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OR HB2556
Bill
Status
Passed
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dacia Grayber
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AI Summary
- Portland State University is officially designated as "Oregon's Urban Research University"
- PSU founded in 1946 for WWII veterans, now serves over 20,000 students with more than 200 degree programs
- 54% of Fall 2023 first-year students were first-generation and 58% were BIPOC; university serves 6,670 Pell Grant recipients and 5,945 Oregon Opportunity Grant recipients
- PSU received a 5-year federal grant in 2023 under AANAPISI designation, making it Oregon's largest federally funded minority-serving institution
- Research focus areas include renewable energy storage, transportation (U.S. DOT-funded), climate resilience, and workforce development in semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity, and clean technology
Legislative Description
Relating to Portland State University designation.
Last Action
Chapter 254, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
6/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/21/2025
Higher Education and Workforce Development1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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