SB1477

Students; prohibiting students of certain age or older from participating in concurrent enrollment. Effective date. Emergency.

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Oklahoma SB1477 prohibits students aged 21 or older from participating in concurrent enrollment programs.

Oklahoma SB1477 amends the state's education code to prohibit students aged 21 or older from participating in concurrent enrollment programs. This bill also updates the statutory language regarding concurrent enrollment eligibility, ensuring that only students aged 13 to 20 are eligible. High school seniors meeting eligibility requirements are entitled to a tuition waiver for up to 18 credit hours. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education must issue an annual report on the concurrent enrollment program. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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2 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Education Oversight Hearing

Apr 7

10:30 AM

House Postsecondary Education Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

Apr 29

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 29

House

Signed, returned to Senate