Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2359: Relating to school starting times.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2359 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to school starting times. Primary sponsor: Susan McLain (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires school districts and public charter schools to implement a schedule for high schools that does not start regular instructional hours before 8:30 a.m. Directs the Department of Education to provide technical assistance and to award grants related to the implementation of the school starting time requirement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.