Bill Text: OR HB2223 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating to classroom instruction; prescribing an effective date.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2011-06-30 - In committee upon adjournment. [HB2223 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2011-HB2223-Introduced.html
76th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2011 Regular Session NOTE: Matter within { + braces and plus signs + } in an amended section is new. Matter within { - braces and minus signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within { + braces and plus signs + } . LC 233 House Bill 2223 Sponsored by Representative GREENLICK (Presession filed.) SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. Requires curricula in kindergarten through grade 12 related to health or performing arts to include instruction about noise and effects of noise on hearing, health and learning. Takes effect July 1, 2012. A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to classroom instruction; and prescribing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. { + Any curricula in kindergarten through grade 12 related to health or performing arts shall include instruction about noise and the effects of noise on hearing, health and learning. The instruction may include information about normal auditory functions, types of hearing loss, causes of hearing loss, the effects of noise on hearing and quality of life, warning signs of noise-induced hearing loss and recommendations for preventing hearing loss. + } SECTION 2. { + Section 1 of this 2011 Act first applies to the 2012-2013 school year. + } SECTION 3. { + This 2011 Act takes effect on July 1, 2012. + } ----------