SJR24 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish the right of a parent to choose the school that the parent's child attends. Requires the establishment of school choice accounts for parents who choose nonpublic education.

Children Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Bonham,, Robinson, Senator Smith DB,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Rules.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Allows a parent to choose the school that the parent's child attends. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish the right of a parent to choose the school that the parent's child attends.
Requires the establishment of school choice accounts for parents who choose nonpublic education. Allows parents who choose nonpublic education to pay for expenses incurred in relation to the education of a child with moneys from a school choice account.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to educational choice.
Current location: In Senate Committee