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An Act
ENROLLED SENATE
BILL NO. 1633 By: Stanley, Woods, Hamilton,
and Jett of the Senate
and
Maynard and Eaves of the
House
An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S.
2021, Section 3242, which relates to resident tuition
eligibility for students with certain status;
removing language providing eligibility for students
who cannot present certain documentation; removing
language regarding eligibility for certain
scholarships or financial aid for certain students;
removing outdated language; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 3242.2, which relates to higher education
benefits for certain students; removing exception to
prohibition for certain students; removing outdated
language; updating statutory language; providing for
promulgation of rules; and declaring an emergency.
SUBJECT: Resident tuition eligibility
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:
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1. Graduated from a public or private high school in this
state; and
2. 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
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 such a formal process, and
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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
deportation, one (1) year after the date the
United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services provide 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. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3242.2, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 3242.2. A. Except as otherwise provided in Section
3242 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, an An individual who is
not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on
the basis of residence within the this state for:
1. Any postsecondary education benefit, including, but not
limited to, scholarships or financial aid; or
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2. Resident tuition.
B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not
apply to a student enrolled in a degree program at a postsecondary
educational institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher
Education during the 2006-2007 school year or any prior year who
received a resident tuition benefit pursuant to Section 3242 of
Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes at that institution The Oklahoma
State Regents for Higher Education may promulgate rules to implement
the provisions of this section.
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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Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________
Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________
Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________