Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 786: Relating to academic credits at public institutions of higher education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 786 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to academic credits at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Todd Nash (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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. Requires the institution to award two or four academic credits to each student who participated in specified programs affiliated with national organizations. Prohibits an institution from requiring certain students to take an introductory communications, public speaking or argumentation course offered at the institution as a prerequisite for taking more advanced courses at the institution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.