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OK SB1898

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education must select three institutions (one comprehensive, one regional, and one two-year) to establish Centers for Civic Engagement

  • Centers will enhance education in politics, economics, philosophy, American history and government, focusing on citizenship rights and responsibilities, democratic principles, and fostering ideologically diverse civil dialogue

  • Governing boards may authorize centers to establish faculty/student advisory boards, provide internships, hold guest speaker events and nonpartisan public forums, and offer supplemental instruction

  • State Regents must submit a report to the Governor and legislative leaders by July 1, 2029, detailing engagement numbers, activities held, and recommendations for improvement and expansion

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

Legislative Description

Higher education; directing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to select certain institutions of higher education to establish Centers for Civic Engagement. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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