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OR HB2589

OR HB2589
Relating to funding for public education; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes money available to ODE for the State School Fund based on the QEM. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.8). Appropriates to the Department of Education out of the General Fund for the State School Fund an amount of money determined by the Quality Education Commission to be sufficient to ensure that the state’s system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education meets quality goals. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $12.705 billion to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) for the State School Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium, with funds drawn from the General Fund. The appropriation is designed to be supplemental to any existing education funding, not a replacement. The bill specifically notes that this funding is intended to support the state's kindergarten through 12th-grade public education system, with the goal of meeting quality educational standards as determined by the Quality Education Commission (QEM). By including an emergency clause, the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which allows for immediate implementation of the funding allocation. The emergency declaration suggests that the funding is considered critical for maintaining the immediate functioning and quality of Oregon's public education system.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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