Bill > HB2320

This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 348.606 to expand the Higher Education Coordinating Commission's (HECC) authority to cancel its approval of schools offering academic degrees. Specifically, the bill now explicitly allows the HECC to rescind, remove, or cancel its approval for both in-state and out-of-state schools that were previously granted permission to confer degrees or provide degree-related services. The bill requires the HECC to establish rules and procedures for this approval cancellation process. The changes apply to schools offering degrees within Oregon, including those using distance learning methods like internet, mail, or telephone courses. The legislation maintains existing provisions about fees for school reviews and oversight, such as biennial fees for full reviews ($1,000-$2,000 depending on the school's structure) and program evaluation fees ($2,000-$4,000 based on degree type). The bill appears designed to provide more regulatory flexibility for the HECC in overseeing higher education institutions operating in Oregon, allowing the commission to withdraw approval if a school fails to meet established standards.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2320