Bill > HB2740

This bill directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a comprehensive study on education outcomes for kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Oregon. The study will explore three key areas: the relationship between school funding and student outcomes, the impact of Oregon's educational structure and policy decisions on student performance, and how educational policies in other states affect student outcomes. The director is required to use academic, peer-reviewed studies and may contract with a research entity, with a preference for public universities. All state government agencies are mandated to assist in the study and provide necessary information, while maintaining confidentiality rules. The study will result in a report to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly's interim education committees by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a provision for the study and its associated section to be automatically repealed on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative designed to provide insights into Oregon's educational system and potential areas for improvement.

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