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OK HB3710

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to establish cohort-based award schedules for the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award Program
  • Permits scholarship award amounts and funding structures to vary based on the academic year in which a recipient first receives the award
  • Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403 relating to eligibility requirements for the scholarship program
  • Effective date is November 1, 2026
  • Passed Committee on Appropriations and Budget on March 5, 2026 with amendments

Legislative Description

Education; Rising Scholars Award Program; eligibility; cohort-based award schedules; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Pugh (principal Senate author)

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/11/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/11/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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