AFC-OK Praises Gov. Stitt, Legislature for Improving the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship Program

American Federation for Children - Oklahoma (AFC-OK) today praised Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Legislature for their leadership in the successful passage of Senate Bill 105, a critical reform that expands access to the Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) Scholarship program for students with disabilities and children experiencing homelessness. The bill was signed into law on Tuesday, May 20. 

SB 105 eliminates outdated barriers that previously required eligible students to spend a full year in public school before accessing the scholarship. This change allows families to more quickly access the educational setting that best fits their child’s needs. The bill also adds children experiencing homelessness to the list of eligible applicants.

“SB 105 is a win for Oklahoma families,” said Jennifer Carter, Senior Advisor for AFC-OK. “We are incredibly grateful to Sen. Julie Daniels and Rep. Chad Caldwell for authoring this important legislation, Governor Stitt for signing it, and the many lawmakers who offered it their support. SB 105’s passage ensures that students who face serious challenges—including disabilities or homelessness—can get access to the schools that best meet their needs without unnecessary delays or red tape. It's a powerful step forward for educational freedom and family empowerment in our state.”

The Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program provides state-funded scholarships for eligible students to attend approved private schools. Eligible students include those with disabilities, children in foster care or who have been adopted from foster care, children of some active-duty military service members, and now, under SB 105, children who have experienced homelessness.