Grants for scholarships in accounting; eligibility; rules. (1) As used in this section, “post-secondary education institution” means

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(a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002;

(b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341;

(c) A school or division of the Oregon Health and Science University; or

(d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit private institution of higher education.

(2) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may establish a program for awarding grants to organizations to fund need-based scholarships for students seeking higher education in accounting at a post-secondary education institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting association or by another accrediting body that is recognized by the board.

(3) The board may by rule establish the eligibility criteria for the grant program. [2025 c.370 §2]