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OregonSB 15382026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

10 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Stability and transport for foster students

Beginning July 1, 2026, a child in foster care who is a resident of their school district of origin can stay in that district and school during foster care. Children ages 4 through 21 get free transportation between home and the school district or school of origin. If a juvenile court decides it is not best to stay in the school of origin, the child must be enrolled in a new school right away, even without usual records. State and local education and child welfare agencies must work together to make this happen.

Wider school access for local students

Beginning July 1, 2026, districts admit resident students ages 5 to 19 for free. If a student turns 19 during the school year, they stay eligible for the rest of that year. A student under 21 on the first day of the school year who gets special education and lacks a regular diploma must be admitted. Districts may also admit a student under 21 who is not in special education if they need more classes to earn a diploma or modified diploma. Districts may admit a younger resident child if local policy finds early entry best for the child. A district cannot refuse a child just because they have no fixed home or no parent or guardian supervising them.

Stronger anti-discrimination rules in education

Beginning July 1, 2026, public education programs that use state funds cannot discriminate based on traits like race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, age, or disability. The law says race includes natural hair, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles. State education agencies must write rules to enforce these protections.

More options for school transport safety

Beginning July 1, 2026, a school board may provide board and room instead of busing if it costs no more than transportation. This does not apply to a foreign exchange student who attends by power of attorney. A district may also spend money on sidewalks or other off‑property walking routes when the board finds it will cut transport costs and make trips to school safer.

Stronger student privacy in emergencies

Beginning July 1, 2026, for emergency disclosures of student records, “law enforcement” does not include federal immigration authorities. Anyone who receives student information for a health or safety emergency must certify in writing they will not re‑share it, except to a court, juvenile justice agency, or a direct‑service provider for that agency. Recipients are not civilly or criminally liable for choosing not to disclose the information.

New state office supports immigrants

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement operates within the Department of Human Services. It must hire a director through open hiring and have at least three staff for partnerships, data and research, and administration. The office advocates for programs, collects and protects data, tracks bills, ensures impact statements include immigrants and refugees who are people of color, seeks federal resources, and publishes state investments unless barred by law.

Model school rules limit immigration enforcement

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General publishes model policies to limit immigration enforcement at public schools and other public facilities. The K–12 model must include steps to verify warrants, require superintendent review of any law‑enforcement request tied to immigration, and encourage consulting legal counsel. It must advise how to follow state laws limiting immigration enforcement. All districts, ESDs, and public charter schools must give applicable model policies to their employees.

Limits on special education in jails

Beginning July 1, 2026, students ages 18 to 21 in adult correctional facilities get special education only if they were identified as having a disability or had an IEP before incarceration.

Stricter admissions for expelled students

Beginning July 1, 2026, a district may deny entry to a resident student who was expelled in another district for the rest of that expulsion. If the expulsion was for an offense that violates a district policy adopted under state law, the receiving district must deny admission for at least one year from the expulsion date.

Mixed rules for foreign exchange students

Beginning July 1, 2026, a foreign exchange student living in a district‑run dorm is treated as a resident for up to one school year, but only if the district had such students in 2010–2011 and the total number does not exceed that year. At the same time, foreign exchange students enrolled under cultural exchange programs cannot use the Expanded Options Program for college credit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 32

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.

Yes: 36 • No: 21

House vote • 2/25/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Yes: 23 • No: 7

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, July 1, 2026.

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.

    3/17/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/27/2026House

  5. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.

    2/26/2026House

  7. Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.

    2/26/2026House

  8. Second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  9. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  10. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026House

  11. Public Hearing held.

    2/23/2026House

  12. Referred to Education.

    2/17/2026House

  13. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/17/2026House

  14. Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.

    2/17/2026Senate

  15. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Carried over to 02-17 by unanimous consent.

    2/16/2026Senate

  17. Second reading.

    2/12/2026Senate

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. Work Session held.

    2/10/2026Senate

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/5/2026Senate

  21. Informational Meeting held.

    2/3/2026Senate

  22. Referred to Education.

    2/2/2026Senate

  23. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/26/2026

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  • HED Amendment -A8 (Proposed)

    2/25/2026

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  • HED Amendment -A8 (Proposed)

    2/23/2026

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  • A-Engrossed

    2/11/2026

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  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/11/2026

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  • SED Amendment -6 (Proposed)

    2/10/2026

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  • SED Amendment -7 (Adopted)

    2/10/2026

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  • SED Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

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  • SED Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

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  • SED Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

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  • SED Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/3/2026

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  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

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