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OK HB3710
OK HB3710Education; Rising Scholars Award Program; eligibility; cohort-based award schedules; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Passed
05/11/2026
05/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/11/2026
05/11/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 482, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403), which relates to eligibility requirements for the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award Program; authorizing the State Regents to establish cohort-based award schedules; permitting cohort-based award schedule amounts and structure to vary by academic year; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Education
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award Program by allowing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to create "cohort-based award schedules," meaning that the amount and structure of scholarship funding for a recipient can differ based on the academic year they first receive the award, providing flexibility in how these scholarships are administered.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 (on 05/11/2026)
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