HB 3206
Directs the Department of Education to review, make recommendations and develop procedures related to the recording of student absences and how school districts respond to student absences.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to review and improve how school districts track and respond to student absences. Specifically, the ODE will examine current rules regarding student active enrollment, develop a standardized coding system for reporting absences, and create procedures for districts to report students who are no longer considered to have regular attendance. The bill also requires the ODE to provide a report to the legislature and the State Board of Education outlining its findings and recommendations.
Key provisions
- The Department of Education will review current rules for determining student active enrollment.
- The Department of Education will develop a common coding system for recording and reporting student absences.
- The Department of Education will create procedures for districts to report students no longer considered to have regular attendance.
- The Department of Education must provide a report to the legislature and the State Board of Education by May 31, 2026.
- The report will summarize the review and recommendations.
- The report will recommend changes to administrative rules and legislation.
- ORS 339.065 is amended to clarify how unexcused absences are counted.
- Districts must implement a common coding system for reporting absences.
Who is affected
- Oregon School Districts
- Students
- Oregon Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- Legislative Assembly
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Primary sponsor
Hoa Nguyen
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