Bill > SB319

This bill establishes the Office of Substitute Teachers within the Oregon Department of Education, which will have two primary responsibilities: first, to develop, communicate, and coordinate best practices related to substitute teachers, specifically focusing on areas such as recruitment, obtaining professional teaching licenses, professional development, and retention; and second, to provide resources and support to local school districts to help them effectively recruit, retain, and engage substitute teachers. By creating this dedicated office, the bill aims to address challenges in the substitute teaching workforce by providing centralized guidance and assistance to help schools maintain a reliable pool of qualified substitute educators. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or detailed implementation strategies, but creates the foundational structure for a new state-level office dedicated to supporting substitute teachers.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB319