OR HB3444

Non-virtual public charter schools must receive at least 95% of the school district's General Purpose Grant per weighted average daily membership (ADMw) from the State School Fund, up from previous unspecified percentages

Public charter schools gain eligibility for Student Investment Account grants without meeting prior requirements that at least 35% of students come from economically disadvantaged groups, racial/ethnic minorities, or students with disabilities

School districts must transfer federal, state, and local moneys to public charter schools on the same basis as nonchartered public schools, including local revenues distributed based on student enrollment

Transportation costs incurred by public charter schools for resident students qualify as approved transportation costs under ORS 327.013, with districts required to pay charter schools the full amount received within 10 days

Emergency clause makes the bill effective July 1, 2025, applying to State School Fund distributions and other money distributions beginning with the 2025-2026 school year