HB 2979

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 09, 2023
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to dental professions.

Abstract

Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to establish program to issue grants to community colleges to promote and increase dental assistant and dental hygienist training programs in Oregon. Directs Department of Education to establish program to issue grants to school districts or education service districts to promote and increase career and technical education related to dental health professions. Directs Oregon Health Authority to issue grants through health care provider incentive program to support and increase recruitment and retention of dental professionals. Directs authority to develop and implement education and mentoring program to promote entry into dental professions by members of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon. Directs State Workforce and Talent Development Board to develop educational module relating to dental assisting.] Directs commission to develop and maintain website to provide information about dental assistant training and certification.

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Actions


Jun 25, 2023

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 24, 2023

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 24, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 22, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Feb 13, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 16, 2023

House

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HBHHC Amendment -2 PDF

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