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OK SB58
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darrell Weaver
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AI Summary
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Creates the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Program providing resident tuition waivers at Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions for peace officers, firefighters (volunteer or salaried), and emergency medical technicians (volunteer or employed)
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Eligible students must meet admission standards, enroll in an Oklahoma public higher education institution, and pursue a degree program related to a career as a peace officer, firefighter, or EMT
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Tuition waivers may be received for up to 5 years or until degree completion, whichever occurs first
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Program waivers apply only after all other state and federal financial assistance has been exhausted
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Effective date of July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage
Legislative Description
Higher education; creating the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act; providing for eligibility; allowing tuition waiver for certain time period. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Hill (principal House author)
2/24/2025