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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells the TSPC to study opportunities to hire a person to work in a school even if the person has been convicted of some crimes. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Requires the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to study opportunities to modernize the background check process and criminal history standards that apply to people seeking employ- ment in public schools. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), which is responsible for overseeing teacher licensing and professional standards in Oregon, to conduct a comprehensive study examining ways to modernize the background check process and criminal history standards for individuals seeking employment in public schools. Specifically, the bill requires the TSPC to explore opportunities that might allow people with criminal convictions to potentially be considered for school employment, while still maintaining appropriate safety standards. The commission must prepare and submit a formal report, which may include legislative recommendations, to the interim education committees of the Oregon Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a built-in sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, ensuring the directive is time-limited and the commission will complete its work within a defined timeframe.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3061 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3061 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84032 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3061/Introduced |
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