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OK HB3132

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Selecting Neutral Accreditors Act" requiring Oklahoma public higher education boards of regents to review all accrediting agencies by July 1, 2027 for any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices used within the past 5 years

  • Mandates institutions switch to accrediting agencies that have not used DEI practices; if no qualifying accreditor exists, boards must report findings to legislative leadership and review annually for alternatives

  • Defines DEI as differential treatment or assignment of fault based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, with exceptions for immigration status, sex-segregated facilities, and athletic programs

  • Establishes a presumption that accrediting agencies have DEI practices if they fail to respond to information requests from boards of regents or the Attorney General, with a 10-day opportunity to cure

  • Grants the Attorney General investigative and enforcement powers under the Oklahoma Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and voids any agreements between institutions and accreditors designed to circumvent the law; effective November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Higher education; Selecting Neutral Accreditors Act; review for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and procedures; Attorney General enforcement; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education2/3/2026
Education Oversight2/3/2026

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