This bill amends Section 3218.14 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to tuition and fee recommendations for higher education institutions. The amendment introduces a new provision that allows institutions and constituent agencies to recommend tuition and fee rates, but it establishes a cap on these rates. Specifically, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, the tuition and fee rates charged to students cannot exceed those approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the role of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in approving these recommendations. It includes an emergency clause, indicating that the act is necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with a formal effective date of July 1, 2025.