HB 3352 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to exposure to radiation in schools in this state; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Directs Department of Education to prepare and make available statement that discloses potential health risks of wireless network technology. Requires department to adopt by rule guidelines for including in school curricula, assemblies, open houses, meetings between parents and teachers and related settings information concerning hazards of exposure to microwave radiation and radio frequency radiation and how to safely use wireless devices. Requires department and Oregon Health Authority to conduct study on effects of exposure to microwave radiation and radio frequency radiation, particularly exposure that results from use of wireless network technologies, on development and health of students in schools of this state, to develop recommendations to schools in this state for practices and alternative technologies that would reduce students' exposure to harmful microwave radiation and radio frequency radiation and report results of study and recommendations to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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3
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Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 11, 2019
Committee
Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Mar 4, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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