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OK HB4158

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Toni Hasenbeck

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the income eligibility cap for the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant from $50,000 to $80,000 per year for students' parents (or the student if independent and self-supporting)

  • Grant provides $2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester) to eligible Oklahoma residents attending approved private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in the state

  • Eligible institutions include Oklahoma Baptist University, Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma City University, and seven other accredited private institutions

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Higher education; Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant; increasing income cap; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/13/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/12/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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