HB2197

Higher education; creating the Making College More Affordable Act; prohibitions; research universities; meal plans; effective date; emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/31/25

Oklahoma HB2197 prohibits higher education institutions from requiring meal plans for enrollment or on-campus housing.

Oklahoma HB2197, known as the Making College More Affordable Act, prohibits institutions of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education from requiring students to purchase a meal plan as a condition of enrollment or for residing in on-campus housing. This act aims to make college more affordable by removing meal plan requirements that could be barriers to student enrollment and housing. The act will become effective July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–18 · Mar 31, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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18 Nay

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13 Absent

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History

Feb 23

Senate

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh

Feb 17

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Stewart

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee