SB1538Introduced in the Senate
Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Tells schools how to respond to immigration issues. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and instructional programs of the school district. Prohibits discrimination in education related to immigration or citizenship status. Makes limited exceptions. 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 [adopt related policies and procedures and to provide training to district employees related to the policies and procedures] provide applicable model policies to employees. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Effective date, July 1, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · February 26, 2026
36
Yes
21
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | No |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | No |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | No |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education.
Informational Meeting held.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-17 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 23; Nays, 7--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed. Ayes, 36; Nays, 21--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Dobson, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Valderrama.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, July 1, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-6 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-7 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-A8 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-A8 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
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