SB 970 · 2025 session
Did not passProvision of instruction in a manner that is not in person
Provides that enrollment in a remote learning program or an online learning program is voluntary.
Where it stands
Introduced
Senate committee
Senate vote
House committee
House vote
Governor
Last action, June 27, 2025: In committee upon adjournment.
What it does
Limits when students may be placed in remote or online learning programs.
Full legislative summary
Provides that enrollment in a remote learning program or an online learning program is voluntary. Provides exceptions.
Already in place in Oregon
- Oregon Student Information Protection Act(opens in a new tab)2015LawApps and websites used for school may not target ads at students, build profiles of them or sell their data, and must delete it when the district asks.
Similar laws in other states
- Utah H.B. 273(opens in a new tab)2026Model policy bars most K-3 classroom screen time, 1:1 device requirements, take-home devices and screen-based homework in elementary grades.
- Iowa HF 2676(opens in a new tab)2026Caps digital instruction at 60 minutes per school day for kindergarten through grade 5, with exceptions such as IEPs and assessments.
- Tennessee SB 2310(opens in a new tab)2026Requires districts and charter schools serving K-5 to adopt policies limiting students' digital device use to reduce unnecessary screen time.
- California SB 1128(opens in a new tab)2026Bars schools from requiring kindergartners to take school devices home; state must publish model policies on age-appropriate device use.
- Alabama HB 78(opens in a new tab)2026Sets screen-time standards and staff training for child care, pre-K and public kindergarten; bars screens replacing teacher-led learning or play.
History
· Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
· Senate
Referred to Education.
· Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.