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2008 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (continued)

FY09 Appropriation Request

FY09 Appropriation

1. Global economy and economic development

1. Support for current operating obligations: $43,100,000.
2. Quality/access course improvements: $52,550,000
3. Endowed chairs $125m bond issue: $19,100,000

2. Reduction of financial barriers

1. Oklahoma's Promise (Certified Increase): $5,900,000
2. Academic Scholars: $400,000
3. Equalize the OTAG award amount: $4,800,000
4. OTAG funding for all eligible students: $18,700,000
5. Concurrent enrollment: $350,000
6. ReachHigher program: $200,000

3. Office of Accountability: $130,000

Total New FY09 Funds: $145,230,000
Total FY09 Appropriation: $1,221,600,669
Percent Difference From FY08 Appropriation: 11.15%

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Contact Information

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
405.225.9100
www.okhighered.org

Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor, chancellorjohnson@osrhe.edu