(1) In addition to any interstate agreements entered into under ORS § 350.750, the Governor shall encourage interstate agreements with Washington, Idaho and California. Such agreements shall be in accordance with ORS § 190.410 to 190.440 and shall:

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(a) Provide for full-time equivalent reimbursement to this state for any students from another state who enroll in an Oregon public post-secondary institution pursuant to the agreement;

(b) Provide that only students who reside in counties that share a common border with this state may participate in any program developed pursuant to such an agreement; and

(c) Provide that the county government or other similar county-wide public organization of any county involved in the agreement shall provide or arrange to provide a portion of the costs of attendance for participating students.

(2) Any public post-secondary institution entering into an interstate agreement under this section shall send a copy of the agreement to the Governor and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to interstate agreements entered into pursuant to ORS § 350.750. [Formerly 351.653]

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