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ESDs present regional role to lawmakers as committee hears bill clarifying bond authority

2159470 · January 27, 2025
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Summary

House Education held an informational hearing on Oregons Education Service Districts (ESDs) and a short public hearing on House Bill 2514, which would clarify statutory language allowing ESDs to seek voter approval for general obligation bonds in the same manner as school districts.

The House Education Committee held an informational session Jan. 27 on Oregons Education Service Districts (ESDs), hearing from the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts and superintendents about ESD responsibilities and regional services. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 2514, a technical measure to clarify that ESDs may seek voter approval for general obligation bonds and that statutory implementation should mirror the procedures available to school districts.

Amber Eaton, executive director of the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts, and superintendents Penny Fender (North Central ESD), Dan Goldman (Northwest Regional ESD) and Dr. Joe Morlock (Willamette ESD) described ESDs as regional service…

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