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2015–2016

LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD

2STAND FOR CHILDREN OREGON 2015-2016 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD

THANK YOUThese wins would not have been possible without our partners. With that, we’d like to thank:• AdelanteMujeres• AfricaHouse• AsianPacificAmericanNetworkofOregon• AsianFamilyCenter• ChalkboardProject• CenterforInterculturalOrganizing• CoalitionofCommunitiesofColor• ImmigrantandRefugeeCommunityOrganization

• LatinoNetwork• NorthwestHealthFoundation• Salem-KeizerCoalitionforEquality• OregonBusinessAlliancefor all of their hard work, support, and collaboration on different education bills.

The 2016 Oregon Legislature got a lot done, despite having a short five-week long session. The Legislature made some important investments in early learning and higher education, and passed quite a few education bills that will help set us up well for the 2017 session.

The education bills that passed this session will help position our state to reduce chronic absenteeism, and streamline reporting on school funding and student outcomes.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all of the lawmakers who stood up, spoke up, and voted for bills that will improve educational outcomes for kids in Oregon, especially those recognized on pages 5-6.

LEGISLATIVE SESSION GOALS & OUTCOMESA LOOK BACK ON THE 2015 AND 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS

T he 2015 legislative session looked to kick off like any other, with recently elected leaders and advocates outlining their priorities and

jockeying to determine what should move first and the fastest. However, just a couple of weeks into February, 2015 became like no other session in Oregon’s recent history. lOn February 18, we saw the swearing in of Governor Kate Brown, replacing former Governor John Kitzhaber who resigned in the early weeks of February.

Despite the early session upheaval in 2015, there were many wins for kids, including English language learner (ELL) reform, expanded higher education access, and funding for full-day kindergarten. The Legislature also put money towards early learning programs.

We want to thank key legislators who led efforts to bring real change to schools for Oregon kids. House Speaker Tina Kotek, did a tremendous job bringing coalitions of organizations and lawmakers together to forge a path towards compromises that will benefit students for years to come.

Unfortunately, the 2015 session also included some let-downs, such as the failure to prevent the personal kicker and the passage of a testing “opt-out” law, which reduces Oregon’s ability to keep track of student success.


BILLS UTILIZED FOR THE 2015-2016 SCORECARD 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HB 3499 lSUPPORTING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (PASSED)Oregon’s ELL student population has grown to 57,153, and only 51% of ELL students graduate high school on time. HB 3499 is a bill to improve outcomes for English language learner (ELL) students by increasing transparency, accountability, and systemic supports for students, schools and educators. It also requires uniform budget coding and annual reporting to provide a system of technical supports to targeted districts.

HB 5017 lOREGON STATE SCHOOL FUND (PASSED) HB 5017 appropriates money from the Oregon general fund to the state school fund, which is then dispersed to districts based on the state school fund formula.

SB 553 lSCHOOL DISCIPLINE (PASSED)The bill limits the circumstances under which students in K-5 can be suspended or expelled out of school to incidents when a student causes serious physical injury to another student or staff member, when the student’s behavior poses a direct threat to health or safety or when required by federal law.

HB 3380 lEXPANDING PRESCHOOL ACCESS (PASSED)The bill sets common, high-quality standards for preschool programs (including Head Start, community-based preschools and those in K-12 schools) and will allow Oregon to reach more low-income children in a variety of settings.

SB 81 lOREGON PROMISE (PASSED)Will offer minimum grants of $1,000 to students who: contribute $50 in tuition; have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent in the past six months; have lived in Oregon for the past 12 months; who maintain a 2.5 grade-point average in classes related to their degree; and who already have applied for Federal Student Aid.

HB 5016 lOREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET (PASSED)HB 5016 is a bill to fund the operations of the Oregon Department of Education and strategic investments for particular programs and/or subgroups of students. For example, CTE-STEM received $35 million; early childhood received $24 million for Healthy Families Oregon, $15 million for Early Learning Hubs, $9.6 million for kindergarten readiness grants, and $26.3 million for general preschool related investments, and the Network for Teaching and Learning received $36 million.

HB 2655 OPT-OUT BILL (PASSED)This bill requires the Oregon Department of Education to develop, and schools to hand out, notices to parents on their student’s right to opt out of statewide summative assessments. The bill also removes the consequence of a lesser school ranking for schools whose participation rate falls below 95%. This jeopardizes the integrity of our state’s, districts’ and schools’ ability to identify areas, and student subgroups, needing improvement and puts at risk nearly $140 in federal Title I funding. Stand opposed HB 2655.

= Stand recommended “Yes” vote = Stand recommended “No” vote


HB 4002 lCHRONIC ABSENTEEISM (PASSED)One in six Oregon students was chronically absent last year (missing over 10 percent of their enrolled school days). Chronically absent students are less likely to do well in school and graduate on time due to missing so much school. HB 4002 is a critical step in the right direction towards helping increase statewide efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. Lawmakers allocated $25,500 to create a statewide plan and $500,000 for a pilot program.

HB 4057 lPOVERTY WEIGHT REPORTING (PASSED)HB 4057 will help us learn more about the different investments districts make in order to make sure that students living in poverty are successful in school.

BILLS UTILIZED FOR THE 2015-2016 SCORECARD (CON’T)

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SB 1564 lENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) REPORTING (PASSED)This new legislation is a minor technical fix to HB 3499 from 2015. It shifts the annual ELL report preparation responsibilities from school districts to the Oregon Department of Education, and requires that a copy of the report be shared with school boards.

SB 1541 lSTUDY ON DISTRICT SPENDING (PASSED)This bill will help improve how we allocate resources to better meet student needs. The Oregon Department of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Chief Education Office will conduct a low-cost study that reviews school district reserve funds and district spending to determine how spending decisions affect student outcomes, e.g. student attendance and high school graduation rates.

= Stand recommended “Yes” vote = Stand recommended “No” vote


Rep. Joe Gallegos(D–HILLSBORO)

Sen. Sara Gelser(D–CORVALLIS)

Sen. Mark Hass(D–BEAVERTON)

Rep. Mark Johnson(R–HOOD RIVER)

Rep. Betty Komp(D–WOODBURN)

House Speaker Tina Kotek(D–PORTLAND)

Sen. Rod Monroe(D–PORTLAND)

Rep. Jeff Reardon(D–HAPPY VALLEY)

Sen. Arnie Roblan(D-COOS BAY)

Rep. Gene Whisnant(R-SUNRIVER)

OUTSTANDING LEGISLATORSThe following lawmakers deserve credit for their leadership on our priority bills. They put the extra work in to make sure Oregon students get what they need and deserve out of their public schools. Their steadfast commitment will help improve the quality of education our children receive.


REMEMBER THE LEGACY OFSENATOR BATES I am deeply saddened by the passing of Oregon State Senator Alan Bates. Senator Bates accomplished so much and was loved by many. When I worked on his campaign, I saw so many messages from the people he helped.

Senator Bates was a doctor, and not only did he make a difference in the lives of his patients, but he brought their stories to Salem to bring about change. He used to tell a story about one of his patients who kept bouncing in and out of hospitals for lack of dental care. This is just one of the examples that led him toward the coordinated care model of healthcare delivery in Oregon, which is now being held as a model for efficiency around the country.

Senator Bates’ knack for identifying policy changes to better support his constituents’ needs set an example for lawmakers in Salem, including longtime Stand champion Senator Mark Hass. He was known for bills and policies that improved quality of life while saving taxpayers’ money, due to services being provided when they make the greatest impact in the most cost-effective manner.

Senator Bates did so much for education in Oregon as well. He served ten years on the Eagle Point School Board. He worked on legislation that made higher education more affordable, reinvested in K-12 public schools, advanced STEM education initiatives through the STEM Investment Council, and helped revitalize some career technical education programs.

What really gets me is how much he gave of himself to his patients and to the people of this state. He would drive home from Salem to see patients all weekend, and then drive back to Salem. The impact he had on Oregonians will not be forgotten.

Karen Starchvick, Stand for Children Oregon Member & Medford School Board Member

Rep. Jeff Barker(D-ALOHA)

Rep. Ginny Burdick(D-PORTLAND)

Sen. Mark Hass(D-BEAVERTON)

Sen. Rod Monroe(D-PORTLAND)

Rep. Jeff Reardon(D-HAPPY VALLEY)

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDSWe recognize the following lawmakers for their consistent support of student-focused legislation. These legislators voted in favor of our priorities 100% of the time.


SENATE SCORECARD2015 2016

BILL NO. HB 2655 HB 3499 HB 5017 HB 5016 SB 553 SB 81 HB 3380 SB 1541 HB 4002 HB 4057 SB 1564WEIGHTING 15% 10% 10% 10% 5% 5% 5% 15% 10% 10% 5%

STAND RECOMMENDS NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YESSCORE

BAERTSCHIGER JR. (R–Grants Pass) 55% Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y

BATES (D–Medford) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

BEYER (D–Springfield) 83% Y Y Y E Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

BOQUIST (R–Dallas) 43% Y Y N N Y Y N Y N E E

BURDICK(D–Portland) 100% N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

COURTNEY(D–Salem) 83% Y Y Y E Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

DEMBROW(D–Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

DEVLIN (D–Tualatin) 83% Y Y Y E Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

EDWARDS (D–N. Eugene, W. Eugene, Santa Clara, Junction City)

84% Y Y Y Y Y Y E Y Y Y Y

FERRIOLI(R–John Day) 60% N Y N N Y Y N N Y Y Y

GELSER (D–Corvallis) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

GIROD(R–Stayton) 54% Y Y N E Y Y N N Y Y N

HANSELL (R–Athena) 55% Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y

HASS(D–Beaverton) 100% N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

JOHNSON(D–Scappoose) 94% N Y Y E N Y Y Y Y Y E

KNOPP(R–Bend) 60% Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

KRUSE(R–Roseburg) 45% Y Y N N Y Y N N Y Y Y

MONNES ANDERSON(D–Gresham) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

MONROE (D–Portland) 100% N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

OLSEN (R–Canby) 35% Y Y N E N E N N Y Y N

PROZANSKI (D–South Lane, North Douglas Counties)

85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

RILEY (D–Hillsboro) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

ROBLAN (D–Coos Bay, Florence, Newport, Tillamook)


Y = YES N = NO E = EXCUSED


2015 2016



ROSENBAUM (D–Rosenbaum) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

SHIELDS(D–Portland) 78% Y Y Y E Y Y Y Y E E Y

STEINER HAYWARD (D- NW Portland/Beaverton) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

THATCHER(R–Keizer) 38% Y Y N Y Y Y N N N E Y

THOMSEN(R–Hood River) 55% N Y N N Y N N N Y Y Y

WHITSETT(R–Klamath Falls) 27% Y Y N N N Y N N Y E N

WINTERS(R–Salem) 66% Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y E E E


Note: Lawmakers who were marked as “ excused” had the possible points from their excused votes subtracted from the denominator of 100 (total possible points) in order to calculate their score. For example, if a lawmaker was excused for a vote on a bill that was weighted at 5%/5pts, those points were subtracted from the denominator of 100, with that, a lawmaker who was excused for a vote that was weighted at 5%/5pts, her/his denominator would be 95.

HOUSE SCORECARD2015 2016



BARKER(D–Aloha) 100% N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

BARNHART(D–Central Lane and Linn Counties)


BARRETO(R–Pendleton) 55% N Y N N N N Y N Y Y Y

BARTON(D–Clackamas County) 70% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

BENTZ(R–Ontario) 63% N Y N N E Y Y N Y Y Y

BOONE(D–Cannon Beach) 85% N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

BUCKLEY(D–Ashland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

BUEHLER(R–Bend) 65% N Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y

CLEM(D–Salem) 83% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y E Y

DAVIS(R–Wilsonville) 88% N Y N Y Y Y Y E Y Y Y

DOHERTY(D–Tigard) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y



2015 2016BILL NO. HB 2655 HB 3499 HB 5017 HB 5016 SB 553 SB 81 HB 3380 SB 1541 HB 4002 HB 4057 SB 1564

WEIGHTING 15% 10% 10% 10% 5% 5% 5% 15% 10% 10% 5%STAND RECOMMENDS NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

