The bill amends existing laws regarding resident tuition eligibility and higher education benefits for students in Oklahoma. Specifically, it removes provisions that allowed students who could not present certain documentation to qualify for resident tuition and financial aid. The amendments to Section 3242 eliminate outdated language and clarify the criteria for students to be eligible for resident tuition, which now requires that students must have graduated from a high school in Oklahoma and resided in the state with a parent or legal guardian for at least two years prior to graduation. Additionally, the bill updates Section 3242.2 to state that individuals not lawfully present in the United States are ineligible for postsecondary education benefits and resident tuition, while also allowing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to promulgate rules to implement these changes.

The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. Overall, the changes aim to streamline eligibility requirements for resident tuition and financial aid, while ensuring that only students who meet specific residency criteria can benefit from these educational resources.