OR SB 1572
died on adjournmentRelating to education; prescribing an effective date.
Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did OR SB 1572 pass?
No. OR SB 1572 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-07): In committee upon adjournment.
What is OR SB 1572 about?
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.
Who sponsors OR SB 1572?
Matt Bunch, Boomer Wright, Christine Drazan are the primary sponsors of OR SB 1572, joined by 7 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Matt Bunchprimary
- Boomer Wrightprimary
- Christine Drazanprimary
- Ed Diehlcosponsor
- Court Boicecosponsor
- Anna Scharfcosponsor
- David Brock Smithcosponsor
- Suzanne Webercosponsor
- Bobby Levycosponsor
- Darin Harbickcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-07
In committee upon adjournment.
2026-02-12
Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02
Referred to Education.
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Related bills
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