HB2963

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; removing ACT test requirement; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2963 removes the ACT test requirement for eligibility in the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.

Oklahoma HB2963 amends the eligibility requirements for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by eliminating the ACT test requirement. Students must now meet other criteria, such as graduating from high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA and enrolling in an eligible institution. The changes will take effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee: DO PASS

7 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 9

9:30 AM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 9

House

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee