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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has cleared a proposal to restrict an aid program that pays college tuition for 20,000 students.
If the bill from Republican Rep. Leslie Osborn also clears the Senate, it would affect the income eligibility requirements of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.
That program currently pays students' tuition only if their families meet two requirements: making less than $50,000 when the students apply in 8th, 9th or 10th grade and making less than $100,000 when the students start college. Osborn's bill would change that final requirement to less than $60,000.
Democrats pounced on the bill, saying it would hurt Oklahoma families as the cost of college edges ever higher. After two hours of sometimes impassioned debate, the chamber narrowly passed the proposal by a 56-37 vote.
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Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
