Bill > HB4154

This bill mandates that the Department of Education will collect and make public student attendance data from school districts, specifically focusing on students enrolled for at least 10 days. This data will include the total number of students, the number and percentage of "regular attenders" (students who attend school consistently), and the number and percentage of "chronically absent" students (those who miss a significant amount of school). The Department will compile this information four times a year, allowing school districts to review and request adjustments before the data is published on the department's website in an easy-to-understand format, broken down by student groups. When releasing the data, the Department must clearly explain how "regular attender" and "chronically absent" are defined, note any changes in these definitions, and provide guidance on interpreting and using the data, including its limitations for comparisons. These new reporting requirements will first apply to the 2026-2027 school year, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026, though preparatory actions can be taken before then, and the bill declares an emergency to allow it to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4154