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OK SB1477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for adults ages 21-30 who did not complete high school to receive educational opportunities, but beginning in 2025-2026, limits these students to full-time virtual education programs only

  • Sets concurrent enrollment age eligibility at 13 to under 21 years old for high school students and homeschool students receiving high-school-level instruction

  • Provides tuition waivers for concurrent enrollment: up to 18 credit hours for eligible high school seniors and up to 9 credit hours for eligible juniors (subject to funding availability)

  • Requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to submit an annual report by December 1 on concurrent enrollment participation, tuition waivers granted, graduation rates, and degree completion

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

Legislative Description

Students; prohibiting students of certain age or older from participating in concurrent enrollment. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Referred for engrossment

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026
Education2/3/2026

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