Governor Kitzhaber Applauds Senate’s Bipartisan Approval of Senate Bill 552

 (SALEM, Ore.)  — Governor Kitzhaber issued the following statement on Senate passage of SB 552:

“I applaud the Senate for its strong bipartisan vote in support of Senate Bill 552, designating the Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction. This bill is a key component of our effort to build a coordinated and accountable education system.  I urge the House to quickly approve Senate Bill 552 as we continue working to improve public education in Oregon.”

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