Oklahoma Senate passes bill limiting college access for some students, critics say

Date:

March 11, 2026

The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar some immigrant students from being able to pay in-state college tuition rates.

Critics warned the change could make college unaffordable for some of those students.

Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, said Senate Bill 1633 aligns state law with a federal court ruling that prohibits students without legal immigration status from paying in-state tuition rates to attend Oklahoma college and universities.

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Oklahoma Senate passes bill limiting college access for some students, critics say

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