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The Oregon Student Association (OSA) is a student-run, student-led advocacy and organizing nonprofit that exists to represent and advance the shared interests of Oregon’s college and university students.

OSA brings students together to build collective power, develop their professional political skills, and achieve concrete wins for students on the issues they care about. Through legislative advocacy and grassroots organizing, OSA is working towards a future where a quality, equitable, debt-free higher education is affordable and accessible for ALL Oregonians.

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Bill to help fund ASUO’s on-campus food pantry fails in state legislature
Bill to help fund ASUO’s on-campus food pantry fails in state legislature

“HB 4162 was initiated by OSA, in partnership with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, Swipe Out Hunger and Open Oregon Educational Resources Program. Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon Communications Lead, Jacki Ward Kehrwald, said that the support of basic needs ‘felt short sighted’ as legislators overlooked the importance of basic needs. ‘It's the right thing to do, ethically, to support students in crisis. It's also a strategic investment in the future of Oregon, to invest in students facing crises and support them when they're pursuing their degree,; Ward Kehrwald said.”

By Ysabella Sosa - Daily Emerald

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2024 Legislative Session Student Wins
2024 Legislative Session Student Wins

Let’s take a moment to appreciate some of the student wins from the 2024 Legislative Session!

While we didn’t win everything in the end, including the Student Emergency Needs Package, student voices and OSA were critical to securing other policy wins and investments in post-secondary education during the session

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2024 End of Session Report
2024 End of Session Report

The 2024 Short Legislative Session was a relatively challenging landscape for the Oregon Student Association and student’s priorities, although there were some hopeful prospects and legislative wins for post-secondary education. The 35-day legislative session, which occurs every two years and is focused on amendments and adjustments to the state’s budget, and consideration of outstanding bills from the prior session, officially concluded on Thursday, March 7th, 2024.

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We are so excited to introduce you to the inaugural class of OSA’s Student Organizer Coalition (SOC) for the 2023-24 academic year! ✏️ The Student Organizer Coalition (SOC) is a statewide coalition of students from community colleges and unive
Our student organizers are hard at work ensuring student voices are being heard through the OSA Statewide Student Survey. With every clipboarding and class rap session, the efforts of students organizers are shaping the future of higher education in
The Oregon Student Association is recruiting student interns for the 2024-25 academic year to serve on the Council of Legislative Advocates (COLA) and the Student Organizer Coalition (SOC)…😍📝 What is the Council of Legislative Advocates (CO
We are so excited to kick off Spring Term by rolling out the final stage of OSA’s two-year issue choosing process: The OSA Statewide Survey! 📋🔥 Every two years, the Oregon Student Association engages in a comprehensive issue choosing process
It’s been an absolute delight to continue visiting college and university campuses across Oregon. From the lush greenery to the bustling student life, each campus visit has left us inspired and energized…🔋🤩 Photo #1: Mount Hood Commun
Let’s take a moment to appreciate some of the student wins from the 2024 Legislative Session…🏆🙌 While we didn’t win everything in the end, including the Student Emergency Needs Package, student voices and OSA were critical to se
Please read our statement on the Oregon State Legislature’s failure to pass HB 4162: The Student Emergency Needs Package…➡️ We are disappointed to share that HB 4162: The Student Emergency Needs Package did not move forward during the 2
Earlier this month, HB 4162: The Student Emergency Needs Package had a public hearing in the House Higher Education Committee. Students and advocates from across Oregon provided powerful testimony that resulted in the committee passing the bill out o
🎓🚨 CALL TO ACTION ALERT 🚨🎓 We need YOUR HELP to get the Student Emergency Needs Package (HB 4162) to the finish line! Oregon students can’t wait any longer for these critical investments in student basic needs and textbook affordability&he
Thank you to all the students and advocates from across Oregon who attended the 2024 Student Lobby Day last week on Valentine’s Day…💝 Students met with over 70 legislators and their offices throughout the day and got the chance to hear
We are so excited to introduce you to the inaugural class of OSA’s Council of Legislative Advocates (COLA) for the 2023-24 academic year! 🏛️ The Council of Legislative Advocates is a statewide council of community college and university stude
Have you all seen the incredible work that @asuogov is doing to distribute harm reduction materials, including fentanyl test strips, on the University of Oregon campus? 👏😎 During the 2023 Legislative Session, OSA was part of a coalition that helpe
Join the Oregon Student Association for VIRTUAL workshop sessions crafted to enhance your advocacy skills and broaden your knowledge! Connect with fellow students, dive into meaningful discussions, and equip yourself to make a positive impact on your
Big thanks to all the students and advocates who joined us for January Legislative Days last week! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Student’s presence in the Capitol made a powerful impact as we engaged with legislators, advocating for essential funding for basic n
NEXT WEEK: The Oregon Student Association is taking students to the Oregon State Capitol on January 10th and 11th for January Legislative Days. Join us as students lobby legislators in support of basic needs funding and textbook affordability leading