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STATE TUITION AID GRANTS

OKLAHOMA 2024 SESSION LAW SERVICE Fifty-Ninth Legislature, 2024 Second Regular Session

2024 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Ch. 334 (S.B. 11) (WEST)
OKLAHOMA 2024 SESSION LAW SERVICE
Fifty-Ninth Legislature, 2024 Second Regular Session
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CHAPTER 334
S.B. No. 11
STATE TUITION AID GRANTS
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 626.6, which relates to the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; removing certain eligibility provision; limiting eligibility of certain incarcerated individuals; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
SUBJECT: State tuition aid grants
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
<< OK ST T. 70 ยง 626.6 >>
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 626.6, is amended to read as follows:
Section 626.6. A. No person shall be awarded a state tuition aid grant unless the person:
1. Is a resident of the State of Oklahoma this state. Such residency shall meet requirements as set out by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education;
2. Has demonstrated financial need for such tuition aid as determined by Sections 626.2 and 626.7 of this title and in accordance with procedures to be established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education;
3. Is not incarcerated in a state, federal or private correctional facility;
4. Has demonstrated high moral character, good citizenship, and dedication to American ideals;
5. 4. Has applied for state tuition aid and has been determined to be eligible for such tuition aid; and
6. 5. Has complied with all the rules adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act for the award, regulation, and administration of state college tuition aid.
B. No person shall be awarded a state tuition aid grant if the person is incarcerated in a state, federal, or private correctional facility and enrolled in a program structured primarily for virtual learning. A state tuition aid grant shall only be awarded to an individual who is incarcerated in a state, federal, or private correctional facility if the individual is within (5) years from being released from incarceration.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Approved May 23, 2024.
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