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Eastern Oregon University seeks funding to expand bachelor’s programs for adults in custody
Summary
EOU requested startup funding to launch bachelor's programs in two Eastern Oregon prisons; university and county officials said education reduces recidivism and could become self‑sustaining when Pell and completion funds flow.
Eastern Oregon University asked the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on April 3 to fund start‑up costs for offering university‑level coursework to adults in custody at two Eastern Oregon correctional institutions.
Lede: House Bill 2405 (dash 2) directs funds to EOU to launch and operate higher education courses inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution and Snake River Correctional Institution, with testimony describing program design, start‑up costs, and expected long‑term sustainability from federal Pell grants and completion dollars.
Nut graf: EOU officials said the…
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