SB 513 Oregon Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to civics education.

Summary
Requires student to demonstrate proficiency in civics in order to receive high school diploma. ] Takes effect January 1, 2025. ] Requires students to complete at least one-half credit of civics in order to receive high school diploma. Applies to high school diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
May 2021
Senate Passage
May 2021
House Passage
May 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Signed Jun 3, 2021
Floor votes · House May 24, 2021

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 3, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 26, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 24, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
lower
May 17, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Apr 13, 2021
Committee
Referred to Education.
lower
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 7, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Apr 7, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.
upper
Apr 1, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 13 co-sponsors

Sponsors