Oregon Legislative Update-Part 2
HB 2061–Exempting Certain Students From Increased High School Graduation Requirements
HB 2061 exempts certain students from meeting the increased graduation requirements in ORS 329.451. In 2005, the Oregon legislature increased the overall number of credits required for high school graduation from 22 to 24. At that time, the number of individual math and English credits required also were raised. The increased requirements took effect July 1, 2007, and apply to any student receiving a high school diploma after June 30, 2009. The 2005 law did not, however, contain any provision addressing students who entered high school before July 1, 2007 but graduate after June 30, 2009. HB 2061 fills that gap by exempting students from the increased requirements if they (1) entered the ninth grade during the 2005-2006 school year, (2) attended school during the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 academic years, and (3) receive a high school diploma before July 1, 2010. Essentially, the new law exempts students who did not graduate on time from being held to the increased graduation requirements.
HB 2061 became effective on June 30, 2009. HB 2061 is codified at 2009 Oregon Laws Advance Sheets, Chapter 55, §§ 1, 2.
