Bill No. 1633 amends existing laws regarding resident tuition eligibility and higher education benefits for students in Oklahoma. The bill removes provisions that allowed students who could not present certain documentation to qualify for resident tuition and financial aid. Specifically, it deletes language that provided exceptions for students without lawful immigration status and eliminates outdated references. The amendments to Section 3242 clarify that only students who graduated from a public or private high school in Oklahoma and resided in the state with a parent or legal guardian for at least two years prior to graduation are eligible for resident tuition.

Additionally, the bill updates Section 3242.2 to state that individuals not lawfully present in the United States are not eligible for any postsecondary education benefits, including scholarships or resident tuition, based on their residence in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are granted the authority to promulgate rules to implement these changes. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.