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OK HB3956

OK HB3956
Higher education; waiver of tuition and fees for permanently disabled veterans; effective date; emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to higher education; waiving tuition and fees for permanently disabled veterans; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education must waive all tuition and fees for individuals who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or Oklahoma National Guard and are certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a 100% permanent disability resulting from military service, with an emergency clause allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)

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