HB 1980
Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Education Fair Admissions Act; criminal history inquiries; State Regents for Higher Education; emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Oklahoma Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, aims to address concerns about equitable access to higher education in Oklahoma. It requires the State Regents for Higher Education to establish a process for reviewing and potentially limiting the use of criminal history inquiries in admissions decisions. The bill also creates an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage. It seeks to balance institutional security with the goal of fair access to educational opportunities for all students.
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