Oregon 2023 Regular Session

Oregon House Bill HB2872

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/20/23  
Refer
3/31/23  
Refer
3/31/23  

Caption

Relating to encouragement of reading in young children; declaring an emergency.

Impact

The introduction of HB 2872 is set to establish the Imagination Library of Oregon Program, which will be funded through the creation of the Oregon Imagination Library Account within the Department of Early Learning and Care Fund. This program will engage a nonprofit organization to manage and distribute books to eligible children without any cost to families, thus making reading resources accessible to low-income households and enhancing early childhood education.

Summary

House Bill 2872, also referred to as the Oregon Imagination Library Project, aims to enhance reading proficiency among young children in the state. The bill directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to develop, implement, and administer the Oregon Imagination Library Project, which will provide one age-appropriate book each month to eligible children from birth to five years old. By fostering a love of reading and learning, the bill intends to improve third-grade reading proficiency and ultimately high school graduation rates.

Contention

While HB 2872 is largely seen as a positive move towards improving literacy, discussions may arise regarding funding and resource allocation, particularly in light of budget constraints. There may also be debates surrounding the role of nonprofit organizations in state-funded educational initiatives. Questions could also be raised about the effectiveness of such programs in truly enhancing reading skills and achieving desired educational outcomes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OR HB2811

Relating to encouragement of reading in young children; declaring an emergency.

OR SB407

Relating to encouragement of reading in young children; declaring an emergency.

OR HB412

Establishes a program to be administered by the La. Educational Television Authority for the purpose of encouraging reading for young children and creates a fund within the state treasury for the purpose of funding the program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

OR HB3198

Relating to early literacy; and declaring an emergency.

OR SB1547

Relating to children; and declaring an emergency.

OR HB3435

Relating to early learning; and declaring an emergency.

OR SB215

Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.

OR HB2009

Relating to education; declaring an emergency.

OR HB3835

Relating to the welfare of young people; declaring an emergency.

OR SB141

Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.

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