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OK HB4479
OK HB4479Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; requiring completion of application to participate in program to graduate from public high school; exceptions; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; requiring students beginning in certain school year to complete application for participation in the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program in order to graduate from a public high school; providing exceptions; directing the State Department of Education to develop and publish opt-out form; directing Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program contact person to collect certain information; requiring collection of information to comply with certain act; providing for promulgation of rules by State Board of Education; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that, starting with the 2026-2027 school year, students in Oklahoma public high schools must complete and submit an application for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by December 31st of their senior year to be eligible for graduation, though exceptions exist if a student, their parent or guardian, or a school counselor opts out using a specific form, and the State Department of Education will develop this opt-out form and the program's contact person will collect compliance information in accordance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), a federal law protecting student educational records, with the State Board of Education responsible for creating rules to implement these requirements, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to be effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4479&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4479%20INT.PDF |
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