicks) and renumbering sections to align with the House bill structure. Substantively, the effective date for the program was changed from July 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026, and the reporting deadline for the program's results was extended from November 1, 2028, to November 1, 2029.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a two-year pilot program for binocular vision screenings in Oklahoma public schools, but the timeline for implementation and reporting has been adjusted.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the Binocular Vision Screening Program was moved from July 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

The deadline for submitting the final program report to state officials was extended from November 1, 2028, to November 1, 2029.

TECHNICAL

The bill's title page was updated to reflect the correct co-authors, adding 'Hicks of the Senate' to the list of sponsors.

Section numbers were reorganized to match the original House bill format, removing the Senate-specific section numbering.

Enrolled (final version) → Amended And Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to update its title and formatting to reflect its final status as an engrossed bill. The substantive policy content regarding the Binocular Vision Screening Program, including the pilot program duration, target student grades, and funding mechanisms, remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the amendment only updates the document's title and formatting.

TECHNICAL

The title and header were updated from 'Enrolled House Bill' to 'Engrossed Senate Amendment' to reflect the bill's current legislative status.

The bill text was reformatted with line numbers and spacing adjustments typical of a final engrossed version, but the legal language and requirements were not altered.

Introduced → Enrolled (final version) · 3 edits · Mar 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled after passing both legislative chambers. The text was reorganized to include the names of the additional sponsors (Provenzano, Hicks, and Pederson) and updated the summary description to reflect specific procedural requirements like electronic reporting and a 90-day screening window. The core policy provisions regarding the Binocular Vision Screening Program, the creation of a revolving fund, and the effective date remain substantively the same as the introduced version.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it still establishes a pilot program for binocular vision screenings in kindergarten, first, and third grades.

TECHNICAL

Added the names of Senate sponsors (Provenzano, Hicks, and Pederson) to the bill header, indicating the bill passed both the House and Senate.

Reformatted the bill text to match the final enrolled version, including the signature blocks for the House, Senate, and Governor.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the act summary to specify that schools must provide screenings within 90 days of the school year start and that the Department of Education must electronically submit a report by November 1, 2028.

Schools; Binocular Vision Screening Pilot Program; eye disorders; students in kindergarten, first, or third grades; State Department of Education; State Department of Health; comprehensive binocular vision screenings; Binocular Screening Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

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