More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.

A former Oregon state data analyst has filed a wrongful termination suit, claiming he was fired after raising concerns for months about flaws in the state's school funding system for low-income students. He seeks $556,667 for lost wages and distress.

Governor Bill Lee said he believes K12 education will see a funding increase but that the state has several months left to make revenue projections for large budget items, including "education freedom scholarship" spending.

"Creating a culture where people feel like what they do matters is important," Superintendent Ana C. Riley says.