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This bill amends Oklahoma state law to clarify and expand eligibility for resident tuition at higher education institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The bill specifies that students can qualify for resident tuition if they are U.S. citizens, graduated from a public or private high school in Oklahoma, and resided in the state with a parent or legal guardian for at least two years prior to graduation. The legislation also maintains existing provisions that require students to satisfy admission standards and, if they cannot immediately provide documentation of U.S. nationality, must file an application or affidavit to legalize their immigration status within specified timeframes. Additionally, the bill ensures that students meeting these criteria cannot be disqualified from scholarships or financial aid based on their immigration status. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause suggesting its immediate importance for public welfare. This amendment appears designed to provide more inclusive access to in-state tuition rates for students who have completed significant portions of their secondary education in Oklahoma, regardless of their precise immigration documentation status.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1308&Session=2600