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Committee OKs study on feasibility of three‑year bachelor’s degrees
Summary
HB 3,315 directs a targeted feasibility study by state higher‑education regions on offering three‑year bachelor’s degree programs in Oklahoma; sponsor Representative Eaves said some other jurisdictions have begun similar initiatives.
Representative Eaves told the committee that House Bill 3,315 would direct state regions to conduct a targeted feasibility study on offering three‑year bachelor’s degree programs. Eaves said other places are advancing similar initiatives and that programs feasible in a 90‑hour window could be recognized across the United States.
Members asked whether accrediting issues would be examined to ensure recognition and competitiveness; Eaves said accreditation concerns were discussed in summer preparations and that feasibility would include consideration of national recognition.
The committee moved, seconded and unanimously advanced the bill with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
