Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act; eligibility requirements; effective date.

HB 2232 updates eligibility rules for Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program, which provides financial aid for higher education. It sets annual family income thresholds for financial need eligibility, starting at $55,000 in 2017-2018 and increasing to $100,000 by 2018-2019, with adjustments based on dependent children (e.g., $60,000 for ≤2 dependents, $80,000 for ≥5). Public and private schools must designate a contact person (e.g., counselor) to help students enroll and monitor participation requirements, including regular school attendance and avoiding substance abuse or violent behavior. Students who fail to meet these terms lose eligibility for program benefits.