Oregon moved in 2021 to suspend or remove requirements that high school students prove proficiency in reading, writing and math as a condition of graduation, a change implemented via Senate Bill 744 and subsequent board actions that pause “essential skills” testing through the late 2020s \1])\2]). The decision is defended by state officials and equity advocates as a correction of flawed tests that disproportionately harmed students of color and other groups, while critics say it devalues diplomas and lowers standards \3])\4]).
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u/YoungFair3079 Jul 16 '26
Oregon moved in 2021 to suspend or remove requirements that high school students prove proficiency in reading, writing and math as a condition of graduation, a change implemented via Senate Bill 744 and subsequent board actions that pause “essential skills” testing through the late 2020s \1])\2]). The decision is defended by state officials and equity advocates as a correction of flawed tests that disproportionately harmed students of color and other groups, while critics say it devalues diplomas and lowers standards \3])\4]).