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OR SB1555
OR SB1555Relating to the constitutional requirements for public education appropriations; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Changes the method that is used to prepare a report on the amount of state money that is used to fund public education. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model for the purpose of calculating the sum of moneys sufficient to meet the state’s system of public education quality goals. Modifies the public education quality goals for the purpose of the cost model and makes re- lated changes specifying when a school district is a standard school district. Abolishes a joint committee related to the appropriation of moneys for public education. Abolishes the Quality Education Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how the state reports on public education funding by establishing new quality goals for public education, which include school districts complying with legal requirements, teachers being licensed and qualified, and meeting statewide performance targets. It directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model, developed through contracts with experts, to determine the amount of money needed to meet these quality goals and to publish a report detailing whether the legislative appropriations are sufficient or, if not, explaining the reasons and impact of the shortfall. The bill also abolishes the Quality Education Commission and a related joint committee, and it makes various changes to existing laws concerning school district standards, teacher training, student services, and reporting requirements, with most of these changes becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
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Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/12/2026)
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