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Committee hears bill to make school attendance data public quarterly to spot chronic absenteeism earlier
Summary
House Bill 4,154 would require the Oregon Department of Education to publish quarterly attendance data starting in the 2026–27 school year so districts, parents and policymakers can spot chronic absenteeism earlier and intervene. Sponsors said the bill uses existing district data and is not a new mandate.
Lawmakers heard testimony on House Bill 4,154, which would require the Oregon Department of Education to use existing average daily membership reports to publish quarterly attendance data beginning with the 2026‑27 school year. Sponsor testimony and supporters described the bill as an alignment with national best practices that would make data timelier for educators and families.
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