Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1308: Higher education; providing eligibility for resident tuition. 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, which relates to eligibility for resident tuition; adding eligibility provisions for resident tuition; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
From the introduced text, December 29, 2025:
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to eligibility for resident tuition; adding eligibility provisions for resident tuition; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, is amended to read as follows: Section 3242. A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education may adopt a policy which allows a student to enroll in an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and allows a student to be eligible for resident tuition if the student: 1. a. Is a citizen of the United States, b. Graduated from a public or private high school in this state, and c. Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian while attending classes at a public or private high Req. No. 2753 Page 1 school in this state for at least two (2) years prior to graduation; or 2. a. Graduated from a public or private high school in this state;, and 2. Resided b. Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian while attending classes at a public or private high school in this state for at least two (2) years prior to graduation. B. To be eligible for the provisions of subsection A of this section, an eligible student …
Sponsors
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
- : Authored by Senator Brooks
- : First Reading
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is SB1308?
- SB1308 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Higher education; providing eligibility for resident tuition. Effective date. Emergency.
- What does SB1308 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to eligibility for resident tuition; adding eligibility provisions for resident tuition; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
- What is the status of SB1308?
- In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1308?
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044).
- Where is the official record for SB1308?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1308&Session=2600
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