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SB581 • 2025

Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training.

Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training.

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Frederick
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-15 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  3. 2025-04-15 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. 2025-04-09 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.

  7. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OHA to give money to some psychologists and some psychology students who take a type of class. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8).
Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training. Requires the program to provide loan repayment subsidies to certain licensed psychologists. Establishes the Psychology Provider Incentive Fund. Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to guarantee full-time employment to certain licensed psychologists. Requires public employers to award a hiring preference to certain licensed psychologists.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to mental health care provider incentives; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee