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HB3850

Prisons and reformatories; directing the Department of Corrections to fund program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Oklahoma HB3850 mandates the Department of Corrections to fund a program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas.

Oklahoma HB3850 amends the Oklahoma Inmate Literacy Act, directing the Department of Corrections to fully fund a program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas. The bill requires the Department to administer an examination to assess inmates' educational proficiency levels and determine the necessary education programs. Priority is given to inmates lacking basic literacy skills and those closest to their release dates. The bill removes the financial hardship exception and specifies that the act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House: Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee: DO PASS

8 Yea

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1 Nay

D

Calendar

Feb 11

3:30 PM

House A&B Public Safety Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

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

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee