Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1247: Higher education; removing exception allowing certain students to be eligible for resident tuition and certain other benefits. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In committee, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education benefits for certain students; removing exception to prohibition for certain students; removing outdated language; updating statutory language; providing for promulgation of rules; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition eligibility for certain students; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
From the introduced text, December 15, 2025:
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education benefits for certain students; removing exception to prohibition for certain students; removing outdated language; updating statutory language; providing for promulgation of rules; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition eligibility for certain students; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 3242.2. A. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3242 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, an An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within the this state for: 1. Any postsecondary education benefit, including, but not limited to, scholarships or financial aid; or 2. Resident tuition. Req. No. 2211 Page B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to a student enrolled in a degree program at a postsecondary educational institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education during the 2006-2007 school year or any prior year who received a resident tuition benefit pursuant to Section 3242 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes at that institution The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher …
Sponsors
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