HB4479

Oklahoma HB4479 requires students to apply for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program to graduate from public high school, with exceptions for.

Oklahoma HB4479 mandates that students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year complete an application for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program to graduate from a public high school. Exceptions include students aged 18 or older who submit an opt-out form and those authorized by a school counselor. The State Department of Education must develop and publish an opt-out form for school districts, charter schools, and virtual charter schools.