Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3700: Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to higher education; requiring state educational institutions adopt and implement a policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; requiring policy to prohibit grades based on opinions, beliefs, or conduct; requiring submission of verification to the State Regents for Higher Education; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Higher education.
From the enrolled text, April 29, 2026:
An Act relating to higher education; requiring state educational institutions adopt and implement a policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; requiring policy to prohibit grades based on opinions, beliefs, or conduct; requiring submission of verification to the State Regents for Higher Education; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Higher education SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 3252 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. On or before the 2026-2027 academic year, state educational institutions shall adopt and implement a policy that: 1. Requires student grades be evaluated solely on an academic basis which includes, but is not limited to, the student's attendance, demonstrated knowledge or understanding of the content of the course of study, and ability to maintain standards of academic performance established for the course; and 2. Prohibits student grades from being evaluated based on the opinion, beliefs, or conduct of the student in matters unrelated to academic situations. B. State educational institutions shall submit verification of compliance with this section to the State Regents for Higher Education. The State Regents shall withhold all …