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HB 4149

Relating to homeless students.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Bowman and 22 co-sponsors

HB 4149 establishes protections and support services for Oregon students experiencing homelessness to improve educational access and academic outcomes.

Work Session scheduled.
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Bill Summary · HB 4149

Legislative bill overview

HB 4149 addresses support systems and protections for students experiencing homelessness in Oregon schools. The bill has advanced through initial legislative stages and passed third reading on February 20, 2026, indicating it has secured sufficient support to move forward in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Homeless students face significant barriers to educational access, including inconsistent attendance, transportation challenges, and difficulty maintaining academic progress. Legislation targeting this population can improve school enrollment rates, academic outcomes, and connect vulnerable youth to essential services like housing assistance and mental health support.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and eligibility scope: Disagreement may exist over which living situations qualify as "homelessness" and which students receive services (e.g., couch-surfing, living in vehicles, doubled-up housing)
  • Funding and implementation costs: Schools and districts may debate who bears financial responsibility for new programs, services, and staffing required to support homeless students
  • Data collection and privacy: Balance between tracking homeless students for service delivery versus privacy concerns and potential stigmatization of identified youth

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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