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Lawmakers hear pleas to restore $6 million to outdoor school fund
Summary
Supporters, including educators, camp directors and scientists, testified for HB 4112 to increase the outdoor school education fund from $48 million to $54 million for 2025–27, arguing cuts have reduced participation and harmed rural programs.
A broad coalition of educators, former teachers, camp directors and researchers urged the House Committee on Education on Feb. 11 to restore funding for the state's outdoor school program through House Bill 4112.
The staff summary said HB 4112 would increase the outdoor school education fund for the 2025–27 biennium from $48 million to $54 million, declare an emergency and take effect on passage. Senators, district outdoor school directors and the OSU Extension program emphasized the program’s role in…
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