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Committee hears bill to study expansion of Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (TAP)
Summary
House Bill 3218 would direct a study of expanding the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (TAP) program. Tribal partners, ODE staff and TAP grant managers described the program model and presented district‑level results and program design elements to House Education Committee members.
House Bill 3218 would direct the Legislative Commission on Indian Services and the Oregon Department of Education to study potential expansion of the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (TAP) grant program. Representative Hwa Nguyen's written testimony, read by Sarah Arbuckle, said TAP "has significantly improved attendance rates for Native students by fostering stronger school community connections, integrating indigenous knowledge into learning environments, and supporting student well‑being." The bill would authorize a formal study and tribal consultation to assess expansion options.
April Campbell, assistant superintendent for the Office of Indian Education at the Oregon Department of Education and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde, described TAP's history and purpose. "TAP grants…
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