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OK HB1971
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Brumbaugh
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AI Summary
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Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 4104 to exempt religious degrees from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approval requirements when issued by institutions whose primary purpose is religious training or theological education and are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
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Requires all religious degrees to include a religious modifier that must appear on the degree, transcript, and in all official school documents and publications.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2015, with an emergency clause allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Higher education; exempting religious degrees issued by certain institutions from certain requirements; effective date; emergency.
Education - Higher
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Higher Education and Career Tech
2/3/2015