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OK HB3112
Bill
Status
3/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Hickman
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AI Summary
HB 3112 Summary
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Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 2604 to prohibit Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) awards from covering remedial non-credit-earning courses or units, effective for students beginning study in the 2013-2014 school year and later.
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Requires all institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education that receive OHLAP funds to offer students needing remediation a choice between remedial non-credit courses or credit-earning courses with tutoring and educational support.
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Maintains existing OHLAP eligibility requirements and award structures for tuition at public/private Oklahoma institutions and vocational-technical programs, subject to fund availability.
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Preserves priority funding for students who previously received OHLAP awards and continue to meet eligibility requirements over new applicants.
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Creates new codified law at 70 O.S. Section 3207.2 regarding enrollment options for students requiring remediation.
Legislative Description
Higher education; limiting payment of Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program awards for remedial non-credit-earning courses or units; effective date.
Education - Higher
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
3/15/2012