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This bill requires school districts, education service districts, and public charter schools to ensure that state education funds are directly used to benefit the specific students for whom the money was allocated. When districts receive additional funding based on student characteristics (such as those outlined in ORS 327.013), they must use those funds to improve educational outcomes for those specific student groups. The bill mandates that each educational entity calculate the average amount of money received for direct student education, minus administrative costs, and ensure that this amount is used for the benefit of the corresponding students, potentially by making the funds available to the student's specific school. The legislation applies to various state funding sources including the State School Fund, Student Investment Account, and Statewide Education Initiatives Account. The State Board of Education is authorized to create rules and auditing requirements to implement and enforce these provisions. The bill will first take effect in the 2026-2027 school year and officially becomes law on July 1, 2026, with the goal of ensuring more transparent and targeted use of educational funding.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB660