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OK HB2961
OK HB2961Higher education; career and technology education; waiver of tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; 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 postsecondary education; waiving tuition for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3218.7-1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 382, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3218.7-1), which relates to waiver of room and board fees; adding the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 14-134 and 14-134.1, which relate to tuition and fees within the system of career and technology districts; waiving tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing tuition and fee waiver programs to include the spouses and children of Gold Star recipients, defined as individuals killed in the line of duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, provided the recipient was an Oklahoma resident at death or the family maintains Oklahoma residency during enrollment. Specifically, it waives tuition at institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and waives both tuition and fees at career and technology districts. These waivers are in addition to existing provisions for children of fallen peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, and the bill specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2961&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2961%20INT.PDF |
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