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 allows institutions and constituent agencies to recommend tuition and fees to the governing board and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, but it establishes a new provision that prohibits these rates from exceeding those approved for the 2024-2025 academic year starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with an official effective date set for July 1, 2025. The changes aim to provide a cap on tuition and fee increases, ensuring that students are not subjected to rising costs beyond the established limits.