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Oregon legislators say summertime activities critical for kids March 16 2021
Governor joins push for funding to pay for summer school and recreational programs. Some say plan is hasty.
Oregon kids desperately need a chance to socialize and catch up on academic enrichment. That was the resounding message from Oregon legislative leaders who urged colleagues to approve a $250 million summer learning and childcare package as part of House Bill 5042, a budget reconciliation bill.
During a hearing of the Joint Ways & Means Subcommittee on Education Monday, March 15, Gov. Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek said Oregon s kids need help returning to healthy, socially and emotionally enriching activities they ve been missing out on due to the pandemic.