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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
SENATE BILL 1308 By: Brooks
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S.
2021, Section 3242, which relates to eligibility for
resident tuition; adding eligibility provisions for
resident tuition; updating statutory language;
providing an effective date; and declaring an
emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 3242. A. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education may adopt a policy which allows a student to enroll in an
institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and
allows a student to be eligible for resident tuition if the student:
1. a. Is a citizen of the United States,
b. Graduated from a public or private high school in this
state, and
c. Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian
while attending classes at a public or private high
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school in this state for at least two (2) years prior
to graduation; or
2. a. Graduated from a public or private high school in this
state;, and
2. Resided
b. Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian
while attending classes at a public or private high
school in this state for at least two (2) years prior
to graduation.
B. To be eligible for the provisions of subsection A of this
section, an eligible student shall:
1. Satisfy admission standards as determined by the Oklahoma
State Regents for Higher Education for the appropriate type of
institution and have secured admission to, and enrolled in, an
institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education;
and
2. If the student cannot present to the institution valid
documentation of United States nationality or an immigration status
permitting study at a postsecondary institution:
a. provide to the institution a copy of a true and
correct application or petition filed with the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services to
legalize the student’s immigration status, or
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b. file an affidavit with the institution stating that
the student will file an application to legalize his
or her immigration status at the earliest opportunity
the student is eligible to do so, but in no case later
than:
(1) one (1) year after the date on which the student
enrolls for study at the institution, or
(2) if there is no formal process to permit children
of parents without lawful immigration status to
apply for lawful status without risk of
deportation, one (1) year after the date the
United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services provide provides such a formal process,
and
c. if the student files an affidavit pursuant to
subparagraph b of this paragraph, present to the
institution a copy of a true and correct application
or petition filed with the United States Citizenship
and Immigration Services no later than:
(1) one (1) year after the date on which the student
enrolls for study at the institution, or
(2) if there is no formal process to permit children
of parents without lawful immigration status to
apply for lawful status without risk of
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deportation, one (1) year after the date the
United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services provide provides such a formal process,
which copy shall be maintained in the
institution’s records for that student.
C. Any student who completes the required criteria prescribed
in subsection A of this section, paragraph 1 of subsection B of this
section, and subparagraph a of paragraph 2 of subsection B of this
section shall not be disqualified on the basis of the student’s
immigration status from any scholarships or financial aid provided
by this state.
D. The provisions of this section shall not impose any
additional conditions to maintain resident tuition status at a
postsecondary educational institution within The Oklahoma State
System of Higher Education on a student who was enrolled in a degree
program and first received such resident tuition status at that
institution during the 2006-2007 school year or any prior year.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2026.
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.
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