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OK SB399

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ivester

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2603 of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program to add two new categories of eligible students beyond the existing financial need-based criteria
  • Creates eligibility for children of military personnel killed or died in service after January 1, 2000 (if deceased parent filed Oklahoma income tax return), allowing enrollment at any Oklahoma higher education institution before age 21
  • Creates eligibility for students whose parent or guardian died during 11th or 12th grade year (if deceased parent filed Oklahoma income tax return), with same institutional access as other eligible students
  • Modifies financial need thresholds and income limits for certain categories of adopted students, and adds provisions allowing late enrollment for military members on active duty
  • Effective July 1, 2013 with emergency clause for immediate enactment

Legislative Description

Higher education; amending eligibility for Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. Effective date. Emergency.

Education - Higher

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

3/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/18/2013
Appropriations2/11/2013
Education2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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