HB 2953 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to funding for students eligible for special education; declaring an emergency.

Summary

Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as a child with a disability. Directs the Department of Education to prepare and submit a report related to special education funding and expenditures. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund for transfer to the State School Fund. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill removes the 11 percent cap on special education funding that school districts can receive from the State School Fund, allowing districts to access more resources for students with disabilities. It also directs the Department of Education to prepare a report on special education funding and expenditures, and appropriates money from the General Fund to transfer to the State School Fund to support these changes.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of special education funding eligibility by eliminating the percentage cap on state funds distributed to school districts for students with disabilities.

FISCAL

Eliminated the 11 percent cap on the amount of state moneys a school district may receive for a student who is a child with a disability.

Appropriated moneys from the General Fund for transfer to the State School Fund to support increased special education funding.

REQUIREMENT

Directed the Department of Education to prepare and submit a report related to special education funding and expenditures.

TIMELINE

Updated bill status from Introduced to A-Engrossed with House Amendments dated February 24, and maintained the emergency declaration effective July 1, 2025.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Committee

Referred to Revenue by prior reference and then Ways and Means .

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference, then be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 13 co-sponsors