HB2273

Higher Education; Department of Transportation Educational Assistance Act; workforce development grant program; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2273 establishes an educational assistance grant program for eligible students to work for the Department of Transportation.

Oklahoma HB2273 creates the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Educational Assistance Act. It establishes a grant program for eligible students to receive assistance for tuition, fees, and academic service fees. Eligible students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be an Oklahoma resident, and be enrolled in an Oklahoma educational institution. The program allows for both public and private funding. Students must repay the grant if they do not obtain an eligible degree or work for the Department for five years. Hardship waivers for repayment are possible.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Miller