OR HB3451

Establishes the Superintendent of Public Instruction as a nonpartisan statewide elected office with a four-year term, placing the Department of Education under the superintendent's control beginning January 4, 2027

Removes the current appointed Deputy Superintendent position and allows the elected Superintendent to appoint deputy superintendents who can perform duties on the superintendent's behalf

Creates the Oregon Parents Advisory Group, a nine-member body representing different geographic regions of the state, to advise the Superintendent on public elementary and secondary school operations, meeting at least six times annually

Sets the Superintendent's annual salary at $77,000 plus $250 monthly for expenses, matching the compensation structure for other statewide elected officials like the Secretary of State and State Treasurer

Amends over 30 existing Oregon statutes to incorporate the Superintendent of Public Instruction into provisions governing other statewide elected officials, including bill filing authority, lobbying exemptions, ethics requirements, campaign finance rules, and election procedures