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OK HB1980
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Trish Ranson
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AI Summary
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Oklahoma higher education institutions are prohibited from asking about criminal history for admission purposes when applicants will attend exclusively online and will not reside on campus
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All higher education institutions are prohibited from asking any questions about an applicant's prior behavioral conduct as a juvenile
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The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education are responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance with these requirements
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Institutions violating the act face penalties including fines and potential loss of state funding
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Education Fair Admissions Act; criminal history inquiries; State Regents for Higher Education; emergency.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Stewart (principal Senate author)
3/5/2025