SB1248

Higher education; prohibiting certain individuals from enrolling in certain institutions of higher education. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1248 prohibits individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. from enrolling in Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions.

Oklahoma SB1248 establishes that individuals not lawfully present in the United States cannot enroll in any institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are tasked with creating rules to implement this provision. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom