It's National School Choice Week!
Oregon families deserve the freedom to choose the best education for their kids. Unfortunately, too many students are stuck in a system that isn’t delivering the quality education they need to succeed. That’s why Senate Republicans are fighting for policies that expand school choice, improve access to charter schools, grow career and technical education opportunities, and put parents in the driver’s seat.
As part of National School Choice Week, we sat down to talk about why this issue is so important. Nearly 70% of Oregonians support expanding school choice—it's time to put students first.
📽️ Watch our video and hear directly from Senate Republican leaders on why school choice matters!
This session, we’re backing key legislation to empower students and families, including:
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SJR 24 – Proposes a constitutional amendment affirming parents' right to choose their child’s school.
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SB 646 – Allows Oregon students to attend any public school in the state.
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SB 891 – Creates the Oregon Empowerment Scholarship Program to fund educational options for families.
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SB 630 – Establishes scholarships for students attending nonpublic schools.
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SB 647 – Raises the cap on virtual charter school enrollment without district approval.
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SB 562 – Expands access to virtual public charter schools.
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SB 632 – Makes charter schools eligible for Student Investment Account grants.
Nearly 70% of Oregonians support expanding school choice—it's time to put students first. We’ll continue working to ensure every Oregon student has access to the education that best fits their needs—no matter where they live.
Yours truly,
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Capitol Phone for the Senate Republican Caucus: 503-986-1950
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-323, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email the Senate Republican Leader, Daniel Bonham:
Sen.DanielBonham@oregonlegislature.gov
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