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OR HB2553
OR HB2553Relating to qualification for the Oregon Promise program; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Allows a person to keep getting an OPP grant for joining any career group before starting school. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). 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.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oregon Promise program (OPP), a state grant program that helps students attend community college, by expanding eligibility for students who join career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) before starting school. Previously, the program only allowed grants for students who entered service with CTSOs specifically related to agriculture or farming. The new bill removes this agricultural limitation, allowing students who join any Department of Education-approved CTSO to continue qualifying for the grant. The bill applies to grants awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year and later, and includes an emergency clause to make the changes immediately effective. Specifically, if a student is awarded an OPP grant and enters service with an approved CTSO within six months of completing high school, they can still receive the grant if they enroll in community college courses within six months of finishing their CTSO service. This change aims to provide more flexibility for students who want to engage in career and technical education organizations before pursuing their community college education, potentially supporting broader student pathways and opportunities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Lucetta Elmer (R)*,
Paul Evans (D),
David Gomberg (D),
Cyrus Javadi (D),
Emily McIntire (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2553 |
| HB 2553 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294736 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2553 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83533 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2553/Introduced |
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