The Legislative Assembly recognizes:
(1) That an investment in educational opportunities for all Oregonians is an investment in a strong and stable economy and greater personal opportunities;
(2) That the single largest barrier to attending an institution of higher education is lack of finances;
(3) That keeping higher education affordable requires a shared effort and partnership by students, family, the federal government, state government and private philanthropy;
(4) The broad and diverse range of quality post-secondary educational services provided by Oregon’s institutions of higher education, including Oregon’s community colleges, state institutions and independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education; and
(5) The positive effects on Oregon’s citizens, families and economy of encouraging talented and hardworking students to stay in Oregon to pursue a post-secondary education. [1999 c.1070 §2; 2007 c.802 §2; 2007 c.858 §38]
Note: The amendments to 348.183 by section 2, chapter 802, Oregon Laws 2007, and section 38, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 academic year. See section 7, chapter 802, Oregon Laws 2007 (second note under 348.180), and section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 academic year is set forth for the user’s convenience. 348.183. (1) The Legislative Assembly recognizes:
(a) That an investment in educational opportunities for all Oregonians is an investment in a strong and stable economy and greater personal opportunities;
(b) That the single largest barrier to attending an institution of higher education is lack of finances;
(c) The broad and diverse range of quality post-secondary educational services provided by Oregon’s institutions of higher education, including Oregon’s community colleges, state institutions and independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education; and
(d) The positive effects on Oregon’s citizens, families and economy of encouraging talented and hardworking students to stay in Oregon to pursue a post-secondary education.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to:
(a) Empower students who have achieved a Certificate of Initial Mastery with the ability to attend an Oregon institution of higher education; and
(b) Reward all Oregon students who have achieved a Certificate of Initial Mastery or a comparable level of academic merit in Oregon schools with the opportunity and the necessary funding to attend an Oregon institution of higher education.
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