The Degree Authorization Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission under ORS § 348.603, 348.606 and 348.609 shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the commission to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the commission under ORS § 348.594 to 348.615. [2003 c.674 § 5; 2011 c.637 § 179; 2023 c.557 § 9]