Higher Education and Workforce Development

Prohibits the amount of tuition that is waived for qualified students from being reduced by the amount of specified student aid received by the qualified students.

Restricts the number of personnel records concerning faculty members that a community college may maintain. Provides that a faculty member may respond to information in a personnel record. Prohibits a community college or public university from basing an evaluation of a faculty member on information from personnel records other than authorized personnel records. Permits a faculty member to bring an action for damages or other equitable relief against a public university community college or individuals who participate in an evaluation in violation of the prohibition. Becomes operative January 1, 2027.

Prohibits the amount of tuition that is waived for qualified students from being reduced by the amount of specified student aid received by the qualified students.

Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to study higher education. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Allows a person to continue to qualify for the Oregon Promise program if, after being awarded a grant, the person enters into service with any career and technical student organization approved by the Department of Education before attending community college. Applies to all persons who received grants for community college courses enrolled in during the 2024-2025 academic year or later. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.