OR HB2144

Modifies the 3% enrollment cap process for virtual public charter schools by requiring school districts to base determinations on the most recent enrollment data from a central state database rather than calculating percentages twice yearly

Shortens the timeline for school districts to deny enrollment approval from 10 calendar days to 5 business days after receiving notice of intent to enroll

Directs the Department of Education to collect and compile virtual public charter school enrollment data in a central database accessible to school districts for enrollment cap determinations

Amendments become operative January 1, 2026, though the Department of Education may begin collecting enrollment data from districts before that date

Declares an emergency with the bill taking effect July 1, 2025