HB 3272
Requires a public institution of higher education to award academic credit when an enrolled student completed a high school class or participated in a high school program that offered learning and experiences comparable to an introductory communications, public speaking or argumentation course offered at the institution.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Higher Education and Workforce Development
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon public colleges and universities to award academic credit to incoming students who participated in specific high school programs affiliated with national organizations. These programs focus on marketing, finance, hospitality and management, leadership development, or speech and debate. The bill also prohibits colleges from requiring students who have completed these high school programs to take an introductory communications, public speaking, or argumentation course as a prerequisite for other classes.
Key provisions
- Public colleges must award academic credit to students who completed qualifying high school programs.
- Qualifying high school programs are affiliated with national organizations in specific fields.
- Students must participate in a program for at least two academic years to receive two credits.
- Students must participate in a program for at least three academic years to receive four credits.
- Colleges cannot require students with qualifying high school experience to take an introductory communications course.
- The State Board of Education will determine the certification process for high school programs.
- The Higher Education Coordinating Commission and State Board of Education can create rules for implementation.
- The law applies starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Who is affected
- Public colleges and universities in Oregon
- Incoming college students
- High school students participating in qualifying programs
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