HB 3077 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Schools; Education Reform Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3077 amends Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to provide state funding covering 100% of resident tuition and 50% of fees for eligible students at public colleges, private accredited Oklahoma colleges, and career training programs. It adds a five-year limit on program benefits (starting from first enrollment), excludes remedial noncredit courses, and prioritizes continuing students over new applicants for funding. The bill also requires the State Regents to establish maximum course limits and consider other financial aid when awarding benefits, effective July 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten by the Policy Committee Substitute, replacing the original text with new language that amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2604 regarding the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. The new version clarifies award amounts for public, private, and vocational programs, adds specific eligibility restrictions for students returning after long gaps, and changes the effective date from November 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a standalone act creating a new Education Reform Act to a specific amendment of existing law (70 O.S. 2021, Section 2604) governing the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.

SCOPE

The bill was transformed from a new standalone act into an amendment of existing statute 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2604.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from November 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

New provisions were added restricting awards for students who return more than three years after high school graduation or turn 21, with exceptions for military service members.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added for the State Regents to establish a maximum limit on the number of courses eligible for benefits.

New priority rules were added giving absolute priority to continuing students over first-time applicants for financial support.

FISCAL

The award structure was clarified to include tuition plus 50% of fees for public institutions, with specific provisions for private and vocational programs.

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Committee

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

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