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SB 1538

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 23, 2026.

Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and instructional programs of the school district.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1538
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
Senate introduced 2026-02-23
Education Immigration
Summary

Tells schools how to respond to immigration issues. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and <b>instructional</b> programs of the school district. Prohibits discrimination in education related to immigration or citizenship status.<b> Makes limited exceptions.</b> Adds requirements for model policies prepared by the Attorney General related to immigration enforcement at public schools. Requires school districts and education service districts to [<i>adopt related policies and procedures and to provide training to district employees related to the policies and procedures</i>]<b> provide applicable model policies to employees</b>. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-23 Status introduced
2026-02-23 Latest Action Public Hearing held.
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