SB 909
June 29th, 2011Oregon Education Investment Board. SB 909 was the Governor’s priority education reform bill of the 2011 Legislative Session. SB 909 passed the Oregon Senate on June 20, the Oregon House on June 21, and was signed into law on June 28.
Establishes Oregon Education Investment Board for purpose of ensuring that all public school students in Oregon reach education outcomes established for Oregon. Directs board to appoint Chief Education Officer.
Establishes Oregon Education Investment Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to board for purpose of funding duties of board.
Establishes Early Learning Council. Directs council to prepare and submit information to board related to plans to merge, redesign or improve coordination of early childhood services, to align early childhood services with child-centered outcomes and to implement specified early childhood services.
Directs board to submit report related to proposed changes in public education to legislative committees on education by December 15, 2011.