Pulling the receipt…
Pulling the receipt…
MEBRO
07/09/26 · 11:54 PM UTC · 9 SOURCES
EXHIBIT A
What you submitted
“The removal of high school proficiency standards in Oregon is intended to boost graduation rates for students of color.”
HIGH CONFIDENCE
TL;DR ·Oregon officials explicitly cited removing hurdles for students of color as the rationale for suspending proficiency requirements.
Oregon state officials and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) have explicitly stated that the suspension of high school proficiency requirements was intended to address disparities affecting students of color and other marginalized groups . Under Senate Bill 744, signed by Governor Kate Brown, Oregon suspended the requirement for students to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and math—known as the Assessment of Essential Skills—as a prerequisite for graduation . This suspension has been extended through the 2027-2028 school year . Board members and ODE leaders argued that the previous standards acted as a harmful hurdle for historically marginalized students, noting that students of color and English language learners were disproportionately forced into intensive remediation classes that denied them elective opportunities . Officials stated the change was necessary to create graduation requirements that are inclusive of all of the state's students . While critics argue the move lowers academic standards, the stated intent from state leadership was to remove barriers that negatively impacted the graduation outcomes of minority students .
TIER A
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
TIER B
MISSING CONTEXTAccurately reflects the stated intent of the bill's proponents regarding equity and graduation gaps.
CHECK #______
Got your own trust-me-bro?
Because “trust me bro” isn’t a source.