SB 658
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 (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Tim Knopp (Republican) (Chief), Dick Anderson (Republican), Suzanne Weber (Republican), Bill Hansell (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Establishes a pilot program providing funding to school districts to increase access to schools for homeless students and improve their academic achievement.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Tim Knopp
Co-Sponsors: Dick Anderson, Suzanne Weber, Bill Hansell
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, 2026] 2025. Directs Department of Education to submit report on homeless students, including pilot program, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education. Directs Department of Education to develop and implement statewide education plan for homeless students. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodd Monts | Washington | Support | 2023-03-28 |
| Crystalyn Black | Urban League of Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-01-11 | S | Referred to Education, then Ways and Means. |
| 2023-03-28 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-04 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-11 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2023-04-11 | S | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |