Oregon School Districts Claim Lawmakers Mishandled Light Bulb Legislation

In 2023, Oregon passed a law mandating the replacement of fluorescent light bulbs with energy-efficient LED alternatives in schools, aimed at addressing climate change. However, this legislation has sparked significant concerns among school districts, which are now grappling with issues of flickering lights, rapid burnout, and the high costs associated with retrofitting facilities for LED use. District officials from Lebanon and Sheridan report that the new bulbs often produce suboptimal light and require costly fixture upgrades. A proposed bill, House Bill 2307, seeks to allow schools to continue using fluorescent bulbs until 2030, providing them time to secure funding for necessary updates. This legislative initiative comes amid broader discussions about the financial implications of unfunded mandates on schools, as officials call for better assessments of the budgetary impacts of new legislation.

Oregon School Districts Claim Lawmakers Mishandled Light Bulb Legislation

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