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OK HB2091

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Randy Terrill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3242.2 of Title 70 Oklahoma Statutes to remove language allowing exceptions for students unlawfully present in the United States to receive resident tuition and postsecondary education benefits.

  • Students not lawfully present in the United States are ineligible for resident tuition or postsecondary education benefits (including scholarships and financial aid) based on state residence.

  • Grandfather provision protects students already enrolled during the 2006-2007 school year or earlier who were receiving resident tuition benefits under prior law.

  • Repeals Section 3242 of Title 70 Oklahoma Statutes (the prior exception provision) entirely.

  • Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause for 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

Referred to Judiciary Committee

2/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2011
Higher Education and Career Tech2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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