Standards for recovery schools
What it does: Recovery schools are alternative high schools specifically established to support students in recovery from substance use disorders. House Bill 2767 A would require the State Board of Education to adopt specific standards for approved recovery schools; require ODE to adopt the criteria for students to enroll in approved recovery schools; and permit the Superintendent of Public Instruction to contract with school districts, education service districts, or public charter schools to establish up to nine approved recovery schools. These schools would be funded through State School Funds and Statewide Education Initiatives Account Funds, and ODE would establish an advisory committee to provide recommendations on implementation and monitoring.
What’s next: The House Revenue Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, April 19.
Legislative notes:
House Bill 3584 (March 20 Legislative Briefs) would require schools, after a safety threat action has been taken, to provide an electronic communication to the parents and guardians of its students and to its employees that would provide a general description, the duration and the school’s actions to resolve the situation and to protect students. The Senate Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, April 18.
House Bill 2753 A (April 10 Legislative Briefs) would require ERB to develop guidelines and procedures that would permit the use of electronic records and electronic signatures for authorizations designating bargaining representatives. The Senate Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, April 18.
House Bill 2609 (February 21 Legislative Briefs) would permanently exempt school districts and education service districts from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission fees for educator preparation provider programs. The Senate Education Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, April 20.
House Bill 3199 A (March 13 Legislative Briefs) would reduce physical education requirement for students in grades six through eight from 225 minutes each week to an average of 150 minutes each school week and allow for minutes to be calculated on a weekly basis or an average weekly basis. The bill awaits a vote on the House floor.
