ORS § 345.115 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.115
345.115 Refund schedule
Status: in_force

(1) The enrollment agreement entered into between a person and a career school for the purpose of obtaining instruction or training shall contain a schedule for the refund of tuition, deposits and fees when the person does not complete the course or program of instruction or training which was the subject of the contract. No action or suit may be brought by a career school or its assigns if the enrollment agreement does not contain this refund schedule. This provision shall not limit the career school’s right to defend any action or suit brought by any person on a contract which does not contain such a schedule.

(2) The refund schedule required by subsection (1) of this section shall be established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in consultation with the advisory committee appointed under ORS 345.330 (Advisory committee) . In establishing the refund schedule, the commission shall consider:

(a) The reasonable, obligated and fixed costs of the career school, including but not limited to rent, personnel and nonreturnable supplies.

(b) The method of instruction.

(c) The reasonable value of services performed prior to cancellation of the course or program.

(3) The commission may establish varying refund schedules when the difference in services performed necessitates separate schedules.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a career school from requiring an advance deposit of tuition on behalf of the person intending to enroll in a course or program offered by or through the career school. However, the advance deposit shall be limited to 20 percent of the total tuition and fees, excluding federal and state financial aid, unless the commission determines by rule that larger advance deposits are appropriate.

(5) A school shall be considered in default of the enrollment agreement when a course or program is discontinued or canceled or the school closes prior to completion of contracted services. When a school is in default, student tuition may be refunded on a pro rata basis if the commission determines that the school has made provision for students enrolled at the time of default to complete a comparable program at another institution at no additional tuition cost to the student beyond the original contract with the defaulting school. If the school does not make such provision, a total refund of all tuition and fees shall be made to the students. [1965 c.409 §2; 1967 c.67 §16; 1975 c.478 §12; 1989 c.333 §10; 1993 c.742 §78; 1995 c.343 §9; 2012 c.104 §30]

Source: Section 345.115 — Refund schedule; limit on advance deposit; default; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.119 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.119
329.119 Implementation of proficiency education
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Proficiency education” means a practice of student-centered education that is based on the following principles:

(A) Students learn in a personalized environment and advance upon demonstrated mastery of industry, state or national standards;

(B) Measurable learning objectives are explicit and empower the students;

(C) Student assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience; and

(D) Students receive rapid, differentiated support and learning outcomes, including applied learning.

(b) “Proficiency grading” means assigning a well-defined, descriptive value of a student’s demonstrated knowledge and skills to report whether the student meets or exceeds a defined level of performance.

(2) A school district may implement a proficiency education system as provided by this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For a school district that will implement or has implemented a proficiency education system or a proficiency grading system, the superintendent of the school district shall revise the duties of an existing committee to include the development and implementation of the proficiency education system or the proficiency grading system. If a school district does not have an existing committee to serve the purpose described in this paragraph, the superintendent of the school district shall establish a committee. A committee that is revised or established as provided by this paragraph shall act as an advisory committee.

(b) An advisory committee described in paragraph (a) of this subsection must consist of teachers, administrators and other school district personnel. When an employee organization represents educators of the school district, the superintendent of the school district, at the direction of the school district board, shall collaborate with the local president of the employee organization to recommend the appointment of educators to the advisory committee.

(4) An advisory committee described in subsection (3) of this section shall:

(a) Identify the best practices in proficiency education;

(b) Identify the best practices in proficiency grading and reporting;

(c) Determine the best method and format to communicate to students and parents the students’ progress toward meeting or exceeding the academic content standards;

(d) Determine educator professional learning needs with respect to proficiency education and proficiency grading;

(e) Examine the time needed to implement proficiency education and proficiency grading and reporting;

(f) Collaborate with administrators to ensure that the district data and reporting system are aligned to tasks that are related to proficiency education;

(g) Address any problems that emerge in the implementation of proficiency education and proficiency grading and reporting systems; and

(h) Make recommendations to the school district superintendent based on the determinations of the advisory committee as described in paragraphs (a) to (g) of this subsection or necessary for the development and implementation of proficiency education and proficiency grading and reporting. [2014 c.42 §3]

Source: Section 329.119 — Implementation of proficiency education; advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.001 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.001
350.001 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) For its survival and political well-being, Oregon needs wise and effective leadership and an informed citizenry.

