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Bill would create permanent fund to support college-access programs; sponsors request $10 million
Summary
House Bill 2,997 would establish a permanent fund at the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to support community-based college access and success programs (TRIO, AVID, College Possible and similar). Sponsors and witnesses asked the committee to approve an initial ask of $10 million.
House Bill 2,997 would establish a permanent fund within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to support community-based organizations that provide postsecondary access and success programming for underserved students across Oregon.
Representative Ricky Ruiz, sponsor of the bill, described his personal experience as a first-generation student and urged support for programs such as TRIO, AVID and College Possible that mentor and coach students through application, financial aid and transition to college. Ruiz said the bill’s purpose is to expand proven programs that…
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