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This bill directs the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to establish an advisory committee focused on improving school attendance, with a particular emphasis on students facing language barriers. The advisory committee will be comprised of representatives from multiple state departments and educational associations, including the Departments of Human Services and Education, the State Board of Education, school board associations, educator associations, school employee associations, and school district administrator associations. The committee's primary task is to recommend a comprehensive attendance improvement policy to the State Board of Education and provide information to help develop a memorandum of understanding. This will involve examining current attendance improvement practices, such as family coach programming and collaborative approaches between school districts and the Department of Human Services, as well as exploring communication strategies between educators, school districts, and the department. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage in 2025, underscoring the urgent nature of addressing school attendance challenges.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3202