Bill > SB1633

This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law regarding eligibility for resident tuition rates at state higher education institutions. Specifically, it removes provisions that allowed students who graduated from an Oklahoma high school and resided in the state for at least two years prior to graduation to be eligible for resident tuition, even if they could not provide documentation of lawful immigration status or were not citizens. The bill also eliminates language that protected these students from being disqualified for state scholarships or financial aid based on their immigration status and removes an exception for students who had already received resident tuition benefits before a certain date. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals not lawfully present in the United States are ineligible for postsecondary education benefits or resident tuition based on state residency, and grants the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education the authority to create rules to implement these changes. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1633&Session=2600