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OR HB2715
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Evans
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AI Summary
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All Oregon public universities may offer doctoral degrees with approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission
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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
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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
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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
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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