Modifies the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of laws concerning job-protected leave. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summarySB 910 requires Oregon school districts to provide student athletes and their parents/guardians with information about cardiac event symptoms (like fainting during exercise, chest pains, or racing heart) before each athletic season. It mandates annual coach training to recognize these symptoms and seek medical help, and prohibits student athletes from participating in sports after experiencing symptoms until cleared by a medical professional. The bill directly affects student athletes, school staff, and coaches by establishing clear protocols for symptom recognition, medical clearance, and information sharing. School districts must develop and distribute these guidelines through acknowledgments or informational meetings. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
Maddy summarySB 970 makes enrollment in remote or online learning programs voluntary for Oregon students, meaning school districts cannot require students to participate. It directly affects students, families, and school districts by ensuring choice in instructional formats. The bill includes three exceptions: temporary remote learning during behavioral assessments or suspensions, or for majority enrollment due to public emergencies like health crises or disasters. These exceptions allow schools to use remote learning under specific, limited circumstances without violating the voluntary enrollment rule.
Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Area Health Education Center program of Oregon Health and Science University for supporting the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians.
Requires the Department of Human Services to administer a program to provide medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities without regard to the individuals' income or resources. Allows consideration of income when determining cost-sharing for the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Finds and declares that current and former members of the military and their family members possess certain essential military civil rights. Directs the Attorney General to develop guidelines consistent with the described military civil rights to guide public bodies.
Establishes the COFA Shared Services Office to assist COFA citizens in applying for and accessing benefits and services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Establishes the Task Force on Transitions into Kindergarten. Directs the task force to make recommendations about best practices for supporting the transition into kindergarten of children with a disability. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2026.
Directs the Department of Administrative Services to contract with a disability protection and advocacy agency to develop and administer a certification program for educational surrogates. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Administrative Services for the certification program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
