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OK HB2493

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies Oklahoma's Promise (Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program) award amounts by replacing tuition-equivalent payments with a standardized formula based on average resident tuition across institution types plus $200

  • Sets awards for years 1-2 of postsecondary enrollment at the average resident tuition of all community colleges in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education (calculated on a 2-year rolling average) plus $200

  • Sets awards for years 3-5 of postsecondary enrollment at the average resident tuition of all comprehensive institutions in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education (calculated on a 2-year rolling average) plus $200

  • Removes previous language tying awards to "nonguaranteed resident tuition" at public institutions or equivalent tuition at comparable programs for private institution students

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage

Legislative Description

Higher education; changing amount of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program award; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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