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OK SB701
Bill
AI Summary
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State Regents for Higher Education may approve "functional exceptions" allowing institutions to offer courses or degree programs outside their assigned function or mission to meet unmet workforce needs.
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Removes exclusive authority of Northern Oklahoma College over lower division courses at University Center at Ponca City, allowing expanded offerings.
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Expands course offerings at Muskogee by allowing Connors State College branch to offer additional classes and programs, and authorizing Northeastern State University to provide upper division and graduate level courses.
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Removes restrictions on Oklahoma State University-Tulsa course offerings by repealing the prohibition on duplicating Tulsa Community College courses and allows expanded undergraduate and graduate offerings at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Langston University-Tulsa, and Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow.
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Effective date: November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Higher education; authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; expanding classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee. Effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/27/2025
5/28/2025