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OK SB339
OK SB339Higher education; prohibiting tuition and fee rates at certain institutions of higher education from exceeding rates of certain academic year. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3218.14, which relates to tuition and fee recommendations; prohibiting the tuition and fee rates from exceeding the rates approved in certain academic year; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma state law to limit tuition and fee increases for higher education institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, the bill prohibits any institution from charging tuition and fees that exceed the rates approved for the 2024-2025 academic year. Previously, institutions had the option to recommend their own tuition and fee rates to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, subject to established legal limits. The bill maintains the existing process for recommending and approving tuition rates but introduces a freeze on future increases. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is deemed an emergency measure, which means it can be implemented immediately upon passage and approval. This bill aims to provide predictability and potentially reduce financial burden for students by preventing tuition and fee increases beyond the 2024-2025 academic year rates.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Committee - Education (on 02/19/2025)
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