(2) For its survival and economic well-being, Oregon needs able and imaginative men and women for the direction and operation of all its institutions, for the production of goods and services and for the management of its fiscal affairs. Oregon also needs alert and informed consumers.

(3) For its cultural advancement, Oregon needs creative talent as well as appreciative and discriminating readers, viewers and listeners. Oregon also needs people who understand the diverse patterns of behavior, communication and belief that make up the common cultures of the various communities in which we all must function.

(4) For its survival, Oregon needs citizens who understand the interdependence of human beings and our shared dependence on the resources provided by our natural environment.

(5) Oregon needs people who, in the roles of parents and teachers and in other capacities, are able to transmit the state’s and the nation’s ideals and heritage to future generations.

(6) For their personal well-being, individual Oregonians need to cultivate an advanced literacy essential to leading productive and rewarding lives. This includes the capacity to think logically and critically; to internalize and exemplify humane values; to write, speak and figure clearly and accurately; to understand, in some depth, a variety of psychological, historical, cultural, aesthetic and scientific concepts and theories; and to master a range of occupational, professional, avocational, social and personal skills. [Formerly 351.001]

Source: Section 350.001 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.710 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.710
344.710 “Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 344.720 (Establishment of rehabilitation facilities) and 344.730 (Financial report) , “rehabilitation facility” means a nonprofit sheltered or community-based service established and operated by a public or private organization to provide two or more of the following services for individuals with disabilities:

(1) Vocational assessment.

(2) Community integration.

(3) Training.

(4) Employment. [1963 c.506 §2; 1989 c.224 §56; 1991 c.93 §6; 2003 c.14 §153]

Source: Section 344.710 — “Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.241 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.241
357.241 Method of electing board members
Status: in_force

(1) The district board members may be elected in one of the following methods or a combination thereof:

(a) Elected by the electors of zones as nearly equal in population as possible according to the latest federal census.

(b) Elected at large by position number by the electors of the district.

(2) Candidates for election from zones shall be nominated by electors of the zones. [1981 c.226 §6]

Source: Section 357.241 — Method of electing board members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.085 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.085
343.085 Tuition prohibited
Status: in_force

No tuition shall be charged to any resident student participating in any special program authorized by this chapter. [1965 c.100 §394; 1993 c.45 §200]

Source: Section 343.085 — Tuition prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.245 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.245
350.245 Ballot drop sites and voter registration procedures at schools of higher education
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “school of higher education” means:

(a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(b) A community college, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Secretary of State shall ensure that within four miles of the main campus of each school of higher education there is at least one location designated as an official ballot drop site under ORS 254.470 (Procedures for conducting election by mail) .

(b) The requirement set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection applies only to elections held within the electoral district in which the main campus of a school of higher education is located.

(3) Each school of higher education shall:

(a) Display a direct link to the Secretary of State’s online voter registration tool on the school’s Internet website or on any appropriate student-focused digital communication network managed by the school.

(b) Upon the request of the school’s official student government or its equivalent, give the student government or its equivalent an opportunity to provide nonpartisan voter registration services:

(A) As part of student orientation programs held by the school’s administration;

(B) As part of campus welcome events that occur before classes begin each academic term; and

(C) As part of residence life program activities.

(c) Upon the request of the school’s official student government or its equivalent, provide the student government or its equivalent with an official class schedule and a list of professional contact information for school faculty, which may be used for the purpose of seeking faculty approval for the student government or its equivalent to provide nonpartisan voter registration classroom presentations.

(d) Provide individual students and student groups the opportunity to provide nonpartisan voter registration services throughout the academic term in any nonreserved public space on the school’s property, provided that the nonpartisan voter registration services conform to the rules of conduct and rules for reserving space at the school. This paragraph applies only to students enrolled at the school and does not alter in any way the rights of a person who is not enrolled as a student at the school.

(e) If the school owns and operates any student housing, at least three months prior to each primary or general election:

(A) Obtain from the local county elections office what address information students living in on-campus housing must provide in order to receive election ballots in the event a student chooses to vote using the student’s campus address; and

(B) Make the information obtained under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph available to the school’s official student government or its equivalent. [2016 c.114 §1]

Source: Section 350.245 — Ballot drop sites and voter registration procedures at schools of higher education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.790 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.790
336.790 Definitions for ORS 336.790 to 336.820
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 336.790 (Definitions for ORS 336.790 to 336.820) to 336.820 (Sanctions for violation of ORS 336.790 to 336.820) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Commercial driver training school” means a school operated by a person issued a commercial driver training school certificate by the Department of Transportation under ORS 822.515 (Certificates) .

(2) “Private school” means a private or parochial high school.

(3) “Public school” means a common or union high school district, education service district, a community college district and the Oregon School for the Deaf. [Formerly 343.705; 1997 c.118 §1; 1997 c.249 §98; 2001 c.295 §11; 2001 c.706 §1; 2007 c.70 §94; 2007 c.858 §65]

Source: Section 336.790 — Definitions for ORS 336.790 to 336.820 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.075 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.075
337.075 Adoption or rejection of textbooks
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education may adopt or reject any textbook contained in any proposal. If the terms and conditions for furnishing a textbook in all proposals relating to that textbook are considered by the board to be unreasonable or the textbook is considered to be unsuitable pursuant to guidelines and criteria established by the board, the board may reject the textbook.

(2) At the same or subsequent sessions, the board may receive new proposals for a textbook previously rejected and adopt the textbook in the same manner as other textbooks are required to be adopted. No proposal shall be considered unless the publisher has delivered without charge two copies of each textbook contained in the proposal to the Department of Education at least 60 days before the meeting. [1965 c.100 §255; 1975 c.754 §10; 1991 c.886 §7]

Source: Section 337.075 — Adoption or rejection of textbooks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.843 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.843
329.843 Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “plan student” means a student enrolled in early childhood through post-secondary education who:

(a) Is an American Indian or Alaska Native; and

(b) Has experienced disproportionate results in education due to historical practices, as identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide education plan for plan students.

(b) When developing the plan, the Department of Education shall consult with representatives from tribal governments and from executive branch agencies who have formed government-to-government relations to focus on education. Additionally, the Department of Education may receive input from an advisory group consisting of community members, education stakeholders and representatives of the Department of Early Learning and Care, the Youth Development Division and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(c) The Department of Education shall be responsible for:

(A) Implementing the plan developed under this subsection;

(B) Developing eligibility criteria, the applicant selection process and expectations for recipients of funds described in this section; and

(C) Advising the State Board of Education on the adoption of rules under this section.

(3) The plan developed under this section must address:

(a) The disparities experienced by plan students in every indicator of academic success, as documented by the statewide report card and other relevant reports related to plan students;

(b) The historical practices leading to disproportionate outcomes for plan students; and

(c) The educational needs of plan students from early childhood through post-secondary education as determined by examining culturally appropriate best practices in this state and across the nation.

(4) The plan developed and implemented under this section must provide strategies to:

(a) Address the disproportionate rate of disciplinary incidents involving plan students as compared to all students in the education system;

(b) Increase parental engagement in the education of plan students;

(c) Increase the engagement of plan students in educational activities before and after regular school hours;

(d) Increase early childhood education and kindergarten readiness for plan students;

(e) Improve literacy and numeracy levels among plan students between kindergarten and grade three;

(f) Support plan student transitions to middle school and through the middle school and high school grades to maintain and improve academic performance;

(g) Support culturally responsive pedagogy and practices from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(h) Support the development of culturally responsive curricula from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(i) Increase attendance of plan students in early childhood programs through post-secondary and professional certification programs;

(j) Increase attendance of plan students in four-year post-secondary institutions of education; and

(k) Align the plan with similar statewide education plans developed and implemented by the Department of Education.

(5) The Department of Education shall submit a biennial report concerning the progress of the plan developed and implemented under this section to a committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education at each even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.

(6) The Department of Education, in consultation with the advisory group, shall distribute funds to Early Learning Hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, tribal governments and community-based organizations to implement the strategies provided in the plan developed and implemented under this section.

