in committeesenateSession: 2025R160% healthcare relevance

SB 581

Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act tells OHA to give money to some psychologists and some psychology students who take a type of class. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training. Requires the program to provide loan repayment subsidies to certain licensed psychologists. Establishes the Psychology Provider Incentive Fund. Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to guarantee full-time employment to certain licensed psychologists. Requires public employers to award a hiring preference to certain licensed psychologists. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Committee

JWM

Sponsors

Sen Frederick

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

Senate: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionApr 15, 2025

Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

bill actionApr 15, 2025

Senate: Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

bill actionApr 9, 2025

Senate: Work Session held.

testimonyApr 7, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing held.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

Senate: Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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