OK HB2212

Establishes the Oklahoma Registered Apprenticeship Program (ORAP) under the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to develop, register, and monitor apprenticeships statewide, aligned with federal Department of Labor standards

Allows eligible apprentices and journeyworkers to earn at least 15 credit hours of general education courses toward an associate of applied science degree at public community and technical colleges, with a 6-year completion window

Requires participating employers to register apprenticeships with detailed workplans, establish skill-based wage schedules, and ensure accessibility for underrepresented groups

Creates a $2,500 income tax credit for qualified employers participating in apprenticeship programs and a $500 tax credit for qualified apprentices enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs, effective for tax years after December 31, 2025

Establishes the Oklahoma Apprenticeship Grant Fund to cover tuition, tools, and other resources, with unused tax credits eligible for carryover to the following 5 tax years