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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