HB 3212

Abstract

Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to conduct study to determine whether additional legislation is necessary to enhance process of transferring academic credits between community colleges and public universities.] Requires commission to report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to higher education on or before September 15, 2020.] Sunsets January 2, 2021.] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide pilot program grant to consortium to assist public post-secondary institutions of education in Klamath County, Jackson County and Josephine County. Requires grant moneys to be used to provide funding for navigators, explore feasibility of shared recruitment and admission into programs at consortium institutions and develop benchmarks and metrics to measure success of collaborative consortium approach. Requires commission to provide report detailing results of pilot program grant to Legislative Assembly by March 1, 2021. Sunsets January 2, 2022. Declares emergency, effective on passage.