Meeting Notice
Health and Human Services Afternoon Session
AGENDA:
REVISED TO ADD AGENDA
9:30
IS 2026-31
Examining Foster Care Reimbursements
By: Senator Dossett
1. Emily Mikkelsen, Project Manager, Children & Families, National Conference of State Legislatures
2. Lynn McCarn, Deputy Director of Foster Care Field Staff, Department of Human Services
3. Laynie Gottsch, foster parent, Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma
4. Jennifer Abney, Founder/Executive Director, Angels Foster Family Network
1:00
IS 2026-22
High Spectrum Oklahomans with Autism
By: Senator Coleman
5. Amber Boyer, parent and caretaker
6. Dr. Mandy Seward, parent and Director of Special Services, Newkirk Public Schools
7. Laura Jean Olson, sister and caretaker
8. Justin Milner, Associate Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer, Norman Public Schools
9. Dr. Nicolle Carr, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Chief Executive Officer, Mindful Play ABA
10. Amber Nealy, DNP, Vice President of Operations, Pediatric Behavioral Health, OU Health
11. Bethany Willige, Program Manager, Developmental Disabilities Services, Department of Human Services
12. Christy Hilliard, MS, Deputy Director, Child Welfare Services, Department of Human Services
13. Other business
Senator Paul Rosino, Chair
Senator Brenda Stanley, Vice Chair
Oklahoma Senate