Relating to higher education; and declaring an emergency.

Increases number of members of Higher Education Coordinating Commission representing congressional districts from five to six and decreases number of members of commission representing general public from four to three. Changes state agency required to be notified when mass layoffs occur from Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development to commission. Includes federally recognized tribes as eligible organizations for receiving grants under Oregon Conservation Corps Program. Expands ASPIRE programs to include career pathway options. Requires ASPIRE programs to work directly with community-based organizations and other entities with experience serving historically underserved…