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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: Tells the HECC to create a plan that allows students at community colleges to earn credits from certain training programs. Tells the HECC to give a report on the plan to the legisla- ture. Ends the plan on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency and takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to develop a plan for enabling com- munity colleges to offer an associate’s degree completed in coordination with credits earned in an apprenticeship or training program. Requires the commission to submit a report detailing the plan by September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to develop a comprehensive plan to enable community colleges to offer associate's degrees that can be completed in coordination with long-term apprenticeship or training programs. Specifically, the plan must address how credits from four-year or longer registered apprenticeship programs can count towards degree requirements, including satisfying mathematics and general education credits. The bill mandates that the plan ensure accelerated college credit programs can be applied to general education requirements and allow individuals who completed apprenticeship programs in previous years to participate. By September 15, 2026, the HECC must submit a detailed report to legislative committees that includes an analysis of potential accreditation needs, required resources, implementation timeline, and projected number of additional associate's degrees expected to be earned. The plan has a sunset provision, meaning it will be automatically repealed on January 2, 2027. The bill also includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, highlighting the perceived urgency of addressing educational pathways for apprenticeship participants.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
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/HB2539 |
| HB 2539 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293439 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2539 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83519 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2539/Introduced |
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