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Senate approves bill to standardize referrals for talented-and-gifted testing; some senators warn of burden on districts
Summary
Senate Bill 9 34 A passed third reading after floor debate. The measure allows any person to recommend a student for talented-and-gifted (TAG) screening and requires districts to notify parents; supporters said it will increase equity in identification, opponents warned about district costs and administrative burden.
The Oregon Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 9 34 A on March 17, a measure from the Senate Education Committee that allows any person — not only teachers or parents — to recommend a student for TAG (talented-and-gifted) screening and requires school districts to notify parents about the recommendation and testing process.
“Allowing anyone to start the recommendation process helps . . . students who are overlooked, especially those on free and reduced lunch, who speak English as a second language, or are disabled,” Senator Deb…
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