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OR SB981
Bill
AI Summary
- Raises the maximum age for students receiving special education services from 21 to 22 years old, allowing eligible students to continue receiving free appropriate public education until they turn 22
- Removes the provision that allowed students whose 21st birthday occurred during the school year to finish that year; instead, eligibility simply continues until age 22 regardless of when during the school year the birthday occurs
- Extends related age thresholds from 21 to 22 across multiple education programs, including Youth Corrections Education, Juvenile Detention Education, hospital educational programs, migrant children programs, and court-appointed surrogate responsibilities
- Updates student accounting definitions so "graduate" includes individuals who have not reached 22 years of age (previously 21)
- Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the maximum age for students in public education; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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