Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 855 — Relating to high school equivalency certificates.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Expands exemption from compulsory attendance at public schools to include children who have received certificate related to approved high school equivalency test. Prohibits state agencies, school districts, education service districts and community college districts from prohibiting certain persons from taking approved high school equivalency test and receiving certificate for passing approved high school equivalency test.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 855 do?
Expands exemption from compulsory attendance at public schools to include children who have received certificate related to approved high school equivalency test. Prohibits state agencies, school districts, education service districts and community college districts from prohibiting certain persons from taking approved high school equivalency test and receiving certificate for passing approved high school equivalency test.
Who sponsors SB 855?
SB 855 is sponsored by Kim Thatcher (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 855?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 855?
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