HB4479

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; requiring completion of application to participate in program to graduate from public high school; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

First Reading