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Proposal would fund scholarships for agriculture educators who commit to rural service
Summary
Senate Bill 785 would create a scholarship program to pay tuition and fees for prospective agriculture educators who agree to teach in rural Oregon communities for a period equal to their scholarship years; the award converts to a repayment obligation if recipients fail to complete their service commitment.
Senate Bill 785, discussed at a March 10 public hearing, would establish an Agriculture Education Scholarship Program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). The program would cover tuition and fees for prospective agricultural educators who agree to teach in a rural community for at least the number of years they received scholarship support. If a scholarship recipient fails to complete their degree or to fulfill the service agreement, the award converts to a repayment obligation with limited exceptions.
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