SB1247

Higher education; removing exception allowing certain students to be eligible for resident tuition and certain other benefits. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1247 removes exceptions for certain students to be eligible for resident tuition and benefits.

Oklahoma SB1247 amends the state's statutes to eliminate exceptions allowing certain students to qualify for resident tuition and other benefits. This change affects students who are not lawfully present in the United States, barring them from receiving postsecondary education benefits based on residency. The bill also updates statutory language and declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom