High inflation rates raised that calculation in 2023 to 14.6%. Another bill still in the Senate would encourage, but not require, instruction on how to prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters. HB 3630 creates a navigation resource to help consumers and businesses access federal and state energy efficiency grants, directs counties to plan for energy grid disruptions and more. With an additional $5 billion in property taxes, the budget for Oregon education for the next two years could hit $15 billion, Democrats said in a news release. WebSection 1 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. except with the prior written permission of Oregon Live LLC. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. endobj !dE(f8"R=4*8jbmSajQ}. endobj State Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, who convened a work group for more than a year to study Oregons persistent teacher shortages and to come up with solutions said in a statement that a small group of lawmakers are holding the state hostage. Carried by Gorsek. The 2023 Oregon legislative session officially came to a close on Sunday afternoon. endobj Proponents of the Senate bill including the OregonTeacher Standards and Practices Commission, which oversees statewide teaching standards and licensing said in a recent hearing it would remove barriers that make it hard for qualified educators to move to Oregon for work. Oregon has struggled to find and retain the educators we need to meet our kids needs, and the pandemic only made it worse, saidSen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, chair of the Senate education committee and the lawmaker who requested both bills. Third reading. SB 3 is one of many up for consideration this session related to what students learn in schools. The Capital Chronicle retains full editorial independence, meaning decisions about news and coverage are made by Oregonians for Oregonians. Senate Bill (Why) would a Republican be here testifying on this? Smith said. The compact is being organized nationally by the Council of State Governments, the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. After record-breaking legislative walkout, Oregon 2023 legislative If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. endobj Additionally, Oregon was supposed to meet a goal of one nurse for every 750 students by 2020. The measure prohibits scrap metal business from purchasing or receiving catalytic converters, Teachers and administrators have been clear: They need at least $10.3 billion to continue operating at current service levels, Cramer said in a statement after the vote. 10 0 obj <> Signed into law Measure activity Senate Feb 22, 2023: Introduction and first reading. Guaranteed income programs have been gaining momentum in cities across the U.S. over the past few years. House Bill 3409 combines more than a dozen climate proposals. endobj Oregon students will have to gain personal finance credits, career and %PDF-1.5 % Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle, See stories by Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle, See stories by Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle, GOP-led Oregon Senate walkout keeps dozens of bills hanging in the balance, GOP senator files religious discrimination complaints on 6th day of Oregon Senate walkout, Oregon Senate cancels weekend floor sessions as negotiations to end the walkout continue, Oregon Senate Republicans willing to return the last day of session as walkout persists. 11 0 obj <> stream Requires Department of Education to conduct study to 13 0 obj [/ICCBased 14 0 R] Slew of education bills and record-setting school funding passed by 2023 Oregon Legislature By Elizabeth Miller (OPB) June 27, 2023 5:09 p.m. New laws now Many of the bills had been in limbo since early May when a weeks-long Senate Republican walkout threatened to permanently derail the session. 14 0 obj <> stream xXrF}W*0I]rDnRBHh _'$eek%18gtgc,+ g]YOMNdidflQ,gI.s2XN&"e|fr#GNS*}=bS! An agreement between the parties got the Legislature back to work with about two weeks left. SB 543 will phase out polystyrene foam dishware, packing peanuts and coolers, and will prohibit the use of PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, in food packaging. Based on feedback were receiving from our bipartisan, statewide educator workgroup tackling this issue, he said, we believe these bills will build a thriving, competitive education workforce and deliver better outcomes for students and teachers alike.. 6 0 obj <>/Contents 11 0 R>> When our students show up for school, consistency helps them learn, said Reed Scott-Schwalbach during a recent Senate hearing for Senate Bill 283. 15 0 obj <> endobj Lawmakers said these bills would address staff and substitute shortages, burnout and barriers to entering public education professions. endobj This, multiplied across the states 197 districts, meant Oregon schools were short thousands of educators, reflecting national trends. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Oregon Revised Statutes FILE - In this May 4, 2017, file photo, students head to classes at a high school in Forest Grove, Ore. High school graduation rates in Oregon, one of the lowest in the nation, rose 2 percent over the previous year to 78.7 percent. 16 0 obj <> WebSenate Bill 283 in the Oregon Legislature. Senate Bill 283 is sponsored by Senate Education Chair Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, who has served in the Legislature since 2008 and announced that this is his final Catchline/Summary: Directs Department of Education to establish and maintain statewide data system on education workforce in state. endstream They also authorized more than $150 million of debt for projects including $72.7 million for an Oregon State University teaching and research center to support the TheamendedSenate Bill 283 aims to tackle several aspects of educator recruitment, retention and hiring practices. House Speaker Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis and Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, announced late Monday a $10.2 billion investment in the State School Fund, the primary funding source for Oregons 197 school districts and 19 regional education service districts. Be a part of it! A bill that would align the states plans for Holocaust and genocide education with the statewide rollout of an updated ethnic studies curriculum, also passed the Senate Tuesday and is now heading to the House. Enrolled Senate Bill 28 - olis.oregonlegislature.gov It requires more energy-efficient buildings; invests in urban tree canopies; establishes a rebate program for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles; updates the Oregon Global Warming Commission; requires the state to monitor and test water sources for harmful algal blooms, and provides grants and support for resilience hubs and networks. Members of the interstate compact wouldnt have to pay as much or wait a year on a reciprocal license when working in a new, member state. endobj NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.New Disclaimer: The text appearing in this database was produced from material provided by the Legislative Counsel Committee of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 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Tina Kotek proposed in early drafts of their budgets, a sum education advocates said wouldnt be enough to cover current expenses. WebOregon State Legislature Building Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm 1-800-332-2313 | 900 Court St. NE, Salem Oregon 97301. 1:00. Bill endobj Senate Bill 279, which sailed through the Senate on Wednesday with 27 in favor and only two Republicans senators against, Kim Thatcher of Keizer and Dennis Linthicum of Klamath Falls, would make it easier and less costly for out-of-state teachers to work in Oregon by authorizing the state to join a proposedInterstate Compact on Teacher Mobility. But as the number of students with needs has grown, funding has not grown with it. But not every curriculum bill has been successful this year. endobj Democratic lawmakers agree on historic school funding but bill endobj The Senate passed Senate Bill 611, which proposes capping rent increases at either 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower. Along with the $10.2 billion for the school fund, Rayfield and Wagner said Democratic leaders have agreed on a $140 million investment in the Early Literacy Success Initiative, a grant program to help school districts and community groups overhaul elementary reading instruction in Oregon schools and to support reading at home for kids before Kindergarten. It would also help districts pay for new curricula and teacher retraining in elementary schools where evidence-based research and best practices have not kept pace with the reading instruction students are currently getting. Schools with a constant revolving staff do not become the safe, consistent places developing youth so desperately need.. 9 0 obj <> The Senate passed Senate Bill 611, which proposes capping rent increases at either 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower. Directs Department of Education to develop and implement plan to establish and maintain statewide data system on education I know how valuable they are. 15 0 obj <> OPBs critical reporting and inspiring programs are made possible by the power of member support. endobj 11 0 obj <> stream Your regular monthly contribution supports JPR's local journalism and all our music and cultural programming. Enrolled Senate Bill 611 - olis.oregonlegislature.gov endobj Together, the bills will help Oregon leverage up to $1 billion in federal climate resilience dollars. @NgBq!TxTaXmVz[mVz[mUVP* s4. Senate Bill 283 Web82nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2023 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 337 181A.010, 190.490, 244.050, 283.110, 291.002, 291.011, 291.030, 291.045, 291.227, Seventeen Senators voted in favor of the bill, and eight voted against. Among them areSenate Bill 279, which would make it easier and less cost-prohibitive for teachers from other states to work in Oregon, andSenate Bill 283, an omnibus bill that would tackle retention, pay and several aspects of educator recruitment and hiring practices. Wagner said last week Democrats wont allow Republicans to dictate which bills are voted on, meaning a budget would most likely pass in a special legislative session called by Kotek later this summer. 