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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR ENGROSSED
SENATE BILL NO. 11 By: Rader of the Senate
and
Pae of the House
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S.
2021, Section 626.6, which relates to the Oklahoma
Higher Education Tuition A id Act; removing certain
eligibility provision; limiting eligibility of
certain incarcerated individuals; providing an
effective date; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STA TE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 626.6, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 626.6 A. No person shall be awarded a state tuition
aid grant unless the person:
1. Is a resident of the State of Oklahoma this state. Such
residency shall meet requirements as set out by the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education ;
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2. Has demonstrated financial need for such tuition aid as
determined by Sections 626.2 and 626.7 of this titl e and in
accordance with proced ures to be established by the Oklahom a State
Regents for Higher Education;
3. Is not incarcerated in a state, f ederal or private
correctional facility;
4. Has demonstrated high moral character, good citizenship , and
dedication to American ideals;
5. 4. Has applied for state tuition aid and has been determined
to be eligible for such tuition aid; and
6. 5. Has complied with all the rules adopted pursuant to the
Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act for the award, regula tion,
and administration of sta te college tuition aid.
B. No person shall be awarded a state tuition ai d grant if the
person is incarcerated in a state , federal, or private correctional
facility and enrolled in a program structured primarily for virtual
learning. A state tuition aid grant shal l only be awarded to an
individual who is incarcerated in a state , federal, or private
correctional facility if the individua l is within (5) years from
being released from incarceration.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health , or safety, an emergency is hereby
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declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
59-1-8288 JM 04/19/23