Higher education; removing language regarding the promulgation of rules and the presidential search process for the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Effective date. Emergency.
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
Summary
The bill amends the law that creates the Oklahoma State University‑Tulsa Board of Trustees, striking out language that forces the board to adopt certain rules and prescribes a detailed presidential search process. By removing these mandates, the board gains flexibility in how it governs and selects its president. The change takes effect July 1 2026 and is declared an emergency.
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