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This bill prohibits institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education from using state funds to provide scholarships, grants, tuition aid, or discounted tuition to foreign national students beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. Specifically, the legislation will prevent public colleges and universities in Oklahoma from offering financial assistance to international students using state-allocated money. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are required to develop and implement rules to enforce this prohibition. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause, which suggests the lawmakers view this as an urgent matter of public policy. By restricting state funding for international students, the bill appears aimed at prioritizing financial support for domestic students and potentially reducing educational expenses for the state.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1249&Session=2600