HB3963

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; changing certified classroom teacher to school employee; modifying definition; expanding eligibility to children of permanently disabled veterans; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3963 modifies the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by changing the term "certified classroom teacher" to "school employee,".

Oklahoma HB3963 amends the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by altering the eligibility criteria for students. It changes the term "certified classroom teacher" to "school employee," which now includes school support employees. The bill also expands eligibility to children of permanently disabled veterans. Additionally, it modifies the income thresholds for determining financial need, setting different limits based on the number of dependent children in the family. The bill declares an emergency, indicating the changes are necessary for immediate implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 4

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules