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Public hearing: bill would add climate science and sustainability to standards review; proponents say process already exists while opponents warn of vague terms
Summary
The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 3365, which would direct that climate science and sustainability be considered during routine reviews of Oregon academic standards; supporters said the bill uses existing review processes, while opponents warned the language is too vague and could impose costs on districts.
The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 3365 on May 7, a bill that would require that climate science and sustainability concepts be considered during the regularly scheduled review and revision of Oregon’s academic content standards.
Representative Lisa Bridal testified she worked with students and educators statewide on the concept and described the bill as using the existing standards‑review process at the Oregon Department of Education rather than mandating new curriculum. "This bill aims to create meaningful and relevant educational experiences that empower students with an understanding of climate science," she said, and she emphasized that the bill "does not require all curriculum be updated…
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