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Senate Education Committee advances several education bills, adopts amendments and referrals
Summary
The Senate Education Committee on April 7 adopted amendments and advanced several bills to the floor or to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, including SB 315, SB 443, SB 541, SB 541 (amended), SB 735 and SB 980. Several measures were carried over for further questions.
The Oregon Senate Education Committee on April 7 adopted amendments and moved a slate of education measures to the floor or to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, taking votes on several bills after brief discussion.
Chair Frederick opened the meeting by saying the committee would attempt to move quickly through items ahead of a longer discussion later: “we're gonna try to do those as quickly as possible.”
Why it matters: The bills advanced Wednesday cover assessments, school supports, teacher preparation and program funding; several will require additional budget review by Ways and Means or further consideration on the Senate floor. The committee recorded roll-call votes on multiple motions, including amendments and recommendations to refer bills for budget consideration.
What the committee approved (votes at a glance) - Senate Bill 3 15 (dash 1 amendment adopted; bill moved to the floor with a due-pass recommendation). Roll call on the dash 1 amendment recorded: Senator Gelser Blue — Aye; Senator Robinson — No; Senator Solman — Aye; Vice Chair Weber — Excused; Chair Frederick —…
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