HB2553 • 2025

Allows a person to continue to qualify for the Oregon Promise program if, after being awarded a grant, the person enters into service with any career and technical student organization approved by the Department of Education before attending community college.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Elmer, Representative Evans,, Gomberg,, Javadi,, McIntire,, Osborne,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Allows a person to keep getting an OPP grant for joining any career group before starting school. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Allows a person to continue to qualify for the Oregon Promise program if, after being awarded a grant, the person enters into service with any career and technical student organization approved by the Department of Education before attending community college.
Applies to all persons who received grants for community college courses enrolled in during the 2024-2025 academic year or later.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to qualification for the Oregon Promise program; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee