Bill > HB3315

This bill mandates that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the governing board for public higher education in Oklahoma, conduct a comprehensive study to assess the practicality of offering three-year bachelor's degree programs, which would typically require 90 credit hours instead of the usual 120. The study will examine various academic fields to determine how course requirements, the number of elective courses, and the total credit hours needed for graduation could be reduced, while also considering potential challenges related to program accreditation and how attractive these shorter degrees would be to employers. The State Regents are required to submit a report detailing their findings to the Governor and legislative leaders by July 1, 2026, and the bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval to address an urgent public need.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3315&Session=2600