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OK SB1899

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (Oklahoma's Promise) eligibility to include children of certified school personnel such as principals, supervisors, administrators, counselors, librarians, and certified or registered nurses, in addition to existing eligibility for children of certified classroom teachers

  • Requires the certified personnel parent to have worked in Oklahoma public schools for a minimum of 10 years (not necessarily consecutive) prior to their child applying for the program

  • Sets income eligibility threshold at 700% of the federal poverty level for children of certified classroom teachers applying in the 2025-2026 school year and for children of other certified personnel applying in the 2026-2027 school year

  • Excludes children of school district superintendents from this eligibility pathway

  • Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; providing eligibility for children of school district certified personnel. 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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