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OK HB1980

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trish Ranson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • All higher education institutions are prohibited from asking any questions about an applicant's prior behavioral conduct as a juvenile

  • The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education are responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance with these requirements

  • Institutions violating the act face penalties including fines and potential loss of state funding

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education2/4/2025
Education Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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