Oregon Lawmakers Tackle Higher Ed, K-12 Challenges
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Oregon lawmakers concluded their 2026 session by addressing higher education and K-12 challenges. Public universities face budget cuts due to declining enrollment and rising costs, ranking Oregon 46th in per-student funding. Lawmakers approved a study on system sustainability, including mergers and program reviews. They also allocated emergency funds to Southern Oregon University, which projects a $14 million deficit next year. Bills advanced protections for vulnerable students, including support for immigrant families and homeless students. However, efforts to overhaul the school funding model and restore cuts to the Outdoor School program were unsuccessful, leaving districts to cover shortfalls.
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