House Bill No. 1184 amends the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program by introducing a requirement for students to achieve a minimum composite score of 22 on the ACT test to qualify for program eligibility. This amendment applies to students who have graduated from high school within the last three years, regardless of whether their high school was accredited by the State Board of Education. The bill maintains existing eligibility criteria, such as residency, citizenship, and academic performance, while adding this new ACT score requirement to ensure that students meet a standardized benchmark for participation in the program.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that students who are children of individuals killed or injured in the line of duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the program without needing to meet the standard eligibility requirements. The legislation aims to enhance the academic preparedness of students entering higher education while also providing support for specific groups of students facing unique circumstances. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-2603
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Sub Committee Recommendation: 70-2603