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This bill establishes the Oregon Quality Education Model Modernization Task Force, a nine-member group appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor, with representatives from various educational and community backgrounds including school administrators, teachers, parents, and business leaders. The task force's primary responsibilities include evaluating the current standards for educational resources like staffing, technology, and transportation, developing a baseline budget for public schools, and identifying funding needs at different percentage levels. They will specifically examine workforce requirements, opportunities for private sector investment, and develop a budget that includes an additional 3% for classroom use at each school district's discretion. The task force is required to submit a comprehensive report to the legislative education committee by September 15, 2026, which must include analysis from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and Legislative Fiscal Office. Task force members will not receive compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and all state agencies are directed to provide assistance. The task force will automatically dissolve on January 2, 2027, and the bill includes an emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage to address urgent educational needs.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2904