HB 3744
Establishes the Task Force on Investigations of School Employee Misconduct.
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Bill overview
House Bill 3744 creates a Task Force on Investigations of School Employee Misconduct to evaluate how school districts handle reports of misconduct. The task force will assess current procedures, including those related to abuse and sexual conduct, and consider potential changes to laws and standards. It will also aim to ensure transparency in investigations and the public availability of outcomes, similar to how the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission operates.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 15-member Task Force on Investigations of School Employee Misconduct.
- The task force will evaluate school district procedures for reporting and investigating misconduct.
- It will consider potential changes to ORS 339.370 to 339.400 and recommend additional legislation.
- The task force will establish a statewide standard for misconduct investigations.
- It will recommend making the outcomes of Department of Education investigations public, mirroring the practices of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
- The task force must submit a report with recommendations by December 15, 2026.
- The Department of Education will provide staff support to the task force.
- Appointments to the task force must be completed by October 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- School districts
- School employees
- Students
- Parents of students
- The Department of Education
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