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OK HB2982

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Banning

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) eligibility to children of certified classroom teachers, with household income limits set at 700% of the federal poverty level

  • Includes retroactive eligibility for students who graduated during the 2024-2025 school year if they would have otherwise qualified and apply by July 1, 2026

  • Defines "certified classroom teacher" as a full-time public school classroom teacher with minimum 10 years of Oklahoma teaching experience; excludes superintendents, principals, and other administrators

  • Requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to verify the parent's full-time employment status before awarding benefits

  • Declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; expanding eligibility of program to children of certified classroom teachers who graduated during the 2024-2025 school year; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/3/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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