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OK HB2950

OK HB2950
Postsecondary education; prohibiting institutions from having differentiated standardized test score requirements for certain students; removing certain differentiated grade point average and test score requirements; effective date; emergency.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to postsecondary education; defining terms; prohibiting postsecondary institutions from having differentiated standardized test score requirements based on a prospective student's primary or secondary educational background; authorizing State Regents for Higher Education and State Board of Career and Technology Education to ensure compliance and promulgate rules; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2603, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 485, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2603), which relates to the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program eligibility requirements; removing differentiated grade point average and standardized test score requirements based on educational means; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits postsecondary institutions, including public universities, colleges, and technology center schools, from using different standardized test score requirements (like those from the ACT or SAT) for admission, placement, or scholarships based on a student's previous educational background, such as the type of school attended or its accreditation status. It also amends the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program to remove any existing requirements that differentiated eligibility based on a student's educational background or means, ensuring a more uniform application process for these programs and financial aid. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the State Board of Career and Technology Education are tasked with enforcing these changes and can create necessary rules, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator(s) Grellner (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2950&Session=2600
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2950%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB2950%20CS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2950%20FULLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB2950%20FULLPCS1%20GABE%20WOOLLEY-AQH.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2950%20POLREC%20BILLSUM.PDF
Policy Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB2950%20POLREC.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2950%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2950%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB2950%20POLPCS1%20GABE%20WOOLLEY-AQH.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2950%20INT.PDF
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