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OK HB2946
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Gise
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Sergeant Bobby Swartz Act" to expand existing higher education fee waivers to grandchildren of first responders killed in the line of duty, provided the grandchild was living at the time of death
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Waives all fees and room and board at Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions for eligible grandchildren of peace officers, firefighters, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System members, and emergency medical technicians who died in the line of duty
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Extends the same fee waiver to career and technology education districts for grandchildren of first responders killed in the line of duty
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Limits the waiver benefit to a period of five years for each eligible recipient
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Postsecondary education; Sergeant Bobby Swartz Act; waiver of fees and costs for grandchildren of persons killed in line of duty; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
Referred to Rules
2/9/2026