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OK SB610

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Anastasia Pittman

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes income calculation method for Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) financial need determination from "taxable and nontaxable sources" to "federal adjusted gross income" starting with the 2012-2013 school year.

  • Modifies income thresholds for postsecondary enrollment: increases from $100,000 to $100,000 for general students, $150,000 for students adopted ages 0-12, and $200,000 for students adopted ages 13-17 (applies only to students beginning participation in 2012-2013 school year or later).

  • Adds new retention requirement for OHLAP participants: students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as required for federal Title IV student financial aid programs, effective 2012-2013 school year.

  • Extends the application date for certain grade point average requirements from the 2010-2011 school year to the 2012-2013 school year for existing program participants.

  • Clarifies statutory language by replacing references to "this act" with "the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act" in maintenance of eligibility provisions.

Legislative Description

An act relating to higher education; modifying types of income to determine need under OHLAP. Effective date.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/20/2011

5/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Education Sub2/23/2011
Appropriations2/22/2011
Education2/8/2011

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