This bill establishes a new law that prohibits individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States from enrolling in any institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The bill mandates that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will be responsible for creating rules to implement this provision.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause, indicating that it is necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.