HB 3498
Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to remove the use of certain restraints on and seclusion of students.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Early Childhood and Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill changes Oregon’s definition of ‘abuse’ as it relates to children in schools. Specifically, it removes the use of restraints and seclusion as acts of abuse. The bill amends existing laws to clarify this change and establishes a timeline for its implementation.
Key provisions
- Removes restraints and seclusion from the definition of ‘abuse’ for student cases.
- Amends section 13 of Chapter 581, Oregon Laws 2023, to clarify the application of existing abuse definitions.
- Repeals sections 8, 12, and 14 of Chapter 581, Oregon Laws 2023.
- Sets the effective date for the changes to July 1, 2023, for certain incidents and July 1, 2028, for other incidents.
- Establishes a timeline for the implementation of the changes, with the 91st day after adjournment sine die as the effective date of the Act.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- School staff
- Oregon Department of Education
- Parents/Guardians
Notable changes
- Clarifies that the use of restraints and seclusion will no longer be considered ‘abuse’ under Oregon law.
- Replaces previous sections of Oregon Laws 2023 related to abuse definitions.
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