SB 749 Students to make budget decisions

Creates a pilot program for students to be involved in the making of a school district budget. Directs the Department of Education to establish and administer a pilot program that provides for participatory budgeting by students in the preparation of a school district budget. Sunsets on January 2, 2029. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Will be administered by the…

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HB 3740 & SB 618 Prohibits males in female sports

Directs school districts and certain private schools to designate sports by biological gender. The bill forbids males from playing in female sports. A recent OLC opinion indicates Oregon could lose around $1.6 billion in federal funds for being out of compliance. The basis of biological gender is also address in HB2439 (has not received a hearing), which removes “gender identity”…

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HB 3881 Apprenticeship with public improvement projects

Adds some schools to what counts as a “qualifying agency” so that a requirement to use apprentices in school construction projects will apply to those schools. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. Adds school districts, education service districts and public charter schools to the definition of “qualifying agency” for the purpose of applying apprenticeship requirements in connection with…

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SB 409 Requires school board to post course info

VOTE: YES
Died In Committee

HB 3206 Permits 16-year-olds to vote in school district elections

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 773 Reimburse parents for abbreviated day expenses

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 551 OHA in charge of dispensing firearms info

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 575 Education plan for special needs students

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee