Social Sciences - Civics and Financial Education Task Force

Welcome to the Civics and Financial Education Task Force

The Civics and Financial Education Task Force was established by the 2007 Oregon Legislature through the passage of HB 2584. The Task Force made recommendations about how to increase and improve civics and financial education in kindergarten through grade 12. Task Force members were appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Oregon House Speaker, and the Oregon Senate President.

Task Force Report

• Final Task Force Report October 1, 2008
• Task Force Presentation: Presentation to the Senate Education and General Government Committee
• October 27, 2008. Presenting for the Task Force: Susan Abravanel, Melody Thompson, and Barbara Rost

Legislative Mandate and Charter

• House Bill 2584: House Bill that created the Task Force.
• Task Force Charter: Describes the purpose, timeline, and outcome of the Task Force.

List of Members

• Civics and Financial Education Task Force Roster

Timeline

• February 1, 2008: Task Force appointed.
• March 21, 2008: First meeting of the Task Force.
• April 11, 2008: Second meeting of the Task Force, in conjunction with the Social Sciences Content and Assessment Panel.
• May 9, 2008: Third meeting of the Task Force.
• June 18, 2008: Create initial draft of recommendations.
• July 9, 2008: Draft recommendations.
• August 11, 2008: Refine draft of recommendations.
• September 5, 2008: Finalize draft.
• October 1, 2008: Task Force report completed and submitted to the Legislative Committees.