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SB 1572

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

Authorizes a teacher to immediately remove from the classroom setting a student who repeatedly interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with the ability of the students to learn.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1572
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
Committee Education
Senate introduced 2026-02-12
Summary

Makes changes in the law related to school discipline, high school diplomas and third grade reading. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Authorizes a teacher to immediately remove from the classroom setting a student who repeatedly interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with the ability of the students to learn. Prescribes requirements for the return of a student to the classroom setting. Requires a school district to convene a placement review committee when a student is removed from a classroom setting. Requires a student to demonstrate proficiency in specified Essential Learning Skills prior to the student being awarded a high school diploma or a modified diploma. Directs the State Board of Education to adopt academic content standards for language arts based on the science of reading and writing. Prohibits school districts from advancing students who are not able to demonstrate third-grade reading proficiency. Provides exceptions. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsor
Christine Drazan
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status introduced
2026-02-12 Latest Action Public Hearing held.
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