Bill would create permanent fund to support college-access programs; sponsors request $10 million

Feb 20, 2025

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.

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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.

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