SB1538

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

Complete·3/17/26

Oregon SB1538 amends definitions and residency rules for public education, affecting students, foster care placements, and foreign exchange students.

Oregon SB1538 modifies definitions and residency rules for public education. It defines terms such as "at-risk student," "eligible post-secondary course," and "foster care." The bill specifies that foreign exchange students residing in a school district dormitory are considered residents of that district. It also mandates immediate enrollment for students in foster care if a juvenile court deems it not in their best interest to continue attending their school of origin.

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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21 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

8:00 AM

House Education Work Session

Feb 23

8:00 AM

House Education Public Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.

Mar 17

Senate

Effective date, July 1, 2026.

Mar 5

Senate

Governor signed.