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House approves bill letting Higher Education Coordinating Commission set application fees by rule

2521693 · March 6, 2025
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Summary

The Oregon House passed HB 3028 to allow the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to set fees by administrative rule to recover the cost of reviewing school degree-authorization applications; one lawmaker raised concern that the bill does not cap or make fees refundable.

The Oregon House on March 7 approved House Bill 3028, which lets the Higher Education Coordinating Commission set fees by administrative rule to recover costs for reviewing applications from schools that seek authorization to grant degrees.

Supporters said the change offers the commission flexibility to adjust fees between legislative sessions while leaving ultimate legislative oversight intact. “HB 30…

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