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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: The Act tells the ODE to study the workload of some health practitioners who work in schools. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). Requires the Department of Education to conduct a study to determine the appropriate number of students on a workload for a school-based health practitioner who is a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist or physical therapist. Directs the department to report the findings to the interim committees of the Legislative As- sembly related to education no later than January 5, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to conduct a comprehensive study on workload standards for three types of school-based health practitioners: speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. The department will use a methodology previously identified in a 2023 law to investigate the appropriate number of students these professionals should be responsible for in their work. The study will involve collaboration with the practitioners themselves to develop a cost-effective approach that gathers data from across the state. By January 5, 2026, the ODE must submit a report to the legislative education committees, which may include recommendations for future legislation. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirements on June 30, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning the bill will take effect immediately upon passage, underscoring the perceived urgency of understanding and potentially improving school health practitioners' workloads.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2358 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2358 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83346 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2358/Introduced |
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