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Oklahoma House Bill HB3051
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3051

Introduced
2/2/26  
Refer
2/3/26  

Caption

Higher education; Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; qualifications; participation; awards; effective date; emergency.

Impact

The proposed changes include replacing the term ‘resident’ with ‘student,’ thereby expanding eligibility beyond just those who reside in a specific area. It also raises the income threshold for applicants, removes certain verification requirements, and allows for a maximum of 300 scholarships to be awarded annually. These modifications are designed to address historical injustices faced by the Tulsa community and are expected to foster educational advancement among its members.

Summary

House Bill 3051, titled the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Act, seeks to amend existing provisions related to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program. This program aims to provide scholarships to students from the Tulsa School District, specifically those affected by the historical civil unrest that occurred in Tulsa in 1921. The bill modifies various sections of the Oklahoma statutes to streamline the scholarship process and broaden eligibility criteria, thus enhancing access to educational opportunities for students from low-income families.

Contention

There are notable points of contention within the discussions surrounding HB 3051. Critics may raise concerns about the criteria for scholarship eligibility, especially regarding the preferences for descendants of individuals affected by the 1921 civil unrest. Additionally, questions may arise about the program's financial viability and its reliance on state funds, as well as whether it adequately addresses broader educational equity issues within the region.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB1054

Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria.

OK HB1282

Scholarships; Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award; renaming; eligibility; awards; waivers; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1747

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; no award for reenrollment in failed courses; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2242

Higher education; Inspired to Teach Program; certain advanced degrees; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1727

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; eligibility for children of certain teachers; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2273

Higher Education; Department of Transportation Educational Assistance Act; workforce development grant program; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1096

Schools; modifying goals of certain programs; modifying eligibility for certain higher education programs; adding references to Classic Learning Test; effective date; emergency.

OK SB701

Higher education; authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; expanding classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee. Effective date.

OK HB2888

Higher education; Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant; effective date.

OK HB1020

Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; eligibility for children of certain public school employees; effective date; emergency.

Similar Bills

SC H4741

Tuition Gap Scholarship Program

SC S0959

Tuition Gap Scholarship Program

IN HB1636

Dynamic choice scholarships.

KS SB87

Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.

NJ A2970

Requires public institutions of higher education to provide student-athletes who lose athletic scholarships because of injuries sustained while participating in athletic program with equivalent scholarships.

NJ S1027

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

OH SB44

Allow students to concurrently receive certain state scholarships

OR SB630

Relating to scholarships for use at participating nonpublic schools.