Oregon students shouldn’t have to prove they can write or do math to get a diploma, lawmakers decide

South Salem High School turned its football field into a ceremonial grounds for graduation on Friday, June 11. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)

A bill to prohibit Oregon schools from requiring students to show they can read, write and do math at a basic high school level is headed to Gov. Kate Brown after lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday.

The idea is to hit pause on the requirements, in place since 2009 but already suspended during…