(7) To qualify for and receive funds described in this section, an applicant must identify and demonstrate that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria adopted by the State Board of Education by rule. [2019 c.122 §38; 2021 c.97 §26; 2021 c.631 §35; 2023 c.495 §§4,5; 2023 c.530 §§8,9]

Note: 329.843 (Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native) and 329.845 (Statewide education plan for students who are Latino or Hispanic) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.843 — Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native; advisory group; report; distribution of funds; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.440
348.440 Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 348.444 (Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program) and 348.448 (Program eligibility) :

(1) “Nurse” means any person who is licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) as a registered nurse.

(2) “Qualifying loan” means any loan made to a nursing student under:

(a) Programs under Title IV, parts B, D and E, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; or

(b) The Nursing Student Loan and Health Education Assistance Loan programs administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. [2009 c.815 §1]

Note: 348.440 (Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448) to 348.448 (Program eligibility) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.440 — Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.420
350.420 Accelerated college credit programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Accelerated college credit program” has the meaning given that term by rules adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(b) “Credit toward general education” means credits that may be used toward the completion of a post-secondary certificate or degree, as determined based on standards adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall develop statewide standards for public post-secondary institutions of education to make information related to accelerated college credit programs available on each institution’s Internet website, including:

(a) The policies, methods and procedures used for determining when to accept credit from an accelerated college credit program and whether the credit will be accepted as credit toward general education;

(b) The process for appealing any determinations related to the acceptance or use of credit from an accelerated college credit program; and

(c) A list of courses, if available, that apply toward the completion of a certificate or degree.

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to supersede the authority of a post-secondary institution of education, or the faculty of an institution, to prescribe an educational program or a course of study as provided by ORS 341.290 (General powers) (3) or 352.146 (Faculty) . [2018 c.113 §6]

Source: Section 350.420 — Accelerated college credit programs; publicly available information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.647 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.647
358.647 Transfer of state-owned historic artifact
Status: in_force

A person, other than the state or a person who has received written permission from the state, shall not sell, trade or otherwise transfer any state-owned historic artifact. [1991 c.240 §7]

Source: Section 358.647 — Transfer of state-owned historic artifact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.465 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.465
336.465 Examination of instructional material
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district shall:

(a) Give parents, guardians and district residents an opportunity to examine the instructional materials to be used in any class, course, assembly or school-sponsored activity.

(b) Inform parents or guardians in advance of any instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, and give the parents or guardians an opportunity to review materials. At the same time, parents or guardians shall be informed that a pupil may not be required to take or participate in any instruction on human sexuality or human immunodeficiency virus if the pupil’s parent or guardian, after having reviewed the materials, submits written objection to the school district.

(2) Refusal to take or participate in any class, course, assembly or school-sponsored activity on human sexuality or sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, shall not be reason for harassment, suspension or expulsion of the pupil. [1993 c.775 §2; 2019 c.280 §7]

Source: Section 336.465 — Examination of instructional material; notice; pupil not required to take course , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.720 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.720
334.720 State board order
Status: in_force

(1) At the public hearings conducted pursuant to ORS 334.710 (Petition) , the State Board of Education shall cause to have discussed the effect of the proposed district and any resident of the affected districts may be heard with reference to the proposal.

(2) If, after the hearings, the State Board of Education determines that the proposal is feasible, the board shall order the proposed merger of the districts based on the proposal.

(3) When two or more education service districts join together in the manner provided in this section, the new district shall come into existence effective May 31 of the year following the order of the State Board of Education issued under subsection (2) of this section. [1963 c.544 §§50c,50d; 1965 c.100 §205; 1983 c.83 §68; 1983 c.350 §186; 2001 c.518 §8]

Source: Section 334.720 — State board order; effective date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.128 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.128
332.128 Establishing zones for purpose of nominating directors
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) , in common school districts and union high school districts, directors may be nominated from zones by resolution of the district school board or if the question of zoning is approved by the electors of the district at the regular district election as provided in this section.

(2) The district school board:

(a) May submit the question on its own resolution; or

(b) Shall submit the question when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(3) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section are subject to ORS 332.118 (Election laws applicable) and shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(4) If the proposal to create zones in a district includes a combination of nomination of candidates from and by zones and of nomination of candidates at large, the number of candidates to be nominated in each manner shall be specified in the petition or the order of the board.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) , a district that has been zoned under this section may abolish zones in the same manner as they were established. [Formerly 331.095; 1993 c.45 §45; 1993 c.136 §4; 1997 c.521 §15; 2019 c.449 §14]

Source: Section 332.128 — Establishing zones for purpose of nominating directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.477 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.477
336.477 Rights
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “School-sponsored media” means materials that are prepared, substantially written, published or broadcast by student journalists, that are distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body and that are prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. “School-sponsored media” does not include media intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classrooms in which they are produced.

