House Passes OHLAP Funding Measure

Thousands of Oklahoma students will be assured of financial support as they pursue a college degree under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives today.

Senate Bill 820 would ensure that all scholarships awarded through the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program are fully funded by earmarking a share of general revenue for the program. Under the bill, the funding needed to pay for all scholarships will be taken "off the top" of general revenue collections each year.

"The great civil rights issue of the 21st Century will be access to a quality education," said House Speaker Lance Cargill, R-Harrah. "This legislation provides that opportunity to many Oklahoma kids while insuring that we maintain high standards. It's not enough to get students through the college doors; we must also push them to achieve all they can. "

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