HB 4154
Requires the compilation of data about students who are regular attenders or who are chronically absent.
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Support
86%
Oppose
14%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts to collect and report data on student attendance, specifically identifying students who are regular attendees and those who are chronically absent. Districts must submit annual and quarterly reports to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, detailing student membership and attendance patterns. The Department of Education will then compile this data and make it publicly available, disaggregated by student groups, to help track and address attendance issues. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 4154 agree that the bill aligns with national best practices for tracking student attendance, aiming to close the opportunity gap for Oregon youth by improving accuracy and visibility in attendance data. They emphasize the need for reliable attendance data to tackle chronic absenteeism, which is a pressing concern given Oregon's third-highest rate of chronic absenteeism nationwide. By providing timely attendance data and allowing for early intervention, supporters argue that HB 4154 can improve student education outcomes and prioritize regular school attendance.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 4154 express concerns that the proposed legislation would lead to significant financial burdens on school districts. They argue that the creation of a new bureaucracy would result in substantial administrative costs, potentially exacerbating existing financial struggles and making education even less affordable for students. Additionally, critics contend that the lack of adequate funding for this new system would undermine its effectiveness and create unnecessary challenges for schools already struggling to allocate resources efficiently.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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