January 12, 2026 Public and Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Portland Public Schools Public and Legislative Affairs Committee · January 13, 2026

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Call to order and introductions

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Chair Sarah Lentz opened the virtual meeting of the Public and Legislative Affairs Committee, stated the date (01/12/2026), and invited round‑robin introductions. Attendees named themselves and roles (board members, superintendent, staff, grant partners).

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Portland Public Schools Public and Legislative Affairs Committee heard a detailed update on two state housing grants (FAP and SHOP) that have helped hundreds of families experiencing homelessness, agreed to submit testimony on a SNAP-related bill (LD 2051), asked transportation to review a bus safety bill (LD 2062), and set additional short weekly meetings during the legislative session.

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