Bill > HB2449

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes to require approved recovery schools to establish a peer group support program for their students. Specifically, the bill mandates that these schools provide a support program that offers social activities, counseling services, and case management services, and must be community-based, family-centered, and professionally staffed. Recovery schools are specialized educational institutions that provide educational services for students in grades 9-12 while also offering health care services related to substance use disorder recovery. The bill adds this peer group support requirement to the existing standards for recovery schools, which already include provisions about voluntary enrollment, accreditation, diploma awarding, and administrative requirements. The goal appears to be enhancing support services for students in recovery schools by ensuring they have comprehensive, professionally managed support programs that address their unique needs. The State Board of Education will be responsible for adopting rules to implement this new requirement, which is part of a broader effort to support students in recovery-focused educational environments.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2449