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Committee hears testimony to let private nonprofit colleges join Oregondirect admissions program

2546129 · March 11, 2025
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House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chair Hudson opened a public hearing March 11 on House Bill 2421, which would permit private nonprofit postsecondary institutions to join, by consent, Oregon's direct admissions program.

House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chair Hudson opened a public hearing March 11 on House Bill 2421, which would permit private nonprofit postsecondary institutions to join, by consent, Oregonthe direct admissions program established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HEC).

Proponents told the committee the bill would broaden college choices and reduce application barriers for many high school students. Morgan Shaw, an intern for Cindy Robert, testified on behalf of the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities, saying,…

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