Bill > HB2034

This bill removes provisions related to religion in public charter schools, specifically eliminating language that previously prohibited charter schools from being affiliated with nonpublic sectarian schools or religious institutions. The bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) in three sections, with the most significant change being the deletion of restrictions on religious affiliation in Section 1 of ORS 338.035. Additionally, the bill removes language in Section 2 that referenced the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment and Article I, section 5 of the Oregon Constitution, which previously prohibited charter schools from being religion-based. The bill also makes technical changes to numbering and references in other sections of the law, such as updating section numbers in a related statute about recovery schools. These modifications appear to provide more flexibility for public charter schools in terms of their organizational structure and potential religious affiliations, while maintaining other existing regulations about charter school operations, governance, and educational standards.

Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2034