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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: Tells each school district to have a policy for safety and to have an officer for every school of the school district. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Directs district school boards to adopt a policy to provide for the safety of the students of the school district, including the assignment of school resource officers or the provision of other law enforcement coverage for each school of the school district. Authorizes the Department of Education to distribute to school districts moneys from the State School Fund for the purpose of paying for the costs associated with school resource officers or other law enforcement. Takes effect on July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires each school district in Oregon to develop and implement a comprehensive school safety policy that mandates the assignment of a school resource officer (SRO) or other law enforcement coverage for every school in the district. The bill defines a school resource officer as a peace officer assigned to a school and requires district school boards to establish policies that specify the assignment of these officers and outline their training and qualification requirements. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Education to distribute funds from the State School Fund to help school districts cover the costs associated with hiring school resource officers or securing alternative law enforcement coverage. The legislation encourages school districts to form safe school alliances involving schools, law enforcement agencies, juvenile justice agencies, and district attorneys to enhance school safety. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will first apply to the 2026-2027 school year, giving districts time to prepare and implement the required safety measures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2179 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2179 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83168 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2179/Introduced |
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