(b) “Student journalist” means a public high school student who gathers, compiles, writes, edits, photographs, records or prepares information for dissemination in school-sponsored media.

(c) “Student media adviser” means a person who is employed, appointed or designated by the school district to supervise, or provide instruction relating to, school-sponsored media.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, student journalists have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media, whether or not the media are supported financially by the school or by use of school facilities or are produced in conjunction with a high school class.

(3) Student journalists are responsible for determining the news, opinion and feature content of school-sponsored media subject to the limitations of subsection (4) of this section. This subsection does not prevent a student media adviser from teaching professional standards of journalism to the student journalists.

(4) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to authorize expression by students that:

(a) Is libelous or slanderous;

(b) Constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy;

(c) Violates federal or state statutes, rules or regulations or state common law; or

(d) So incites students as to create a clear and present danger of:

(A) The commission of unlawful acts on or off school premises;

(B) The violation of school policies; or

(C) The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. A school official must base a forecast of material and substantial disruption on specific facts, including past experience in the school and current events influencing student behavior, and not on undifferentiated fear or apprehension.

(5) Any student, individually or through the student’s parent or guardian, enrolled in a public high school may commence a civil action to obtain damages under this subsection and appropriate injunctive or declaratory relief as determined by a court for a violation of subsection (2) of this section, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution. Upon a motion, a court may award $100 in damages and injunctive and declaratory relief to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action brought under this subsection.

(6) Each school district that includes a public high school shall adopt a written student freedom of expression policy in accordance with this section. The policy shall include reasonable provisions for the time, place and manner of student expression. [2007 c.763 §1; 2021 c.178 §8]

Source: Section 336.477 — Rights; student expression; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.482 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.482
329.482 Department duties related to state assessment requirements
Status: in_force

(1) As allowed by federal law, the Department of Education shall ensure that standardized summative assessments are administered in the schools of this state to the minimum extent practicable while still appropriately and effectively assessing the academic achievement of the students of this state.

(2) As regularly as required to satisfy subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Education shall apply under 20 U.S.C. 7861 to the United States Department of Education for a waiver of state assessment requirements prescribed by 20 U.S.C. 6311. The application may be for a strategic waiver that proposes a shortened assessment, a sampling model of assessments or any other strategy identified by the Department of Education to accomplish the purpose described in subsection (1) of this section. [2022 c.104 §1]

Note: 329.482 (Department duties related to state assessment requirements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.482 — Department duties related to state assessment requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.990 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.990
339.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of the requirements of ORS 339.035 (Teaching by private teacher, parent or guardian) is a Class C violation. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §299; 1967 c.67 §10; 1985 c.597 §3; 1993 c.413 §1; 1999 c.1051 §113; 2021 c.597 §2]

Source: Section 339.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.240 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.240
350.240 Eligibility of various students to receive financial aid from Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Status: in_force

(1) A student at a post-secondary institution of education in this state who is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or who is a refugee, special immigrant visa holder or COFA islander, is eligible to receive scholarships, grants and other financial aid from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(2) As used in this section, “COFA islander,” “refugee” and “special immigrant visa holder” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 352.287 (Resident tuition and fees and eligibility for financial aid for various persons) . [2018 c.122 §4; 2021 c.652 §3]

Source: Section 350.240 — Eligibility of various students to receive financial aid from Higher Education Coordinating Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.370 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.370
358.370 Payment of expense of museum operation
Status: in_force

The governing body may provide for the payment of the expense incident to museum operation, care and maintenance of museum objects, structures and grounds, and compensation of employees by means of annual budgeting and appropriation. [1953 c.481 §14]

Source: Section 358.370 — Payment of expense of museum operation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.152 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.152
343.152 Terminology in individualized education program for child with an intellectual disability
Status: in_force

(1) An individualized education program may not use the words “retardation” or “mental retardation” to refer to a child with an intellectual disability.

