Oklahoma soldiers called to duty may get tuition reimbursement thanks to state Rep. Fred Jordan.House Bill 1301, by Jordan, provides for a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees if a member of the Oklahoma National or Air Guard or the five branches of military reserves gets deployed during the school year.
“It is not fair to make these young men and women pay for classes they never got to finish because they were called to fight for our country,” said Jordan, R-Jenks. “This bill is a small way to show our appreciation to these men and women for their service during difficult times. They are great Americans that all legislators can be proud to support.”
Jordan, who served as a Captain in the Marine Corps, filed legislation last year that would have increased the income tax deduction for military income from $1,500 to $5,000 for all active, reserve, and National Guard service members. The bill passed the House but did not pass the Senate.
HB 1301 passed out of House Appropriations and Budget Committee today.
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