July 31, 2025 9:50 a.m. 

On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of Senate Bill 141, House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill 3040, all bipartisan legislation she said is aimed at improving student outcomes. The legislation was signed alongside advocates, legislators, and local leaders.

Kotek said, “Getting public education right is one of the biggest promises we make to Oregonians. Students and families want quality schools that work for them”. Kotek said, “Since day one, improving our schools has been a top priority for my administration. This suite of bills builds on the fundamentals, making sure schools are reliably resourced and held accountable for improving student outcomes”.

The release said House Bill 3040 builds on the Governor’s 2023 Early Literacy Success Initiative to help every child in Oregon read and write with confidence and competence, strengthening and refining the program. The legislation infused the initiative with an addition $13 million in the Oregon Department of Education budget.