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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for measuring and improving educational outcomes in Oregon school districts. It creates a new system of performance metrics that school districts must track, including on-time graduation rates, five-year completion rates, ninth-grade on-track rates, eighth-grade mathematics proficiency, third-grade reading proficiency, attendance rates, and local metrics. The bill requires the Department of Education to develop statewide targets for these metrics and collaborate with school districts to create performance growth targets that address achievement gaps for specific student groups, such as economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and students from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. If a school district fails to meet these performance growth targets for multiple years, the bill outlines a progressive intervention process that begins with coaching and support, and can eventually lead to the department prescribing how the district uses up to 25% of its available funds. Additionally, the bill mandates new reporting requirements, interim assessments, and studies to reduce administrative redundancies and improve educational standards. The legislation also includes provisions for technical assistance, accountability, and a focus on reducing academic disparities among different student groups, with an emergency clause indicating the immediate importance of implementing these educational reforms.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB141