Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3098

Introduced
2/7/22  

Caption

Higher education; National Guard; Oklahoma National Guard School Fees Grant; revolving fund; effective date.

Impact

The implementation of HB3098 is expected to positively affect the educational opportunities available to members of the National Guard, making higher education more accessible financially. By establishing a revolving fund to sustain the grant program, the bill ensures that funds can continually support eligible Guard members while laying the groundwork for a structured financial support system within Oklahoma's higher education landscape.

Summary

House Bill 3098 creates the Oklahoma National Guard School Fees Grant, designed to provide financial assistance to eligible members of the Oklahoma National Guard who are pursuing higher education. This grant, administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, will award $100 per credit hour each semester to qualifying students. The bill outlines the application process for these grants, contingent upon the availability of funds, and requires institutions to send applications and documentation to the State Regents by specific deadlines each semester.

Contention

Key points of discussion regarding HB3098 include the prioritization of continuing eligible students over first-time applicants when funding is limited. Critics may express concerns about the long-term funding viability of the revolving fund amidst budget constraints, which could affect future generations of Guard members. Overall, the bill aims to enhance educational support while navigating potential financial challenges inherent in grant systems.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB1418

Higher education; creating the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB55

Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; modifying eligibility; removing repayment provisions. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB55

Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; modifying eligibility; removing repayment provisions. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB32

Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for review of certain fees; authorizing establishment of certain cap; modifying retention eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1213

Career and technology education; creating the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2276

Oklahoma National Guard; Oklahoma National Guard Education Assistance Act of 2025; effective date.

OK HB3940

Higher education; DIPG Grant Program Revolving Fund; Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; grants; effective date.

OK HB2257

Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for review of certain fees; authorizing establishment of certain cap; modifying retention eligibility; emergency.

OK SB1416

Higher education; providing in-state status for current Oklahoma National Guard members. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB1840

Agriculture; Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; National School Lunch Act; School Lunch Workshop Revolving Fund; funds; State Board of Education; effective date.

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