HB1980

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Education Fair Admissions Act; criminal history inquiries; State Regents for Higher Education; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma HB1980 prohibits higher education institutions from inquiring about applicants' criminal history and certain behavioral conduct.

Oklahoma HB1980, the Oklahoma Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, aims to ensure fair admissions practices in higher education. It prohibits institutions of higher education from asking about applicants' criminal history and prior behavioral conduct as juveniles. The State Regents for Higher Education are tasked with overseeing and enforcing compliance with this act, with penalties for violations including fines and loss of state funding. The act emphasizes the importance of fair admissions processes in higher education.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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1 Nay

R

History

Mar 5, 2025

House

CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

Mar 5, 2025

House

Authored by Senator Stewart (principal Senate author)

Feb 11, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education