Bill > HB2575

This bill addresses educational alternatives for third-grade students who struggle with reading proficiency. Specifically, the bill defines "reading proficiency" as scoring above the bottom 20th percentile on a statewide third-grade reading assessment. If a student fails to meet this standard, their parent would have three options: (1) receive 80% of the student's per-pupil funding to pay for private school tuition, (2) receive 10% of the per-pupil funding to pay for a private tutor until the student achieves reading proficiency, or (3) obtain authorization to transfer the student to another school within the district, including a public charter school, if space is available. The school district must notify parents of these options annually in an accessible language and format, and the State Board of Education will establish rules regarding the duration of these alternative educational arrangements. The bill aims to provide parents with more educational choices when their children are struggling with foundational reading skills, potentially offering more personalized learning opportunities to help students improve their reading performance.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2575