Bill > HB3457

This bill amends the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program to provide eligibility for children of certain teachers. Specifically, the bill exempts students who are children of certified classroom teachers from the financial qualification determination to participate in the program. The bill defines a "certified classroom teacher" as a full-time, certified teacher who has been employed by a public school district in Oklahoma for at least 10 years. The bill also directs the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to verify the employment status of the student's parent(s) before the student receives any program benefits. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2024, and declares an emergency.