HB 2902 Summary

• Amends eligibility requirements for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by adding completion of personal financial literacy passport requirements as a curricular prerequisite for students seeking tuition assistance.

• Modifies Section 2603 of 70 O.S. 2011 to require students to complete financial literacy passport requirements set forth in Section 11-103.6h of Title 11 in addition to existing core curriculum requirements including foreign language, technology, and fine arts courses.

• Maintains existing eligibility criteria including 2.5 minimum GPA, residency in Oklahoma, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, and satisfactory compliance with program agreements.

• Takes effect July 1, 2014, with an emergency clause allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.