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SB 315

Relating to the recording of student absences.

2025 Regular Session

SB 315 establishes new student absence recording requirements for Oregon schools, effective January 1, 2026, affecting attendance data collection and reporting.

Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 315

Legislative bill overview

SB 315 modifies how Oregon schools record and track student absences, establishing new requirements or standards for absence documentation and reporting. The bill became law on June 6, 2025, and takes effect January 1, 2026, giving schools approximately seven months to implement compliance changes.

Why is this important

Student absence data directly affects school funding, accountability metrics, and individual student academic outcomes. Changes to how absences are recorded can impact truancy interventions, graduation rates, and how districts allocate resources for student support services.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Schools may face costs and administrative challenges updating systems and training staff on new recording procedures by January 2026
  • Data privacy concerns: Standardized absence recording could raise questions about student privacy and how absence data is stored, shared, or used
  • Definitional disputes: Different interpretations of what constitutes an "absence" versus other categories (tardiness, excused vs. unexcused) could create inconsistent application across districts

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

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