Just the Facts

Updates about issues impacting public education at the state level in Oregon.

Map of Oregon School Districts and Legislative House Districts
As provided by the Department of Administrative Services Chief Information Office.
Indexing of School Construction Tax Limits
Current background and tax limit calculations.
Common School Fund
Since Oregon became a state in 1859, a little-known fund - the Common School Fund - has provided hundreds of millions of dollars for Oregon public schools. Current background, distributions and frequently asked questions.
Advocates for School Trust Lands
Working to ensure trust lands remain an endowment for today's and future generations of schoolchildren as intended since the founding of our country.

Construction excise tax - Implementation toolkit
A new law gives school districts the authority to impose an excise tax on construction.
PERS
The OSBA PERS information center contains the latest information about PERS and a high-level summary of the PERS challenge.
SB 208 FAQ: Interscholastic Activities
Questions and answers regarding SB 208
Class size as a mandatory subject of bargaining
The high cost of reducing class size
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Links to Oregon and national information related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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