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OK SB1247
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Micheal Bergstrom
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AI Summary
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Individuals not lawfully present in the United States become ineligible for any postsecondary education benefits based on Oklahoma residency, including scholarships, financial aid, and resident tuition rates
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Repeals Section 3242 of Title 70, which previously allowed certain undocumented students to qualify for resident tuition eligibility
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Eliminates the grandfathering provision that protected students enrolled in degree programs during or before the 2006-2007 school year who were receiving resident tuition benefits
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Authorizes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to promulgate rules implementing these provisions
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Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Higher education; removing exception allowing certain students to be eligible for resident tuition and certain other benefits. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education
2/3/2026