Relating to higher education.
Summary
Amends Oregon Promise program to limit eligibility to people with adjusted gross income, either individually if independent student or combined with parent and guardian income if dependent student, at or below $100,000. Authorizes Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award moneys from Oregon Promise program to reward student persistence and encourage completion of degree programs at community colleges. Expands eligibility to receive Oregon Opportunity Grant and certain other state financial aid. Transfers responsibilities for administering grant to commission from Office of Student Access and Completion. Allows students who are enrolled on basis other than full-time or half-time to be eligible to receive Oregon Opportunity Grant and certain other student aid awards. Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to conduct study to determine best method for decreasing student debt held by students who attend public post-secondary institutions of education. Directs commission to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to higher education not later than September 15, 2024. ].
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Apr 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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