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OK SB1046

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Smalley

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, first-time Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (Oklahoma's Promise) applicants must initially enroll in a two-year institution, vocational-technical program, or private accredited institution rather than a four-year university

  • Students enrolled in two-year institutions may transfer to a comprehensive four-year university after demonstrating satisfactory academic progress toward earning enough credits to be recognized as a junior

  • Students who score 24 or higher on the ACT are exempt from the two-year enrollment requirement and may enroll directly in a four-year university

  • Income eligibility threshold for program participation increases from $50,000 to $75,000 in annual parental income at the time of student application during 8th, 9th, or 10th grade

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; directing certain students to enroll in certain institutions. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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