SCORE

ESQUIVEL(R–Medford) 55% N Y N N N Y N N Y Y Y

EVANS(D–Monmouth) 77% Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y E Y

FAGAN(D–Clackamas) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

FREDERICK(D–North and Northeast Portland)


GALLEGOS(Hillsboro) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

GILLIAM(R–Silverton) 72% N Y N N N Y Y Y Y E Y

GOMBERG(D–Central Coast) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

GORSEK(R–Troutdale) 80% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y E Y E Y

GREENLICK(D–Portland) 70% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

HACK(R -Salem) 65% N Y N Y N N Y N Y Y Y

HAYDEN(R–Roseburg) 65% N Y N Y N N Y N Y Y Y

HEARD(R–Roseburg) 50% N Y N N N N Y N Y E Y

HELM(D–Washington County) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

HOLVEY(D–Noti, Crow, Lorane, Elmira, Veneta and Eugene)


HOYLE(D–W. Eugene, Junction City) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

HUFFMAN(R–The Dalles) 70% Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y

JOHNSON(R–Hood River) 75% N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y

KENNEMER(R–Oregon City) 70% N Y N Y N Y Y N Y Y Y

KENY-GUYER(D–Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

KOMP(D–Woodburn) 94% N Y Y Y N Y Y E Y Y Y

KOTEK(D–N & NE Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

KRIEGER(R–Gold Beach) 70% N Y N Y N Y Y N Y Y Y

LININGER(D–Lake Oswego) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

LIVELY(D–Springfield) 85% N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

MCKEOWN(D–Coos Bay) 83% N Y Y Y Y Y Y N E Y Y



2015 2016BILL NO. HB 2655 HB 3499 HB 5017 HB 5016 SB 553 SB 81 HB 3380 SB 1541 HB 4002 HB 4057 SB 1564

WEIGHTING 15% 10% 10% 10% 5% 5% 5% 15% 10% 10% 5%STAND RECOMMENDS NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

SCORE

MCLAIN(D–Hillsboro) 70% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

MCLANE(R–Powell Butte) 75% N Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

NATHANSON(D -Eugene) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

NEARMAN(R–Dallas) 50% Y Y N N N N Y Y E Y Y

NOSSE(D–Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

OLSON(R–Albany) 82% N Y N Y N Y Y E Y Y Y

PARRISH(R–Tualatin/West Linn) 85% N Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y

PILUSO(D–Gresham) 70% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y

POST(R–Keizer) 50% N Y N Y N N N N N Y Y

RAYFIELD(D–Corvallis) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

READ(D–Beaverton) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

REARDON(D–Happy Valley) 100% N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

SMITH(R–Heppner) 90% N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

SMITH WARNER(D–Portland) 65% Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y

SPRENGER(R–Scio) 70% N Y N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y

STARK(R–Grants Pass) 60% N Y N Y Y N Y N N Y Y

TAYLOR(D–Milwaukie) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

VEGA PEDERSON(D–Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

WEIDNER(R–Yamhill) 45% N Y N N N N Y N N Y Y

WHISNANT(R–Sun River) 70% Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y

WHITSETT(R–Klamath Falls) 50% N Y N N N N N N Y Y Y

WILLIAMSON(D–Portland) 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

WILSON(R–Grants Pass) 65% N Y N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y

WITT(D–Clatskanie) 65% Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y Y


Note: Lawmakers who were marked as “excused” had the possible points from their excused votes subtracted from the denominator of 100 (total possible points) in order to calculate their score. For example, if a lawmaker was excused for a vote on a bill that was weighted at 5%/5pts, those points were subtracted from the denominator of 100, with that, a lawmaker who was excused for a vote that was weighted at 5%/5pts, her/his denominator would be 95.

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