SB 13 Allows experience to substitute for a diploma

02/14/2025
SB 13 VOTE: YES
Died in Committee
 
Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB13
Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SLB/Overview

Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services.

Employers agree that work experience is more valuable in an employee than a diploma. Many jobs take logic and not intellect. There are numerous reason a student does not receive a diploma, but that doesn’t gauge their abilities.

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