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OR SB1098

Relating to access to materials in schools; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells school district boards to have a policy about books in a school library. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Digest: Prohibits the exclusion of certain school books based on the topic or author of the book. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Prohibits discrimination when selecting or retaining school library materials, textbooks or in- structional materials or when developing and implementing a curriculum. Prescribes requirements for the removal of library materials, textbooks and instructional materials. Directs the Department of Education to provide technical assistance for school library programs. Directs each school district board to adopt a policy related to the selection and removal of materials available at a school library. Prescribes requirements of the policy. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill addresses school library material management by requiring school district boards to establish policies for selecting and removing library materials. The bill defines a "school library" as any collection of educational or literary materials (fiction or nonfiction, in print or electronic format) available to students at a public school in a central or common area. Under the proposed policy, school districts would have sole responsibility for acquiring and removing library materials, though individuals can recommend additions or removals. Specifically, the policy must clarify that while people can suggest changes to library collections, the final decisions rest exclusively with the school district. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety. The proposed legislation aims to create a structured, district-controlled approach to managing school library materials, potentially addressing concerns about book selection and removal processes in educational settings.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Motion to postpone to June 9, 2025 Calendar carried. Ayes, 32; Nays, 20--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 7--Andersen, Gamba, Levy B, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Sanchez, Wallan.. Ayes, 32; Nays, 20--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 7--Andersen, Gamba, Levy B, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Sanchez, Wallan. (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1098
Staff Measure Summary for SB1098 INTRO (House) for the House Committee On Education https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/92455
House Committee On Education (2025-05-21) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/29266
House Committee On Education (2025-05-21) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/29265
SB 1098 -5, -7 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306711
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306710
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306709
House Committee On Education (2025-05-19) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/29140
House Committee On Education (2025-05-19) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/29139
SB 1098 -5, -7 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306009
Response to 1098 question_House Education 5.6.25 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306008
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306007
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306006
House Committee On Education (2025-05-12) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/28956
House Committee On Education (2025-05-12) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/28953
SB 1098 -5, -7 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305244
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305120
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305119
SB 1098 -5 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305118
Response to 1098 question_House Education 5.6.25 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305022
SB 1098 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303907
House Committee On Education (2025-05-07) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/28815
SB 1098 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303587
Open Government Impact Statement for SB1098 AMR https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89937
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1098/Minority%20Report%20A-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1098/Senate%20Minority%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Staff Measure Summary for SB1098 A (Senate) (Minority) for the Senate Committee On Education https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88167
Staff Measure Summary for SB1098 INTRO (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Education https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88166
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB1098 MRA https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88082
Senate Committee On Education (2025-03-17) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27003
Senate Committee On Education (2025-03-17) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27002
Revenue Impact Statement for SB1098 MRA https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87674
Senate Committee On Education (2025-03-12) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26964
SB 1098 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294885
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294853
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294852
Senate Committee On Education (2025-03-12) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26755
SB 1098 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294299
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294010
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294009
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293937
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87255
IS_Impact SB 1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293883
SB 1098 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293869
Revenue Impact Statement for SB1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87054
SB 1098 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292993
SB 1098 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292928
Open Government Impact Statement for SB1098 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86629
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1098/Introduced
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