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OK SB1247

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Micheal Bergstrom

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Repeals Section 3242 of Title 70, which previously allowed certain undocumented students to qualify for resident tuition eligibility

  • 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

  • Authorizes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to promulgate rules implementing these provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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