Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1633: Higher education; removing language providing resident tuition eligibility for certain students. Emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition eligibility for students with certain status; removing language providing eligibility for students who cannot present certain documentation; removing language regarding eligibility for certain scholarships or financial aid for certain students; removing outdated language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education benefits for certain students; removing exception to prohibition for certain students; removing outdated language; updating statutory language…
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition eligibility for students with certain status; removing language providing eligibility for students who cannot present certain documentation; removing language regarding eligibility for certain scholarships or financial aid for certain students; removing outdated language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education benefits for certain students; removing exception to prohibition for certain students; removing outdated language; updating statutory language; providing for promulgation of rules; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Resident tuition eligibility 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. Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; and 2. 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 shall: 1. Satisfy admission standards as determined by the …