Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2953: Relating to funding for students eligible for special education; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2953 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to funding for students eligible for special education; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Rep Neron, Jami Cate (Republican), Kayse Jama (Democratic), April Dobson (Democratic), Sarah McDonald. It lists 13 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.
Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as a child with a disability.<b> Directs the Department of Education to prepare and submit a report related to special education funding and expenditures. <b>Appropriates moneys from the General Fund for transfer to the State School Fund.</b> Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jami Cate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| April Dobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Revenue by prior reference and then Ways and Means .
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference, then be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.