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OR SB413
OR SB413Relating to limitations on nonresident student enrollment at public universities; 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: The Act directs each board of a higher learning school to limit the number of nonresi- dent students. The Act requires the limit to be no more than 35% of the total student population. The Act declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Directs the governing board of public universities in this state to adopt a policy that limits the enrollment of students who have not established residency in this state to 35 percent of the total student population at that university. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires the governing boards of public universities in Oregon to implement a new policy that caps the enrollment of nonresident students at 35 percent of the total student population at each university. The policy would first take effect in the 2026-2027 academic year, giving universities time to adjust their admissions strategies. By limiting nonresident student enrollment, the bill aims to potentially prioritize in-state students and manage the demographic composition of public universities. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it would become effective immediately upon being signed by the Governor, and it is justified as being necessary for maintaining public peace, health, and safety. The legislation specifically applies to public universities listed in ORS 352.002, which is a reference to Oregon's existing statute defining the state's public university system.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB413 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB413 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84610 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB413/Introduced |
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