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 benefits. 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 retains existing eligibility criteria, including residency requirements, citizenship status, and academic performance, while emphasizing the importance of standardized testing as a measure of readiness for postsecondary education.

The bill also clarifies that students who are children of individuals killed in the line of duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the program without needing to meet the standard eligibility requirements. Additionally, it outlines the conditions under which students must maintain their eligibility while enrolled in higher education, including academic performance and compliance with institutional standards. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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