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House Bill 1393, which aims to give parents of children with IEPs more of a choice in their child’s education, is headed to the Senate for further consideration. If passed, the bill would require schools to receive parental consent before enrolling a child with an IEP in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program. Schools would have to hold an IEP team meeting with a parent before making any decisions regarding the assessment program. The parental consent form would also outline the benefits, risks, and legal implications of consent or refusal.