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This bill creates a new State Commission on Public Charter Schools with nine members appointed by various state legislative leaders. The commission's primary purposes are to sponsor high-quality public charter schools, with a particular emphasis on expanding opportunities for at-risk students, and to provide rigorous accountability and oversight for these schools. The commission members will serve two-year terms, with the ability to be reappointed, and will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses. The bill allows the commission to appoint a director and additional staff, and requires the commission to meet at least quarterly. The legislation also amends several existing statutes to incorporate the new commission's role in sponsoring and overseeing public charter schools, including adding the commission as a potential sponsor for charter schools alongside the existing State Board of Education. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the initial appointment of commission members, with some serving initial terms of two or three years to stagger the appointments. The changes aim to provide an additional avenue for creating and managing public charter schools in Oregon, with a focus on serving students who may have been historically underserved by traditional public school systems.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3441