HB 3552
Allows education service districts to establish regional career centers to provide career and technical education.
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95%
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5%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows Oregon’s education service districts (ESDs) to establish regional career centers. These centers will provide career and technical education opportunities to students in component school districts. The bill outlines how these centers should be funded and operated, requiring consultation with various stakeholders like school districts, workforce boards, and local industries. It also modifies existing ESD responsibilities related to regionalized core services to include support for career and technical education centers.
Key provisions
- ESDs can establish regional career centers to offer career and technical education.
- Regional career centers must develop funding plans after consulting with key stakeholders.
- Funding plans must align with student needs and lead to high-wage jobs and industry-recognized credentials.
- The Department of Education will award grants to ESDs to support these centers.
- ORS 334.175 is amended to include support for regional career centers as part of ESD’s regionalized core services.
- Regional career centers must provide coordinated planning and deployment of funding.
- Centers can be jointly established by multiple ESDs.
- Funding is appropriated from the General Fund to support the centers.
Who is affected
- Education Service Districts (ESDs)
- School Districts (Component)
- Students
- Workforce Development Boards
- Local Industries
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Arguments in favor
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Supporters of House Bill 3352 agree that establishing regional career centers is crucial for addressing the shortage of skilled laborers in Oregon's construction and technical sectors. They emphasize the need for expanded equitable and high-quality career and technical education opportunities, particularly in rural areas, to address disparities in access to advanced career learning. The proposed funding would support this effort, providing students with the tools and training needed to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers, such as dental assisting and hygienistry. By investing in regional career centers, Oregon can improve student attendance and graduation rates, enhance learner experiences, and address geographic isolation and resource limitations in rural areas.
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