House Bill No. 1243 establishes the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act, which aims to provide tuition assistance to eligible members of the Oklahoma National Guard who enroll in technology center schools. The bill defines key terms, including "eligible Guard member" and "technology center school," and outlines the creation of the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program. This program will offer financial support equivalent to the tuition for career and technology programs, limited to a maximum of three years, and contingent upon the availability of funds. The bill also sets forth eligibility criteria, retention requirements, and an application process, while allowing for the denial of assistance and repayment obligations for members who fail to meet the established requirements.

Additionally, the bill creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Revolving Fund, which will be used to finance the assistance program. This fund will consist of state appropriations and will be managed by the State Board of Career and Technology Education. The bill mandates that the Board notify the Adjutant General of available funding annually and requires the promulgation of rules and regulations to implement the program effectively. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.