SB 1539
Establishes pilot program to provide funding to school districts for purposes of increasing access to schools by homeless students and improving academic achievement of homeless students.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SFR) |
| Sponsors | Tim Knopp (Republican) (Chief), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Rachel Armitage (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Establishes a pilot program to provide funding to school districts for increasing access to schools and improving academic achievement for homeless students.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Tim Knopp
Co-Sponsors: Janeen Sollman, Rachel Armitage
Overview#
Establishes pilot program to provide funding to school districts for purposes of increasing access to schools by homeless students and improving academic achievement of homeless students. Directs Department of Education to award grants to school districts participating in pilot program from Statewide Education Initiatives Account. Sunsets pilot program July 1, 2025. Directs Department of Education to submit report on homeless students, including pilot program, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kelton | Klamath Falls | Oppose | 2022-02-02 |
| Ashley Corey | Portland | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Makiko Hoff | Beaverton | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Doug Riggs | Alliance4Kids | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Oregon Alliance Safe Kids and Healthy Families | Portland | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Benjamin Kibler | Turner | Oppose | 2022-02-03 |
| Ms Henrie | Beaverton | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Amelia Barton | Beaverton | Support | 2022-02-03 |
| Sara Davidson | beaverton | Support | 2022-02-04 |
| Michael Ciccarello | Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Support | 2022-02-04 |
| Shelli Huston | Portland | Unknown | 2022-02-11 |
| Albert Lee | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office | Support | 2022-02-14 |
| Albert Lee | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office | Support | 2022-02-14 |
| Albert Lee | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office | Support | 2022-02-15 |
| Albert Lee | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office | Support | 2022-02-16 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2022-02-16 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2022-02-01 | S | Referred to Education, then Finance and Revenue. |
| 2022-02-03 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2022-02-08 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2022-02-09 | S | Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Finance and Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2022-02-09 | S | Referred to Finance and Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2022-02-16 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2022-03-03 | S | Motion to withdraw from committee on Finance and Revenue failed. |
| 2022-03-04 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |