Fact Check: Did Oregon remove math, reading and writing graduation requirements to help students of color?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill removing math, reading and writing requirements for graduation to help students of color.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Snopes found that the claim originated as satire. Kotek did not sign a bill removing math, reading and writing graduation requirements for the stated purpose of helping students of color.


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Date: 07/12/2026



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Last Updated on July 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check