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OK SB1633

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes provisions allowing undocumented students who graduated from Oklahoma high schools to qualify for resident tuition rates at state colleges and universities

  • Eliminates the pathway for students without lawful immigration status to obtain state scholarships or financial aid, even if they met prior residency and graduation requirements

  • Deletes requirements that allowed undocumented students to file affidavits pledging to legalize their immigration status within one year of enrollment

  • Removes the exception that previously protected undocumented students from the general prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for those not lawfully present in the United States

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage; passed the Senate on March 10, 2026

Legislative Description

Higher education; removing language providing resident tuition eligibility for certain students. Emergency.

Last Action

First Reading

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

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