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OR HB2715

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • All Oregon public universities may offer doctoral degrees with approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission

  • Oregon Institute of Technology, Eastern Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, and Western Oregon University are each limited to five doctoral programs until January 1, 2044

  • Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, and Eastern Oregon University are redesignated as comprehensive universities authorized to offer graduate programs, removing the previous limitation to master's degrees and professional doctorates

  • State agencies are prohibited from awarding scholarships, grants, or other financial aid to post-secondary institutions that primarily offer online coursework and have been found to engage in fraudulent or predatory practices against students

  • Determinations of fraudulent or predatory practices may be made by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, an Oregon court, or a public body as defined by ORS 174.109

Legislative Description

Relating to 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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