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OK HB1672
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Steve Kouplen
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AI Summary
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Students in the permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services become eligible for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (Oklahoma's Promise), which provides tuition assistance for higher education
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Students in DHS custody who were unable to complete all core curriculum courses may satisfy requirements through a State Regents-approved remediation program for high school curricular deficiencies
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Students in DHS custody after completing tenth grade or reaching age 16 may enter the program prior to age 21 by executing an agreement with provisions determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
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Financial need determination for DHS custody students is based on the student's income rather than parental income, removing a barrier to program eligibility
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Effective date set for July 1, 2015, with emergency clause declaring immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Higher education; making certain students eligible to participate in the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.
Education - Higher
Last Action
Conference granted, GCCA
2/9/2016