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Legislators direct HECC to study Oregon's postsecondary system amid funding and enrollment concerns
Summary
House Bill 4,124 tasks the Higher Education Coordinating Commission with a statewide study of Oregon's higher-education structure and recommendations by Dec. 1, 2026. Supporters said the study is needed to address underfunding and enrollment declines; HECC said it is neutral and expects constrained outreach given the timeline.
House Bill 4,124 would require the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to evaluate Oregon's postsecondary education system and submit recommendations for a sustainable framework by Dec. 1, 2026. Staff told the committee the measure declares an emergency and takes effect on passage.
Sponsor Rep. Pam Marsh told lawmakers that the state's public universities and community colleges face "fierce headwinds" including adverse demographic and…
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