Bill > HB3624

This bill modifies Oregon law regarding examinations for homeschooled children by requiring Education Service Districts (ESDs), which are regional educational administrative units, to provide and pay for standardized testing at no cost to parents or legal guardians. Specifically, each ESD must select at least one approved comprehensive examination and offer it at least three times per year, free of charge, at the public school the student would normally attend based on their residential location. Parents who do not utilize these ESD-provided examinations must independently select and arrange for a neutral qualified person to administer an approved test. The bill maintains existing requirements for testing homeschooled students at grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, and continues the current framework for addressing situations where a child's test scores fall below the 15th percentile, which may involve educational supervision or potential mandatory school attendance. The bill also preserves existing provisions for children with disabilities, allowing them to be evaluated according to their individualized education programs or privately developed plans. Overall, the legislation aims to support homeschooling families by reducing financial barriers to standardized testing while maintaining educational accountability.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3624