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OK HB3963

OK HB3963
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; changing certified classroom teacher to school employee; modifying definition; expanding eligibility to children of permanently disabled veterans; effective date; emergency.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2603, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 485, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2603), which relates to eligibility requirements; changing term from certified classroom teacher to school employee; expanding eligibility to children of permanently disabled veterans; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2605, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 485, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2605), which relates to participation in the program; changing term from certified classroom teacher to school employee; expanding definition to include school support employees; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by changing the eligibility requirement for students whose parents are school employees, expanding the definition of "school employee" to include support staff with at least ten years of service, and also expands eligibility to include children of veterans who have a 100% permanent disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provided the veteran filed an Oklahoma income tax return in the year prior to the child's application. The bill also makes technical changes to the program's language and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget (on 02/04/2026)

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