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OK SB1054

Bill

Status

Failed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Regina Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the family income eligibility limit from $70,000 to $125,000 per year, with no income limit for direct lineal descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims who resided in the Greenwood Area between April 30 and June 1, 1921

  • Removes previous eligibility requirements that applicants attend a Tulsa public school where 75% or more qualify for free/reduced lunch and reside in census blocks with 30% or more below poverty level

  • Requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to give first priority status to applicants who are direct lineal descendants of Greenwood Area massacre victims, rather than merely considering descent as a preference factor

  • Establishes a seven-member community advisory committee appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education to review scholarship applications and make recipient recommendations, including the Langston University president, Tulsa Public Schools superintendent, two legislators representing Greenwood, and community members

  • Allows remaining scholarship funds after tuition payment to cover additional educational costs including fees, required textbooks or materials, and room and board

Legislative Description

Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria.

Last Action

Died in conference

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2025
Appropriations3/4/2025
Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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