Bill > HB3037

This bill modifies several existing Oregon laws related to state education grants, with a focus on supporting smaller school districts and expanding grant eligibility. Specifically, the bill allows the State Board of Education to establish minimum grant amounts for small school districts (defined as those with fewer than 1,650 students in average daily membership) and permits the Department of Education to modify grant application requirements to reduce administrative burden for these districts. The bill expands grant eligibility to include the Oregon School for the Deaf and educational programs for long-term care or treatment facilities. It also updates calculations for various education grants, including the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund and the Student Investment Account grants, to ensure more equitable funding distribution. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to reporting requirements, such as adjusting the deadline for English Language Learner program grant reports from September to December. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of providing more flexible and accessible funding support for educational institutions across Oregon.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3037