Senate Bill 3 – Invitation to Review

The Oregon Department of Education is requesting public feedback regarding the ODE drafting ‘personal finance’ standards for the new high school diploma requirements. Karla Clark, CCL/STE(A)M Program Manager at SOESD, notes the importance of having Southern Oregon Industry input and voice at the table.

Senate Bill 3 Background

The 2023 Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 3, updating Oregon’s high school diploma requirements. Beginning with the class of 2027, the Oregon diploma requirements will include a 0.5 credit in Personal Financial Education and a 0.5 credit in Higher Education and Career Path Skills, as part of the 24 credit requirements.

Request for Feedback on Draft Content Standards

Timeline: The surveys below will close on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:59 PST.

Survey links with draft content standards:

• Higher Education and Career Path Skills Standards Survey
• Personal Financial Education Standards Survey

Thank you! Feedback will be incorporated into the draft standards and presented to the State Board of Education this spring. Your support for students to acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them navigate and reach their future goals is greatly appreciated.

Contact ODE

• Additional questions can be directed to ODE.StateGraduationRequirements@ode.oregon.gov
• Visit ODE’s Senate Bill 3 webpage for more information and future updates.