HB 3440
Prohibits a school district from promoting a student in the third grade to the next grade level if the student does not demonstrate grade-level proficiency on a statewide assessment in language arts.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts to hold students in the third grade back if they don't demonstrate proficiency in language arts on a statewide assessment. However, there are exceptions, including students with individualized education programs, English language learners, and those who have been previously retained. The bill also mandates that districts administer a language arts assessment to third graders at the end of the school year and provides alternative assessment options for students with specific needs.
Key provisions
- Third-grade students must demonstrate grade-level proficiency in language arts to be promoted.
- Exceptions exist for students with IEPs or 504 plans who demonstrate proficiency through alternative assessments.
- English language learners are exempt if they have less than three years of English instruction.
- Students previously retained through grade three are exempt.
- Students can be assessed before the start or middle of the school year if they haven't met proficiency standards.
- Districts must administer a statewide language arts assessment to all third graders at the end of the school year.
- The law first applies to student promotion decisions for the 2026-2027 school year.
Who is affected
- Students in the third grade
- School districts
- Parents of students
- Teachers
- Language arts assessment administrators
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