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OK SB701
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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Removes Northern Oklahoma College's exclusive authority over lower-division courses at University Center at Ponca City, allowing other institutions to offer programs there
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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
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Removes "upper division" restriction at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, allowing the branch to offer all undergraduate courses and baccalaureate programs approved by State Regents
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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
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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