(2) If an individualized education program developed, reviewed or revised before, on or after June 28, 2011, uses the words “retardation” or “mental retardation,” those words shall be substituted with other words designating “intellectual disability” wherever those words occur in the individualized education program. [2011 c.544 §6]

Note: 343.152 (Terminology in individualized education program for child with an intellectual disability) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 343 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 343.152 — Terminology in individualized education program for child with an intellectual disability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.511 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.511
337.511 Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) :

(1) “Alternative format” means any medium or format for the presentation of instructional materials other than standard print that is needed by a post-secondary student with a print disability for a reading accommodation, including but not limited to Braille, large print texts, audio recordings, digital texts and digital talking books.

(2) “Electronic format” means a medium or format containing digital text.

(3) “Instructional material” means a textbook or other material if:

(a) The textbook or other material, including additional prints or new editions of previously published instructional material, is published on or after January 1, 2004, and is published primarily for use by students in a course of study in which a post-secondary student with a print disability is enrolled;

(b) The textbook or other material is required for a student’s success in the course, as determined by the course instructor in consultation with the representative making the request for an electronic format under ORS 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) (2);

(c) The textbook or other material is required for the course as stated in the course syllabus or other curriculum documents, or the use of the materials by the student is necessary for the completion of course assignments that are used to evaluate the student, such as to determine the student’s proficiency level or assign a grade; and

(d) Software is commercially available to permit the conversion of an electronic file of the textbook or other material into a format that is compatible with assistive technologies such as speech synthesis software or Braille translation software.

(4) “Post-secondary education institution” means:

(a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341;

(c) The Oregon Health and Science University; or

(d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited institution of higher education.

(5) “Print disability” means a disability that prevents a student from effectively utilizing print material and may include blindness, other serious visual impairments, specific learning disabilities or the inability to hold a book.

(6) “Printed instructional material” means instructional material in book or other printed form.

(7) “Publisher” means any person that publishes or manufactures instructional material used by students attending a post-secondary education institution.

(8) “Structural integrity” means the inclusion of all of the information provided in printed instructional material, including but not limited to the text of the material sidebars, the tables of contents, the chapter headings and subheadings, the footnotes, the page numbers, the indexes and the glossaries.

(9) “Working day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. [2007 c.466 §1; 2011 c.637 §116]

Source: Section 337.511 — Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.385 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.385
329.385 Child development programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall prepare operating guides for child development programs and for student-parent programs applicable to programs under this section that are consistent with requirements imposed by the State Board of Education.

(2) The Department of Education shall review applications for approval of child development programs and student-parent programs and may approve up to 20 child development and up to 20 student-parent programs after considering:

(a) The educational adequacy and type of programs.

(b) The number of students and children who are to be served by the program.

(c) The availability of trained personnel and facilities.

(d) The need for the programs in the applying district.

(3) In approving applications for child development programs, the department shall require that the school district use the contributions described in ORS 315.234 (2003 or earlier edition) for child development curriculum and in the formulation and initiation of on-site child development centers. Each center must be able to accommodate not more than 30 full-time equivalent spaces for children, distributed according to needs of the community.

(4) In approving applications for student-parent programs, the department shall require that the school district use the contributions described in ORS 315.234 (2003 or earlier edition) for appropriate education for student-parents leading to graduation and in the formulation and development of appropriate on-site child care facilities. Each facility must be able to accommodate not more than 30 full-time equivalent spaces for children, distributed according to the needs of the student-parents.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Child development program” means an educational program that conforms to standards adopted by the State Board of Education and that consists of an education component and a child care component.

(b) “Student-parent program” means an educational program that conforms to standards adopted by the State Board of Education and that consists of education for the student-parent and child care for the student-parent’s child. [Formerly 336.850; 1995 c.278 §38; 2005 c.94 §113]

Source: Section 329.385 — Child development programs; student-parent programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.210 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.210
328.210 Bond elections
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of a common or union high school district shall call an election on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the district a question of contracting bonded indebtedness under ORS 328.205 (Power to contract bonded indebtedness) when:

(a) A majority of the board of directors decides to call such an election; or

(b) A petition requesting such an election is filed with the board of directors as provided in this section.

