Oregon Senate Education Committee hears sharp division over bill letting teachers remove disruptive students

Sen. Christine Drazen told the committee that SB 15‑72 would let teachers immediately remove students who repeatedly disrupt instruction, require a placement review within three days and restore third‑grade reading proficiency rules. Disability advocates, teachers and parents sharply disagreed on whether the bill will protect classrooms or disproportionately harm students with disabilities and students of color.