2/11/2023 5:35 AM: Meeting Material: SB 283 - Sen. Michael Dembrow (handout) Sen. Michael Dembrow, Senate District 23: 2/14/2023 8:57 AM: Meeting Material Senate Bill 283 would grant a 20% pay increase for teachers and classified staff who work in special education, support initiatives to diversify the educator workforce and guarantee more pay and benefits to substitute teachers, among other efforts. Your browser does not support the audio element. Oregons only municipal waste incinerator now will be subject to the nations strictest air pollution monitoring rules. Districts and groups could use funds for reading coaches, tutoring and after school programs to help students most struggling to read. Oregon Senate This is especially helpful for military spouses who move between states more frequently. Senate Bill 283 has not been scheduled for a vote. Enrolled Senate Bill 5506 Senate Bill 611 attempts to make a similar increase less possible. Scott-Schwalbach is a high school Spanish teacher and thepresident of the Oregon Education Association, representing 41,000 member educators statewide. endobj She covered education for the Statesman Journal for more than seven years and was the co-founder and lead of the Salem Storytellers Project. This unconstitutional walkout is threatening our chance to build a brighter future for our children, he said. except with the prior written permission of Oregon Live LLC. endobj Slew of education bills and record-setting school funding passed by endobj In the 2021 session, the Oregon legislature passed a new half-credit requirement of civics education, which is included in the three social sciences credit requirement. 10 0 obj <> Rayfield told reporters Tuesday that the House plans to vote on the education budget, as well as a $140 million literacy package, as soon as possible. 10 0 obj <> OR SB283 | 2023 | Regular Session | LegiScan endobj Webprovider have the meanings given those terms in section 1 of this 2023 Act. endobj Kotek met with Republican and Democratic senators Monday in closed-door meetings, but that did not lead to resolve and a return to business. SB 283 :: Oregon Legislature Bill Tracker - The Oregonian It would also allow newly retired teachers to convert their teaching licenses into substitute licenses at no charge helping address the need for experienced substitutes and it would ensure higher pay for teachers and classified staff who work in special education by creating a 20% pay differential for these educators. Lessons would also include information on pursuing college financial aid, as well as acting as a self-advocate for mental, physical, and financial well-being.. Rep. Greg Smith, R-Umatilla, testified to the Senate committee in favor of the omnibus bill. Privacy Policy. Schools have rebounded with about 3,000 more school employees than before COVID-19 growing from about 70,180 full-time equivalent positions statewide in2019-20to 73,653 in2021-22 even though schools are serving nearly 30,000 fewer students overall. WebOregon Laws 2023 (Enrolled Senate Bill 5537), for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, is in- Oregon Enrolled Senate Bill 283 (SB 283-B) Page 11. Currently, Oregon students need to gain at least 24 credits to graduate, including four credits of language arts, three credits in math, and three credits in science. apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Feedback from Oregonians around the state supported some kind of financial literacy course for students, and a future planning course was one of the recommendations from the reports authors. mntrGRAYXYZ acspAPPL - desc }cprt @ (wtpt h bkpt | kTRC desc #Artifex Software sGray ICC Profile text Copyright Artifex Software 2011 XYZ T XYZ curv 2021 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Assembly But that money and several other bills is stalled by the now three-week walkout by Senate Republicans, who staged their protest as a bill on abortion rights and gender-affirming health care moved toward a Senate floor vote. It prohibits the sale of screw- or bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps after Jan. 1, 2024; and pin-base compact fluorescent lamps after Jan. 1, 2025. The new graduation requirements were among the suggestions included in a state report on graduation requirements that came out last year. It allows local governments to require siting setbacks and requires potential neighbors to be notified; temporarily tightens a legal loophole allowing CAFOs to use an unlimited amount of free groundwater; and requires additional state inspections and approval. %PDF-1.5 % Staffing shortages mean students constantly have to guess who their bus driver is, who will be teaching math that day, who will be providing them reading instruction, she said, adding that every school job is directly connected to another. Our students must be prepared to make major financial decisions immediately upon graduating high school, if not sooner, Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, co-chief sponsor of the bill, said in a press release shared Tuesday after the Senate vote. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. But the question is when do we get it?. User Agreement and The Capitol this year felt like a tale of two legislative sessions. SB 488 requires Covanta Marion, located north of Salem in Brooks, to continuously monitor carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, opacity, PCBs, dioxins/furans, cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic, total chromium, manganese, nickel, selenium and zinc. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. 11 0 obj <> WebEstablishes retirement and benefit rights for certain substitute teachers.] Senate Bill 283 would grant a 20% pay increase for teachers and classified staff who work in special education, support initiatives to diversify the educator workforce The company must submit a monitoring plan to the state Department of Environmental Quality by Dec. 24, and begin monitoring within three months after DEQ approves the plan. The bill would create a statewide educator workforce data system, establish funding to help diversify the states education workforce, provide more protections for classified staff and make substitutes district employees with paid training. Follow Oregon Capital Chronicle on Facebook and Twitter. Web82nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2023 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 955 Sponsored by Senator HANSELL, Representatives LEVY B, PHAM H; Senators FINDLEY, It needs to be scheduled for a work session by March 17 to continue in the legislative process. WebSenate Bill 803 is a measure introduced in the 2021 session of the Oregon Legislature. Senate Bill 611 attempts to make a similar increase less possible. Mid-Valley residents pushed for the bill after chicken growers, including Foster Farms, announced plans for several large local facilities. All rights reserved (About Us). Laws 2023 (Enrolled Senate Bill 5516), for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, is increased by $495,000 for the task force established under section 26 of this 2023 Act. High inflation rates raised that calculation in 2023 to 14.6%. endobj User Agreement and Senate Bill 3 has both Democratic and Republican sponsors and overwhelmingly passed out of the Senate Tuesday with only one no vote. Passed. E. Lawmakers passed two bills aimed at reducing plastic pollution in Oregon. Proposals in Oregon Senate aim to ease educator shortage - Salem Reporter Maurice Cowley teaches a college-level African American studies class at McDaniel High School in Portland in February 2023. Like many bills in the Senate, action on Senate Bill 3 had been stalled for weeks due to the six-week Senate Republican walkout. HB 3043 strengthens the 2015 Toxic-Free Kids Act, giving the state authority to regulate chemicals by class. SB 283 invests in educator Enrolled Senate Bill 337 It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. Disclaimer The views and opinions Senate Bill 283 - Oregon Legislative Assembly WebSenate Bill 283 Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with pre- 2023. We arean affiliate ofStates Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. Senate Bill endobj Republicans broadly support additional school funding. 9 0 obj <> SECTION 283.In addition to and not in lieu of any other appropriation, there is appro- Senate Bill The 2023 Oregon legislative session has come to a close, ending a session that began jovially and was then waylaid by the longest walkout in state history. WebThe 2023 Edition will be available online in early 2024. SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL 283 - Oregon endstream WebDetails on Oregon SB 283 (Oregon 2023 Regular Session) - Relating to the education workforce; declaring an emergency. However, thelatest state data, released in November, show Oregon is making progress. Key bills passed in Oregon legislatures final days Oregon Legislature makes historic investment in education Seventeen Senators voted in favor of Web82nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2023 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 28 Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in endobj endobj Thank you. Oregon students will have to gain personal finance credits, career path skills to graduate. Oregon schools throughout the pandemic haveleaned heavily on teachers with emergency licensesthat allow them to fill roles in high-needs situations for up to a year, and oftentimes fellow teachers and administrators are the ones stepping in as substitutes. Five Democrats Reps. David Gomberg of Lincoln City, Annessa Hartman of Gladstone, Emerson Levy of Bend, Courtney Neron of Wilsonville and Ricki Ruiz of Portland joined every Republican in trying to bring the measure to the House floor. The official text is the printed published copy of the Oregon Revised Statutes. endobj The Oregon Legislature passed some key environmental bills during its final, hectic rush to finish by its constitutional deadline Sunday, including an historic investment in climate resilience. 6 0 obj <>/Contents 11 0 R>> A bill that would have required lessons on climate change and its effects does not appear to be moving forward this year. SB 955 :: Oregon Legislature Bill Tracker - Your Government - The