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OK HB3850
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Roberts
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections must establish and fully fund a program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas prior to release, removing the previous "to the extent resources are available" limitation
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Shifts educational requirement from achieving a general proficiency level in reading, writing, and computation skills to specifically obtaining a high school equivalency diploma
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Removes the financial hardship exception that previously allowed the Pardon and Parole Board to waive educational requirements for parolees
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Inmates who refuse to participate in recommended education programs remain ineligible for earned credits and jeopardize parole eligibility
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prisons and reformatories; directing the Department of Corrections to fund program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee
2/12/2026