Oklahoma § 70-628.19 - Task force to study and make recommendations on

§ 70-628.19. Task force to study and make recommendations on

concurrent enrollment.

A. There is hereby created until November 30, 2022, a task

force to study and make recommendations regarding the current and

future concurrent enrollment needs of the state and pathways for

awarding degrees and certificates through concurrent enrollment.

B. The task force shall be comprised of fourteen (14) members

to be appointed as follows:

1. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President Pro

Tempore of the Senate, one of whom shall be designated co-chair of

the task force;

2. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by

the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be

designated co-chair of the task force;

3. Three school district superintendents, appointed by the

State Superintendent of Public Instruction;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools

4. Two presidents of two-year institutions within The Oklahoma

State System of Higher Education or their designees, appointed by

the Chancellor of Higher Education;

5. Two presidents of comprehensive institutions within The

Oklahoma State System of Higher Education or their designees,

appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education;

6. Two presidents of regional institutions within The Oklahoma

State System of Higher Education or their designees, appointed by

the Chancellor of Higher Education; and

7. The Chancellor of Higher Education or a designee.

C. Appointments to the task force shall be made within thirty

(30) days after the effective date of this act. The task force

shall conduct an organizational meeting not later than September 1,

2021.

D. A quorum of the task force shall be required to approve any

final action of the task force. For purposes of this section, eight

members shall constitute a quorum.

E. The task force may meet as often as may be required to

perform the duties imposed upon it.

F. The meetings of the task force shall be subject to the

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

G. Members of the task force shall receive no compensation or

travel reimbursement.

H. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the

Senate shall provide staff and administrative support for the task

force.

I. The task force shall submit a report of its findings and

recommendations by November 30, 2022, to the Governor, the President

Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of

Representatives.

Added by Laws 2021, c. 134, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.