Relating to discipline used in early learning; and declaring an emergency.
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SB 236 — Relating to discipline used in early learning; and declaring an emergency.
Last action — Effective date, July 19, 2021.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Directs Early Learning Division to conduct study on use of suspension and expulsion in early childhood care and education programs and on efforts to reduce and prevent use of suspension and expulsion. Requires division to report results of study to appropriate interim committees of Legislative Assembly. Sunsets December 31, 2024. Prohibits early childhood care or education program that receives state public funds from Early Learning Division <b>or that is certified or registered</b> from suspending or expelling any child. Becomes operative July 1, 2026.<b> Requires division to report on proposed implementation of prohibition to appropriate interim committees of Legislative Assembly.</b> Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
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Read SB 236 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Effective date, July 19, 2021.
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Chapter 576, 2021 Laws.
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Governor signed.
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Speaker signed.
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President signed.
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Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
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Vote explanation(s) filed by Boshart Davis.
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Third reading. Carried by Power. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
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Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Rules.
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Work Session held.
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Informational Meeting held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Early Childhood.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 34 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 43% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy Johnson | — | Nay |
| Bill Hansell | — | Nay |
| Bill Kennemer | — | Nay |
| Brian Boquist | — | Nay |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Nay |
| Dallas Heard | — | Nay |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Nay |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Nay |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Nay |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Deb Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jeff Golden | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Lieber | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Kayse Jama | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Democrat | Yea |
| Dick Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Nay |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Nay |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 37% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (59)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Salinas | — | Yea |
| Barbara Smith Warner | — | Yea |
| Jack Zika | — | Nay |
| Paul Holvey | — | Yea |
| Julie Fahey | Democrat | Yea |
| Christine Drazan | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel Bonham | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Neron | — | Yea |
| Jack Zika | — | Yea |
| Karin Power | — | Yea |
| Sheri Schouten | — | Yea |
| John Lively | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Reynolds | Democrat | Yea |
| Boomer Wright | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 23% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy Johnson | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Hansell | — | Nay |
| Bill Kennemer | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Nay |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Nay |
| Dallas Heard | — | Not Voting |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Nay |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Nay |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Not Voting |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Deb Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Golden | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Lieber | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Kayse Jama | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Democrat | Yea |
| Dick Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Nay |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Nay |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Chuck Thomsen | — | Nay |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Democrat | Yea |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 236 do?
- Directs Early Learning Division to conduct study on use of suspension and expulsion in early childhood care and education programs and on efforts to reduce and prevent use of suspension and expulsion. Requires division to report results of study to appropriate interim committees of Legislative Assembly. Sunsets December 31, 2024. Prohibits early childhood care or education program that receives state public funds from Early Learning Division <b>or that is certified or registered</b> from suspending or expelling any child. Becomes operative July 1, 2026.<b> Requires division to report on proposed implementation of prohibition to appropriate interim committees of Legislative Assembly.</b> Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
- What is the current status of SB 236?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 236?
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