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OK HB3710

OK HB3710
Education; Rising Scholars Award Program; eligibility; cohort-based award schedules; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/24/2026
Passed
05/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3710&Session=2600
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/hB/HB3710%20ENR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/HB3710%20SFLR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/hB/HB3710%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3710%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB3710%20HFLR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3710%20CS.PDF
Committee Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3710%20FULLAMD1%20TREY%20CALDWELL-MKS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3710%20FULLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3710%20FULLPCS1%20CHAD%20CALDWELL-AQH.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Sub Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3710%20SUBREC%20BILLSUM.PDF
Sub Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3710%20SUBREC.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3710%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (sub committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3710%20SUBPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3710%20POLPCS1%20CHAD%20CALDWELL-MAH.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3710%20INT.PDF
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