Oklahoma § 70-4104 - Degrees
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 70-4104 — Degrees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-4104. Degrees
A. A private educational institution shall grant only those
degrees authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education unless approved otherwise by a national or regional
accrediting agency which is recognized by the Secretary of the
United States Department of Education as a reliable authority as to
the quality of education or training offered by institutions of
higher education for the purposes of the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended.
B. 1. This section shall not apply to religious degrees which
are used solely for religious purposes within a religious
organization or any institution of higher education whose primary
purpose is to provide religious training or theological education
and which is exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section
501(c)(3).
2. Each degree title offered pursuant to this subsection shall
include a religious modifier. The religious modifier shall be
placed on the degree, on the transcript, and wherever the title of
the degree appears in official school documents or publications.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 396, § 1104. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 284, §
2, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 2024, c. 117, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 70-4104
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 70-4104 cover?
Section 70-4104 ("Degrees") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 70-4104?
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