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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
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: Creates framework for school districts to measure the outcomes of students and to improve the outcomes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Digest: Directs ODE to study ways to improve the outcomes of the public schools of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Requires the Department of Education to study methods for increasing the accountability of the public education system of this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim commit- tees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027. Requires specified entities that receive moneys from the State School Fund to measure the outcomes of the students of the entity. Directs entities to develop performance growth targets and prescribes requirements that will be imposed by the Department of Education if targets are not met. Directs school districts and public charter schools to administer and review interim as- sessments in mathematics and language arts to measure student academic growth. Authorizes the department to direct school districts and public charter schools to adopt specified instructional materials or to participate in training or improvement activities if the district or school does not meet the goals established in the early literacy success plan. Re- moves the requirement that publishers submit a fee for each instructional material proposed by the publisher to the State Board of Education. Directs the department to study the reporting requirements imposed on school districts and to identify reporting requirements that can be decreased in frequency, eliminated or consolidated. Directs the department to contract with an entity to review the administrative rule re- quirements for a school district or an education service district to be considered standard. Directs the department to submit to the Legislative Assembly a report summarizing ad- ministrative and organizational changes. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for measuring and improving student outcomes in Oregon's public education system. The legislation creates a detailed system for school districts to track student performance across multiple metrics, including on-time graduation rates, mathematics and reading proficiency, attendance, and other key indicators. School districts will be required to develop performance growth targets that are disaggregated by student groups, with a focus on addressing academic disparities for historically underserved populations. The bill introduces a progressive accountability system where districts that consistently fail to meet performance targets will receive increasing levels of support and intervention from the Department of Education, ranging from coaching and technical assistance to potential direct oversight of a portion of the district's funding. Additionally, the bill mandates the administration of interim assessments in mathematics and language arts, requires detailed reporting on student progress, and directs the Department of Education to study and potentially reduce reporting requirements for school districts. The legislation aims to create a more data-driven, equitable, and responsive public education system by providing targeted support and establishing clear performance expectations for schools and districts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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