(2) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . The petition shall specify the proposed amount of bonded indebtedness. [Amended by 1957 c.658 §2; 1965 c.100 §50; 1971 c.513 §62; 1973 c.57 §1; 1973 c.796 §25; 1979 c.424 §1; 1983 c.83 §46; 1983 c.350 §138]

Source: Section 328.210 — Bond elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.450 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.450
345.450 Annual inspection fee
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the fees required by ORS 345.080 (Fees) , before issuing any license under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) to a school teaching hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology, and annually thereafter, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall collect a nonrefundable annual inspection fee of $100.

(2) The inspection fee collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be transferred to the Health Licensing Office for inspections performed by the office under ORS 345.440 (Safety and sanitation inspections) .

Source: Section 345.450 — Annual inspection fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.674 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.674
358.674 Types of property for which historic preservation loan may be made
Status: in_force

A loan from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund may be made for the rehabilitation of a historic property that is classified and specially assessed as provided in ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) or any other historic property. [2001 c.540 §35]

Source: Section 358.674 — Types of property for which historic preservation loan may be made , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.735 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.735
344.735 State advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a state advisory committee that shall function solely in an advisory capacity to the Director of Human Services on vocational rehabilitation services. The director shall appoint members to the advisory committee. A majority of the advisory committee shall be persons with disabilities.

(2) The director shall include advisory committee recommendations in the Department of Human Services’ decision-making process. The advisory committee shall:

(a) Collect and study data and other information and offer advice concerning specialized needs of specific client groups;

(b) Provide liaison between the department and the rehabilitation community;

(c) Review and suggest new and revised legislation affecting the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to Oregonians with disabilities;

(d) Study, collect data and offer advice regarding high priority issues identified by the department;

(e) Consider items of statewide concern relayed from regional advisory committees; and

(f) Utilize regional committees as a resource for gathering information as it relates to the individual areas.

(3) Through the advisory committee, the department shall take into account views of individuals and groups who are recipients of vocational rehabilitation services, providers of vocational rehabilitation services and others who are active in the vocational rehabilitation field, in connection with matters of general policy, program development and implementation. [1989 c.225 §1; 1999 c.59 §91; 2001 c.900 §60; 2007 c.70 §112]

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP, TRAINING AND WORK BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS

Source: Section 344.735 — State advisory committee; members; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.450 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.450
329A.450 Assistance to staff of facility
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Learning and Care may consult with, advise or train the staffs of child care facilities or other interested persons concerning child care programs. [Formerly 657A.450; 2023 c.554 §34]

Source: Section 329A.450 — Assistance to staff of facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.310 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.310
326.310 Superintendent’s educational duties
Status: in_force

Except as provided by ORS 326.041 (Meetings) , 326.051 (Board functions) , 341.015 (Guidelines for districts) , 341.440 (Contracts for educational services) , 341.455 (Credit for career school courses) , 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) , 341.655 (Distribution of federal funds for career and technical education) and 341.933 (Distribution of state funds for capital construction) , the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall exercise, under the direction of the State Board of Education, a general superintendence of school officers and the public schools. In carrying out the duties of office, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:

(1) Act as administrative officer of the State Board of Education.

(2) Act as executive head of the Department of Education and direct and supervise all activities of the department.

(3) Assist all district school boards and education service district boards in answering questions concerning the proper administration of the school laws, the rules of the State Board of Education and the ministerial duties of school officers and teachers. The decision of the superintendent shall guide school officers and teachers in the performance of their duties relating to the matters decided. The superintendent may submit any question to the State Board of Education which shall then decide the question.

(4) Obtain and compile such statistical information relative to the condition and operation of the public schools as the superintendent or the state board may consider advisable for the advancement of education and for the information of the state board and the public.

(5) Appoint, subject to the State Personnel Relations Law and with the approval of the State Board of Education, such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the duties of the office of the superintendent. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate one or more suitable persons to sign or countersign warrants, vouchers, certificates or other papers and documents requiring the signature of the superintendent.

(6) Administer and supervise adult education programs in the public elementary and secondary schools.

