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OK SB1266
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Clark Jolley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends eligibility requirements in 70 O.S. 2011, Sections 2603 and 2604 to change enrollment references from "an institution" to "a two-year institution"
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Section 1 (eligibility modifications) becomes effective November 1, 2018; Section 2 (award provisions) becomes effective July 1, 2016
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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