HB 3448
Requires school districts to have a school year of 175 days and to have a class schedule that operates throughout the year.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts to operate a school year of 175 days and implement a class schedule that runs throughout the year. The Department of Education will establish an advisory group to assist districts in transitioning to this new schedule. The bill also includes specific provisions regarding school holidays and teacher workdays, and establishes a timeline for implementation and advisory group reporting.
Key provisions
- School years must be 175 days long.
- School districts must operate a class schedule that continues throughout the year.
- The Department of Education will create an advisory group to assist districts.
- Specific school holidays are defined, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Teachers will receive full pay for holidays.
- No subject required for graduation can be taught on Saturday only.
- Class schedules must operate throughout the year.
- Implementation begins July 1, 2027, applying to the 2027-2028 school year.
Who is affected
- School Districts
- Students
- Teachers
- School Boards
- Oregon Department of Education
Notable changes
- Mandates a 175-day school year.
- Requires a year-round class schedule.
- Creates an advisory group to assist districts with implementation.
- Defines specific school holidays and teacher compensation.
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