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This bill establishes new requirements for school districts and education service districts when procuring substitute teacher services. The legislation mandates that before extending, renewing, or entering a new public contract for substitute teachers, these educational entities must conduct a cost analysis as required by existing law and make the current and proposed contracts, along with the cost analysis, publicly available on their websites. When extending, renewing, or entering a new contract, district school boards and education service district boards must address the contract as an agenda item in their next regular meeting, provide public notice and an opportunity for testimony, and publish the contract and cost analysis online. Additionally, these districts must submit their contracts and cost analyses to the Department of Education by June 30 each year, and the Department is required to submit an annual report to legislative education committees by September 15, potentially including recommendations for future legislation. The bill will become operative on January 1, 2026, and takes effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session, giving districts time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB323