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The Oregon Legislative session may be done but there's more work to do

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on March 22, 2012

The legislative session is over and done. So, what now?

Glad you asked. 

Legislation on its own doesn’t change the odds for kids who are facing tremendous challenges. Legislation doesn’t ensure all of our kids are in vibrant schools and have the support and resources they need. But legislation can be an important step in making sure that our schools and communities are focused on the right things and make decisions that will truly make a difference for kids. 

The Oregon Legislature approves achievement compacts, adjourns 2012 session

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on March 5, 2012

The Oregon Legislature approved Senate Bill 1581 just before adjourning the 2012 Legislative session tonight.

Senate Bill 1581 creates achievement compacts for K-12 schools and colleges. The compacts provide one measure of how our schools are performing and how they intend to improve. We know that one thing all successful districts are doing is setting clear measurable objectives around a small number of meaningful goals. Senate Bill 1581 helps Oregon schools engage in that kind of goal-setting. That's one reason Stand for Children supported this legislation.

Oregon Legislature begins moving education bills

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on March 5, 2012

On what is likely to be their final day in session, Oregon lawmakers appear to have broken their impasse and are slated to take action on health care, education and budget bills this afternoon and evening.

The Joint Committee on Ways & Means successfully voted Senate Bill 1581 to the House and Senate floors about two hours ago.

There's only 72 hours left to act

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 27, 2012

The Oregon Legislature is planning to complete their whirlwind one-month session this Wednesday but there’s still important work left to do.

Stand for Children believes state leaders should approve Gov. Kitzhaber’s education priorities – Senate Bill 1581  and House Bill 4165.

Why?

This Week at the Oregon Legislature: Education Bills Stalled, Governor pushes for floor votes

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 27, 2012

We’re nearing the end of the legislative session - which is scheduled to close on Wednesday, February 29th -  and the big pieces of legislation have yet to pass the legislature.

This includes SB 1581, the Governor’s education bill to create Achievement Compacts and grant the Chief Education Officer some authority. The final outcome of these negotiations was unresolved as of Monday morning.

Here are the highlights from last week:

Why Support Senate Bill 1581?

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 26, 2012

Senate Bill 1581 would establish the position of the Chief Education Officer, who would oversee all statewide education initiatives and leaders. Secondly, the bill would create achievement compacts for K-12 districts and higher education institutions.

What is it about this legislation that Stand for Children believes is good for kids?

Here’s our take:

2012 Oregon Legislature: Week Three Update

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 20, 2012

Today’s only the 14th day of the 2012 legislative session and already, so much has happened. Only a fraction of the 200 bills proposed this session survived last week’s committee vote deadlines.

This week, we’ll be keeping up the rapid pace. Most legislation will need its first floor vote this week to keep moving.

Get Involved/Stay Informed:

2012 Oregon Legislature: Update on key education bills

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 13, 2012

As we hit the midway point of the 2012 legislature, it’s becoming clearer which bills may have the political support to become law. Proposed legislation must gain committee approval this week in order to move forward this year.

Here are a few quick updates on key education legislation this session:

Taking Action in the 2012 Legislature

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 13, 2012

There are only two full weeks left in this year’s short legislative session but there’s time to get involved and make your voice heard on behalf of our state’s children.

Here are two great upcoming opportunities:

 

This Week at the Oregon Legislature: Senate committee approves the Governor's education legislation

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Posted by kmelton@stand.org on February 9, 2012

The 2012 Legislature has kicked off very quickly. We’re already more than one-third of the way through this one-month session!  By the end of this week, we’ll have a pretty good picture of which legislation has the potential to become law.

Here’s a quick update on what’s happened so far and what’s on the calendar in the coming days.

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