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OK SB910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mark Allen

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Presidents of institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education must hold a doctorate degree from an accredited institution to be eligible to serve

  • Current presidents who do not hold a doctorate degree may serve out the term of their existing contract

  • Upon dismissal, retirement, or contract expiration of a non-qualifying president, the governing body must hire a replacement who holds a doctorate degree

  • Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement these requirements

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

Legislative Description

Higher education; requiring presidents of certain institutions to hold certain degree. 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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