Bill > HB2035

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 342.127 to prohibit the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), which is responsible for licensing educators in Oregon, from charging late application fees for substitute teaching licenses. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that prevents the commission from collecting late fees for both the renewal and reinstatement of substitute teaching licenses, whereas previously the commission could charge up to $40 per month (maximum $200) for late license renewals and up to $350 for license reinstatement. The bill will apply to all applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026, which is also the effective date of the legislation. By eliminating these late fees for substitute teachers, the bill aims to reduce financial barriers for educators seeking to maintain or reinstate their substitute teaching licenses, potentially making it easier for schools to retain and recruit substitute teaching staff.

Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2035