SB 867 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to investigations by the Department of Education.

Summary
Prescribes sanctions that the Department of Education may impose when an elementary or secondary school or program is found to be in noncompliance with a discrimination prohibition. Clarifies the applicability of provisions related to abuse and sexual conduct in schools when an education provider serves only students who have not yet entered kindergarten. Specifies that provisions related to abuse and sexual conduct in schools apply to any person who provided services as an employee, a contractor, an agent or a volunteer within two calendar years prior to when the incident of suspected sexual conduct was committed. Eliminates certain information that must be disclosed to certain persons following the completion of an investigation involving suspected sexual conduct at a school. Requires law enforcement to make available to the department certain information received during investigations of suspected child abuse. [ Modifies standards for determining if a school district or public charter school is involved in religious activity. ].
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 6 edits · May 19, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updates Oregon's education laws to clarify how the Department of Education investigates abuse and sexual conduct in schools, expands definitions of who counts as an 'education provider,' and modifies how sanctions are applied when discrimination is found. The changes aim to ensure clearer accountability and broader coverage of students and institutions under state oversight.
Scope change
The bill expands the definition of 'education provider' to include private schools and state-operated programs, while excluding entities like the Oregon Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections. It also clarifies that abuse and sexual conduct provisions apply to providers serving only pre-kindergarten students under specific conditions.
DEFINITION

Added new definition for 'Investigation' to specify it must include interviews and result in a formal finding of substantiation or non-substantiation.

Added new exclusion for the Department of Education, except when functioning on behalf of the Oregon School for the Deaf.

Added new definition for 'Licensed administrator' to specify required administrative licensing under ORS 342.125.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded 'education provider' definition to include private schools and state-operated programs that provide educational services to students.

Added exclusion for education providers serving only pre-kindergarten students, unless they are under direct control of a K-12 provider.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that sanctions for discrimination violations may include providing access to missed activities or reimbursing costs for comparable services.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2025 · House May 12, 2025

How they voted

272
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 4, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 2 Nay
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
5
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Hudson. Passed.
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded. (Printed A-Eng.)
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

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.