Bill > HB3920

This bill modifies Oregon's existing law regarding tuition waivers for children, spouses, and surviving spouses of service members and Purple Heart recipients, expanding eligibility by raising the age limit for children from 23 to 31 years old and providing additional flexibility for obtaining master's degree waivers. Specifically, the bill allows qualified students to receive tuition waivers at eligible post-secondary institutions (public universities and Oregon Health and Science University) for baccalaureate and master's degree programs, with maximum waivers covering four years for a bachelor's degree and two years for a master's degree. The bill introduces a new provision that allows children over 31 to be eligible for a master's degree waiver if they can provide proof of eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The tuition waiver can be reduced by other federal or state aid, but not by Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The bill defines key terms such as "service member" (including those who died on active duty, died from service-connected disabilities, or are 100% disabled) and "Purple Heart recipient" (those awarded the Purple Heart in 2001 or later). The legislation is set to take effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns.

Education, Military Affairs and Security

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3920