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This bill modifies Oregon's laws regarding enrollment in virtual public charter schools by removing several existing restrictions. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current requirement that prevents students from enrolling in a virtual public charter school if more than 3% of students in their resident school district are already enrolled in such schools. The legislation removes the need for students to obtain prior approval from their resident school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school not sponsored by that district. Additionally, the bill eliminates the previous mandate that school districts provide alternative online education options if they deny a student's enrollment in a virtual charter school. The changes will become operative on July 1, 2025, and will first apply to the 2025-2026 school year. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the intent of providing more flexible access to virtual public charter school enrollment for students. The underlying goal appears to be reducing barriers to alternative education options and giving students and families more educational choices.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB562