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OK SB1266

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires new Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (Oklahoma's Promise) applicants starting in 2016-2017 to initially enroll in a two-year institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, a vocational-technical program, or an accredited private institution

  • Allows students who start at a two-year institution to transfer to a four-year comprehensive institution after demonstrating satisfactory academic progress toward earning junior-level credits

  • Amends eligibility requirements in 70 O.S. 2011, Sections 2603 and 2604 to change enrollment references from "an institution" to "a two-year institution"

  • Section 1 (eligibility modifications) becomes effective November 1, 2018; Section 2 (award provisions) becomes effective July 1, 2016

  • Declares an emergency necessitating 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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