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OK SB996
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Smalley
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant program to include any member of the Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities Association, in addition to the 13 private institutions already listed in statute
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Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grants provide $2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester) to eligible Oklahoma residents attending private, not-for-profit colleges in the state
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Students must have family income not exceeding $50,000 per year and be enrolled full-time as undergraduates at institutions accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or a nationally recognized accrediting body
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Grants are limited to five years of cumulative benefits and cannot exceed requirements for completing a baccalaureate degree
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Effective date of July 1, 2016, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Higher education; adding certain institutions to eligibility for Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/2/2016