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SB 970 · 2025 session

Did not pass

Provision 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

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

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

  1. · Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. · Senate

    Referred to Education.

  3. · Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.