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OR SJR33

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Oregon Constitution to establish a parental right to choose private school, homeschool, or other non-public education options for children in grades K-12

  • Creates school choice accounts administered by tax-exempt entities, funded at 80% of either $9,500 per year or the state's average per-student distribution amount, whichever is greater

  • Allows account funds to be used for tuition, tutoring, textbooks, educational technology, uniforms, testing fees, transportation, therapy services, and post-secondary education expenses after high school completion

  • Prohibits the state from requiring participating parents or education providers to change their creed, curricula, teaching credentials, or admissions/hiring policies as a condition of receiving funds

  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to school choice options.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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