HB 3403
Directs the Department of Education, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Educator Advancement Council and the Employment Department to establish and maintain a statewide educator workforce data system that consolidates data sources related to the educator workforce in this state.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
Committee
Ways and Means
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Support
75%
Oppose
25%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs several state agencies – including the Department of Education, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission – to create a statewide system for collecting and sharing data about Oregon’s educators. The goal is to consolidate information from various sources to better understand the state’s educator workforce. The Department of Education is also tasked with studying the adequacy of public education in Oregon and submitting findings to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- The Department of Education must study the adequacy of public education in Oregon.
- The Department of Education must submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026.
- A statewide educator workforce data system will be established.
- The system will consolidate data from multiple state agencies.
- The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Educator Advancement Council, and Employment Department will participate in the system's creation and maintenance.
- The system must comply with existing reporting requirements (ORS 192.245).
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Education
- Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
- Higher Education Coordinating Commission
- Educator Advancement Council
- Employment Department
Notable changes
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3403 and its amendment advocate for a coordinated approach to addressing Oregon's educator workforce needs. They emphasize the benefits of transparency and collaboration in providing solutions that support educators, students, and communities. Key proponents argue that establishing a statewide educator workforce data system will enable better understanding and addressing of the diverse needs of Oregon's student population, ultimately enhancing coordination and collaboration among state agencies and education system partners to streamline data collections and inform educator workforce development.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3403 express concerns that the bill lacks sufficient funding and fails to provide clear financial commitments, rendering it incomplete and potentially ineffective. They argue that Oregon's public education system is woefully inadequate, citing various studies and data that suggest a need for increased investment. Critics also contend that the bill's lack of transparency regarding funding sources undermines its credibility and raises questions about the priorities of policymakers.
Source: Testimony Summaries