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OK SB1247
OK SB1247Higher education; removing exception allowing certain students to be eligible for resident tuition and certain other benefits. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education benefits for certain students; removing exception to prohibition for certain students; removing outdated language; updating statutory language; providing for promulgation of rules; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition eligibility for certain students; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oklahoma's higher education residency and tuition eligibility regulations by removing an existing exception for certain students not lawfully present in the United States. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous language that allowed students enrolled in a degree program during the 2006-2007 school year or earlier to receive resident tuition benefits, and now explicitly states that individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States cannot be eligible for any postsecondary education benefits, including scholarships, financial aid, or resident tuition rates. The bill also grants the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education the authority to create rules for implementing these provisions and repeals a related previous statute (Section 3242). While the bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2026, it also includes an emergency clause allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation appears to tighten restrictions on educational benefits for undocumented students in the state's higher education system.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1247&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1247 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1247%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1247%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1247%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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