The bill establishes the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act, which aims to support eligible students pursuing degrees related to careers as peace officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians in Oklahoma. It creates the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Program, which provides a waiver of resident tuition for eligible students who meet specific criteria, including securing admission to an Oklahoma educational institution and maintaining good academic standing. The program allows for tuition waivers for up to five years or until degree completion, whichever comes first, and these waivers will be applied after all other state or federal assistance has been exhausted.

To qualify for the program, applicants must submit a prescribed application that verifies their status as eligible students and includes proof of their profession. The bill also mandates the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to develop rules for implementing the program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.