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OK HB1659

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Enns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes an exception that allowed certain undocumented students enrolled in Oklahoma higher education institutions during the 2006-2007 school year or earlier to receive resident tuition benefits.

  • Amends Section 3242.2 of Title 70, Oklahoma Statutes to make all individuals not lawfully present in the United States ineligible for postsecondary education benefits and resident tuition on the basis of state residence.

  • Repeals Section 3242 of Title 70, Oklahoma Statutes (the provision that previously allowed the grandfather exception for certain undocumented students).

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011, with emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Higher education; deleting exception for enrollment and resident tuition eligibility for students with certain immigration status; repealer; effective date; emergency.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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