Bill > HB2051

This bill modifies Oregon's graduation requirements by introducing a new concept of "Essential Learning Skills" that students must demonstrate proficiency in before receiving a high school diploma. Specifically, students will need to prove their abilities in reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics through standards and assessment options to be established by the State Board of Education. The bill applies to diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2026, and provides that students can use accommodations from their individualized education programs or Section 504 plans when demonstrating these skills. The accommodations can include additional time, alternative testing locations, and assistive technologies, but cannot modify the underlying proficiency standards. The bill also makes technical amendments to several related state statutes to incorporate these new requirements, ensuring consistency across educational programs such as juvenile detention, youth corrections, and recovery schools. By declaring an emergency, the bill allows for immediate implementation of preparatory activities, though the substantive changes will not take effect until the beginning of 2026.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2051