Hansell Sponsors Bill To Ensure College Tuition For Native American Grads

Oregon State Senator Bill Hansell is shepherding a bill in the Legislature to ensure in-state college tuition for Native American students who graduate from high school in Oregon regardless of where their residency might actually be.  The 29th District Republican says Senate Bill 312 would allow a number of students to continue their education, using the example of boarding students at Chemawa Indian School.  Another bill sponsored by Hansell, Senate Bill 293, would establish a scholarship program to provide free tuition and fees for qualifying Indian health profession students in exchange for student commitment to work at a tribal service site after graduation.  Both bills are currently in committee.

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