1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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2 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
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3 SENATE BILL 11 By: Rader
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6 AS INTRODUCED
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7 An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S.
7 2021, Section 626.6, which relates to the Oklahoma
8 Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; removing certain
8 eligibility provision; updating language; providing
9 an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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12 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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13 SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 626.6, is
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14 amended to read as follows:
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15 Section 626.6. No person shall be awarded a state tuition aid
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16 grant unless the person:
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17 1. Is a resident of the State of Oklahoma this state. Such
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18 residency shall meet requirements as set out by the Oklahoma State
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19 Regents for Higher Education;
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20 2. Has demonstrated financial need for such tuition aid as
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21 determined by Sections 626.2 and 626.7 of this title and in
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22 accordance with procedures to be established by the Oklahoma State
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23 Regents for Higher Education;
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 1 3. Is not incarcerated in a state, federal or private
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2 correctional facility;
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3 4. Has demonstrated high moral character, good citizenship, and
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4 dedication to American ideals;
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5 5. 4. Has applied for state tuition aid and has been determined
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6 to be eligible for such tuition aid; and
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7 6. 5. Has complied with all the rules adopted pursuant to the
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8 Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act for the award, regulation,
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9 and administration of state college tuition aid.
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10 SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
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11 SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
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12 of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby
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13 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
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14 be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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