Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; directing certain designated individuals to annually evaluate students based on certain eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 406 requires Oklahoma public and private schools to designate a counselor or teacher as a contact person at each school site. This contact person must annually evaluate students in grades 8-11 based on eligibility criteria for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, including financial need and academic behavior standards. The contact must inform eligible students and their parents about the program and have them sign agreements committing to regular school attendance, avoiding substance abuse, and other specified requirements. Students who fail to comply with these agreements lose eligibility for program benefits. The bill directly affects students in grades 8-11 and school staff designated as program contacts.