Bill > HB3365

This bill requires the State Board of Education to include climate change instruction as part of academic content standards in several core subjects, specifically science, health, history, geography, economics, and civics. The bill mandates that when the board reviews and revises these academic content standards, they must ensure that the updates include comprehensive information about the causes and effects of climate change, as well as strategies for mitigating climate change impacts, adapting to those effects, and strengthening community resilience. This means that students in Oregon public schools will receive more in-depth education about climate change across multiple subject areas, helping them understand the scientific, social, and economic dimensions of this critical issue. The bill applies to all academic content standard reviews and revisions that occur on or after the bill's effective date, and it importantly preserves school districts' and public charter schools' control over specific course content, format, materials, and teaching methods. By integrating climate change instruction across various disciplines, the bill aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of this complex global challenge.

Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3365