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SB 318 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to health benefits for substitute teachers; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Provides that certain substitute teachers are eligible to enroll in a health benefit plan offered by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board. Requires the substitute teacher to pay 10 percent of the premiums for the plan. Requires the substitute teacher's chosen home district to administer the plan for the substitute teacher and pay the remaining premiums, subject to reimbursement by the board. Requires a district to maintain legacy health care benefits for substitute teachers who are not eligible to enroll in a health benefit plan offered by the board. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides health benefits for substitute teachers by requiring districts to cover most premiums, directly supporting educators through improved benefits as per education topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health coverage for substitute teachers by mandating district-administered benefits with employer premium payment, directly increasing access to health insurance.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides health benefits for substitute teachers, expanding worker benefits and requiring districts to cover premiums, advancing employment standards.95% confidence
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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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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