HB 3199
Requires the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study on statewide attendance initiatives.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a comprehensive study on statewide efforts to improve student attendance. The study will examine existing policies, grant programs, and support initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and comparing intended implementation with actual implementation. The director must submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s education committees by December 1, 2025, and the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- The Legislative Policy and Research Director must conduct a study on statewide attendance initiatives.
- The study will review the goals, implementation, and effectiveness of relevant policies, programs, and initiatives.
- State agencies and contractors must assist the director in conducting the study and provide necessary information.
- The director must submit a report to the education interim committees by December 1, 2025.
- The study’s findings will be used to inform future policies and practices related to student attendance.
- The bill repeals Section 1 on January 2, 2026.
Who is affected
- Oregon School Districts
- Students
- Legislative Policy and Research Director
- Oregon Department of Education
- Interim Committees of the Legislative Assembly
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a formal study of existing attendance initiatives, moving beyond simply tracking attendance rates.
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Primary sponsors
Hoa Nguyen
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Arguments in favor
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Supporters of House Bill 3199 emphasize the need for a research-based approach to tackling chronic absenteeism in Oregon's schools, with a focus on early identification and intervention, family and community engagement, and expanded support systems. They highlight the importance of listening to experts in the field and addressing unique barriers faced by students with special health care needs, such as health complications and parental concerns. The bill aims to provide school districts with tools to address chronic absenteeism rates, which have reached a crisis level, and seeks to improve attendance policies for Oregon's students, ultimately supporting student success and well-being. By combining several issues and needs identified by the Chronic Absenteeism Workgroup, HB 3199 seeks to build upon Oregon's existing attendance efforts and provide much-needed support to families and districts struggling with this critical issue.
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