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This bill modifies Oregon law regarding virtual public charter school enrollment by increasing the percentage cap from three to five percent of students who can attend virtual public charter schools without requiring their home school district's approval. Currently, if more than three percent of students in a school district are enrolled in virtual public charter schools not sponsored by that district, students must get district approval before enrolling. The bill raises this threshold to five percent, giving families more flexibility in choosing virtual education options. The bill maintains existing protections, such as requiring virtual charter schools to provide notice to the home school district when a student enrolls or withdraws, and ensuring that students with individualized education programs (IEPs) continue to receive appropriate educational support. The change aims to provide more educational choice for students while still giving school districts some oversight of virtual charter school enrollment. The bill does not change other existing provisions about charter school enrollment, such as the prohibition on discriminating against students and the requirement that enrollment be voluntary.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB647