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OK SB701

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Haste

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Regents for Higher Education may approve "functional exceptions" allowing institutions to offer courses or degree programs outside their assigned mission to meet unmet workforce needs

  • Removes Northern Oklahoma College's exclusive authority over lower-division courses at University Center at Ponca City, allowing other institutions to offer programs there

  • Expands Connors State College branch in Muskogee from lower-division only to all classes and programs as State Regents determine appropriate; similarly expands Northeastern State University's Muskogee branch beyond upper-division and master's level

  • Removes "upper division" restriction at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, allowing the branch to offer all undergraduate courses and baccalaureate programs approved by State Regents

  • Repeals prohibition on OSU-Tulsa duplicating Tulsa Community College courses and removes restrictions preventing course duplication between OSU-Tulsa and Langston University or Northeastern State University branches in the Tulsa area

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Higher education; authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; expanding classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/27/2025

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education4/1/2025
Education Oversight4/1/2025
Education2/4/2025

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