He said the plan would "kick open the doors to higher education."
"This program offers hope," the senator said. "I think it's a tremendous commitment we could make. We ought to have more college graduates."
The proposal is similar to programs already offered by Oklahoma City Community College and Tulsa Community College to students in their areas. Oklahoma has 12 two-year colleges and 29 career tech districts with 56 separate campuses.
Corn said his program would cost about $20 million a year.
"But the dividends Oklahoma will reap in terms of increased earning potential for our state will far exceed the cost," Corn said.
The legislation will be considered by the 2008 Legislature, which convenes in February.
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