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OR HB2185
OR HB2185Relating to enrollment in virtual public charter schools; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Removes the cap of the percent of students who can attend a virtual public charter school. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Removes the requirement that a student must receive approval from the student’s resident school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school that is not sponsored by the school district if a specified percentage of students in the school district already are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district. Removes the requirement that a school district that does not give approval for enrollment in a virtual public charter school not sponsored by the school district must provide information about other online options available to students. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oregon's laws regarding virtual public charter school enrollment by removing several existing restrictions. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current 3% cap on students who can attend virtual public charter schools not sponsored by their resident school district, and removes the requirement that students must obtain approval from their resident school district before enrolling in such schools. The bill also eliminates the obligation for school districts to provide alternative online education options when they deny a student's virtual charter school enrollment request. Students will now be able to more freely enroll in virtual public charter schools without needing prior district approval, regardless of the percentage of students already enrolled in such schools. The changes will become operative on July 1, 2025, and will first apply to the 2025-2026 school year. An emergency clause is included, which means the bill will take effect immediately upon passage, with the intent of addressing urgent public education needs. The bill aims to increase flexibility and access to virtual public charter school options for students across Oregon.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2185 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2185 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83174 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2185/Introduced |
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