Gov. Tina Kotek announced a state of emergency at Bend-La Pine Schools and the High Desert Education Service District on Monday, which lets them set aside state requirements such as minimum instructional time while they recover, and said state agencies will help with paid time off, faster substitute-teacher background checks and possibly bridge funding. OPB
opbGov. Tina Kotek declares emergency, details state help in wake of Bend shootingKotek said she will request state funding to help Silver Rail Elementary recover from the attack.
What would help the Bend school community most in the coming months?
