Higher education; providing exemption for certain organizations and institutions. Emergency.

SB 760 exempts three types of higher education institutions from Oklahoma's accreditation and state authorization requirements: (1) private institutions in the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant program, (2) out-of-state public/private institutions participating in state authorization reciprocity agreements, and (3) religious degree-granting institutions with 501(c)(3) tax exemption. The bill amends Oklahoma law to remove these institutions from rules requiring U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditation and state authorization by the Oklahoma State Regents. Non-exempt institutions must still meet accreditation and authorization standards, while non-degree programs (like certificates) remain subject to separate oversight by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. The exemption applies to institutions operating in Oklahoma and takes effect July 1, 2025.