Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-24-162
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Discrimination prohibited
Official statutory text
A. As used in this section:
1. “Antisemitism” has the same meaning as provided for by the
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of
Antisemitism, including its contemporary examples, as it was adopted
on May 26, 2016;
2. “Institution of higher education” means an institution of
higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher
Education; and
3. “Public school” shall have the same meaning as provided for
in Section 1-106 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status against a
student or an employee in an institution of higher education or a
public school in this state shall be prohibited. No person in this
state shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex,
disability, religion, or marital status, be excluded from
participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any institution of higher education or public
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools Page 957
school program or activity or in any employment conditions or
practices conducted by an institution of higher education or a
public school that receives or benefits from federal or state
financial assistance.
C. The criteria for admission to a program or course at an
institution of higher education shall not have the effect of
restricting access by persons of a particular race, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status;
provided, this shall not infringe upon the rights of student faith-
based organizations and ethnic solidarity organizations to select
leadership committed to their group’s mission and principles.
D. All institution of higher education and public school
classes shall be available to all students without regard to race,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital
status. Provided, however, the provisions of this subsection shall
not prohibit the provision of programs designed to meet the needs of
students with limited proficiency in English, gifted students, or
students with disabilities or programs tailored to students with
specialized talents or skills.
E. Guidance, counseling, and financial assistance services in
institutions of higher education and public schools shall be
available to all students equally and provided in the same manner
regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability,
religion, or marital status.
F. All education programs, activities, and opportunities
offered by institutions of higher education and public schools shall
be made available without discrimination on the basis of race,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital
status.
G. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or restrict
the implementation, funding, or administration of any Indian
education programs or services established under federal or state
law.
1. “Antisemitism” has the same meaning as provided for by the
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of
Antisemitism, including its contemporary examples, as it was adopted
on May 26, 2016;
2. “Institution of higher education” means an institution of
higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher
Education; and
3. “Public school” shall have the same meaning as provided for
in Section 1-106 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status against a
student or an employee in an institution of higher education or a
public school in this state shall be prohibited. No person in this
state shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex,
disability, religion, or marital status, be excluded from
participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any institution of higher education or public
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools Page 957
school program or activity or in any employment conditions or
practices conducted by an institution of higher education or a
public school that receives or benefits from federal or state
financial assistance.
C. The criteria for admission to a program or course at an
institution of higher education shall not have the effect of
restricting access by persons of a particular race, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status;
provided, this shall not infringe upon the rights of student faith-
based organizations and ethnic solidarity organizations to select
leadership committed to their group’s mission and principles.
D. All institution of higher education and public school
classes shall be available to all students without regard to race,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital
status. Provided, however, the provisions of this subsection shall
not prohibit the provision of programs designed to meet the needs of
students with limited proficiency in English, gifted students, or
students with disabilities or programs tailored to students with
specialized talents or skills.
E. Guidance, counseling, and financial assistance services in
institutions of higher education and public schools shall be
available to all students equally and provided in the same manner
regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability,
religion, or marital status.
F. All education programs, activities, and opportunities
offered by institutions of higher education and public schools shall
be made available without discrimination on the basis of race,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital
status.
G. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or restrict
the implementation, funding, or administration of any Indian
education programs or services established under federal or state
law.
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