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OK SB31

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program to provide tuition assistance for eligible Oklahoma National Guard members enrolled in technology center school programs leading to certification or licensure, for a maximum of 3 years

  • Eligible members must be in good standing, have a high school diploma or GED, have at least 1 year remaining on enlistment, and agree to serve 24 months after completing their last assisted semester

  • Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, satisfactory academic progress, and satisfactory National Guard participation; must exhaust federal education benefits first

  • Members who fail to maintain satisfactory Guard participation must repay a prorated amount based on unfulfilled months of the 24-month service commitment, though hardship waivers may be requested

  • Establishes the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Revolving Fund funded by state appropriations; effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Career and technology education; creating the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act; providing for eligibility; providing for application process. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee4/2/2025
Appropriations and Budget4/1/2025
Appropriations2/25/2025
Education2/4/2025

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