SB 5515
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Education for certain biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
98%
Oppose
2%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to the Oregon Department of Education for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies amounts for various programs and departments, including the Oregon School for the Deaf, early intervention services, and K-12 grant-in-aid programs. The bill also outlines limitations on funding sources, such as lottery moneys and fees, and establishes maximum spending limits for specific accounts.
Key provisions
- Approximately $143.5 million is appropriated for the Department of Education’s operations.
- Over $250 million is allocated for early intervention services and early childhood special education programs.
- The High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund receives $138.9 million.
- Debt service on general obligation bonds is allocated $78.6 million.
- Lottery moneys are capped at $70.8 million for deposit into the School Capital Matching Fund.
- Fees and revenues collected by the Department of Education are limited to $8.7 million for various purposes.
- Federal funds are capped at $82.2 million for operations.
- The Student Investment Account receives $1.1 billion for grants-in-aid.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Education
- Students in Oregon
- Early childhood education programs
- School districts in Oregon
- Families with young children
Notable changes
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the bill emphasize the importance of providing early access to essential services, including Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, and language amplification for children with hearing loss. They highlight the critical role these services play in supporting young children's development, educational outcomes, and family well-being. Funding for programs such as Farm to School Grant, which supports local farmers and healthy produce in schools, is also crucial for maintaining current programming levels and addressing the elimination of federal funding. Advocates stress the need for adequate funding to ensure equitable access to education for students with disabilities, including those served by Oregon's Department of Education recovery high schools and Regional Inclusive Services. Additionally, supporters express concern about the high cost of healthier food options for children in daycare settings, emphasizing the importance of providing nutritious meals that promote physical and mental well-being. Overall, supporters argue that investing in these programs will have long-term benefits for Oregon's children, families, and communities.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Several ed concerns about reducing or eliminating funding for the FFA, with some arguing that such a move would disproportionately affect rural communities and small businesses. They pointed to the critical role of Grants-in-Aid in supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs, which would be severely impacted by reduced funding. Opponents of the proposed changes emphasized the need to prioritize these programs, citing their proven track record of promoting economic development and community growth.