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SB 1538STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.

Voted 3/17/2026View source

Summary

Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and <b>instructional</b> programs of the school district. Prohibits discrimination in education related to immigration or citizenship status.<b> Makes limited exceptions.</b> Adds requirements for model policies prepared by the Attorney General related to immigration enforcement at public schools. Requires school districts and education service districts to [<i>adopt related policies and procedures and to provide training to district employees related to the policies and procedures</i>]<b> provide applicable model policies to employees</b>. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll-call record

How representatives voted

58 yea·28 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/17/2026Effective date, July 1, 2026.
  2. 3/17/2026Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.
  3. 3/5/2026Governor signed.
  4. 2/27/2026Speaker signed.
  5. 2/27/2026President signed.
  6. 2/26/2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.
  7. 2/26/2026Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.
  8. 2/25/2026Second reading.
  9. 2/25/2026Recommendation: Do pass.
  10. 2/25/2026Work Session held.