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Committee advances bill letting State Board and ODE take broader action on discrimination complaints
Summary
Senate Bill 867, which would expand penalties available when schools or programs violate anti-discrimination laws and give the Oregon Department of Education investigatory authority, was forwarded to the House floor after one recorded 'no' vote.
The House Education Committee on April 30 voted to advance Senate Bill 867, which would expand the State Board of Education's authority to impose penalties when public schools or education programs are found not to comply with anti-discrimination laws and would clarify investigatory responsibilities for the Oregon Department of Education.
Committee staff summarized SB 867 as allowing the State Board of Education to…
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