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OR HB2187
Relating to children who are not taught in a public school; 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
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Reduces actions that must be taken for a child who is taught by a private teacher, par- ent or legal guardian. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Removes notification and certain examination requirements that apply to children who are taught by a private teacher, parent or legal guardian. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill simplifies and reduces regulatory requirements for homeschooling and alternative education in Oregon by repealing several existing statutes related to home education and amending multiple sections of state law. Specifically, the bill removes notification and examination requirements for children taught by private teachers, parents, or legal guardians, effectively reducing administrative burden on homeschooling families. The bill modifies various sections of Oregon Revised Statutes to remove references to previous home education registration and testing requirements, including changes to how students can demonstrate academic eligibility for interscholastic activities and driving privileges. The bill also updates language in sections related to education service districts, the Oregon Promise program, and student participation in various educational programs. Notably, the bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2025, and declares that these changes are necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, which suggests the lawmakers view these educational regulatory changes as important and time-sensitive.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Fred Girod (R)*,
Werner Reschke (R)*,
Ed Diehl (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Rick Lewis (R),
Diane Linthicum (R),
Kevin Mannix (R),
Noah Robinson (R),
Boomer Wright (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2187 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2187 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83176 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2187/Introduced |
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