Bill > HB2875

This bill authorizes school district boards to create and support "maker spaces," which are collaborative areas where people with shared interests in computing or technology can gather to work on projects, share ideas, equipment, and knowledge, typically during non-school hours. The bill allows school districts to facilitate these spaces by making school areas available for such purposes, charging only minimal fees to cover necessary supervision costs, potentially entering into patent-related agreements with users, and collaborating with nonprofit organizations to provide equipment and resources. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Justice, to develop and distribute guidelines to school districts about best practices for establishing and managing these maker spaces. The legislation is designed to promote collaborative learning, technological innovation, and community engagement within school facilities by creating flexible, accessible spaces for creative and technical project development.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2875