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OR HB2398

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Higher Education Coordinating Commission must establish a direct admissions program for Oregon community colleges and four regional public universities: Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University, and Western Oregon University

  • High schools must annually provide graduating students' names and other commission-determined information to the nearest community college and the four participating universities, but only with student consent per school district policy

  • Student information provided to institutions serves as provisional automatic registration, superseding any other admission requirements at those institutions

  • Program first applies to the 2026-2027 school year and sunsets on July 1, 2035

  • HECC and State Board of Education must adopt implementing rules

Legislative Description

Relating to direct admissions to certain institutions of higher education.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Workforce Development1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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