(7) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to the performance of the duties of the superintendent. [1965 c.100 §11; 1989 c.491 §3; 1993 c.45 §13; 1995 c.67 §37; 1999 c.938 §3; 2003 c.226 §2; 2013 c.747 §38]

Source: Section 326.310 — Superintendent’s educational duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.540 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.540
344.540 Federal cooperation
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services:

(1) Shall cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of any federal Act pertaining to vocational rehabilitation, and in related matters of mutual concern, including the adoption of methods of administration found by the federal government to be necessary for the efficient operation of plans for vocational rehabilitation.

(2) May apply for federal funds and accept and enter into any contracts or agreements in behalf of the state for the receipt of such funds from the federal government or its agencies for vocational rehabilitation purposes. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §439; 1967 c.552 §4; 1969 c.597 §166]

Source: Section 344.540 — Federal cooperation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.481 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.481
341.481 Admission of students
Status: in_force

(1) A district shall admit high school graduates who are residents of Oregon and may admit other residents who, in the judgment of the administration of the district, are capable of profiting from the instruction offered in a specific course or program without regard to age. In the case of a student younger than 16 years of age, the college administration shall make the final determination.

(2) Districts may also admit persons who are not residents of the district or of the state, including persons who are not citizens of the United States, if such admission is considered suitable.

(3) Upon application of a qualified high school student residing in this state and upon agreement between the district and the school district in which the student resides, the student may be admitted to the community college.

(4) Any district may contract with another district to admit students of either college to the college of the other. [Formerly 341.505]

Source: Section 341.481 — Admission of students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.742 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.742
344.742 Materials regarding opportunities to work as apprentice
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall, in conjunction with the Apprenticeship and Training Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, prepare written material in print or electronic form regarding opportunities to work as an apprentice, as defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , in this state. The department shall update the material at least once per calendar year.

(2) The department shall provide the material described in subsection (1) of this section to public high schools in this state.

(3) A public high school shall provide the material described in subsection (1) of this section to students enrolled in the public high school, and to parents or guardians of students enrolled in the public high school, during events or other times when the public high school provides materials regarding higher education opportunities to students and parents or guardians of students. [2017 c.405 §1]

Source: Section 344.742 — Materials regarding opportunities to work as apprentice; provision of materials to schools, students, parents and guardians , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.915 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.915
327.915 Grants to manage programs of study in agricultural science and technology
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall establish and administer a grant program for the purpose of funding extended duty contracts in school districts to allow school district personnel to manage approved programs of study in agricultural science and technology during the summer months between school years.

(2) A school district that applies for a grant under subsection (1) of this section must demonstrate in the application that:

(a) Any teacher involved in the summer program of study in agricultural science and technology holds a valid Oregon teaching license, with an endorsement in agriculture, as described in rules of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;

(b) The school district has developed a calendar of activities that has been approved by school district administrative personnel and reviewed by a department specialist for career and technical agricultural education;

(c) A school day will consist of eight hours and that any exceptions will be reflected in the calendar of activities and be approved by the school district; and

(d) The school district will develop and file with each affected school principal a weekly schedule and a monthly report outlining accomplishments related to the calendar of activities and will file a final report with the department prior to the beginning of the next school year.

(3) Each school district that receives a grant under subsection (1) of this section shall file with the department a final program report on a date specified by the department. The report must be filed on forms provided by the department. [2019 c.588 §3]

Note: See note under 327.910 (Coordination between Department of Education and Oregon FFA Association for agricultural education courses) .

Source: Section 327.915 — Grants to manage programs of study in agricultural science and technology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.235 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.235
359.235 ORS 359.200 to 359.240 not to affect prior transactions
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) is intended to affect any written or oral contract or agreement in existence prior to November 1, 1981, unless the parties agree by mutual written consent that ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) apply or the contract is extended or renewed after November 1, 1981.

(2) ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) is applicable notwithstanding the absence of, or conflict with, any written agreement, receipt, note or memorandum entered into on or after November 1, 1981, between the consignor and the consignee concerning any matter covered by ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) . ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) controls over any conflicting provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. [1981 c.410 §§8,10; 2011 c.230 §6]

Source: Section 359.235 — ORS 359.200 to 359.240 not to affect prior transactions; effect of Uniform Commercial Code , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.306 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.306
352.306 Honorary degrees for persons ordered to internment camp
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “internment camp” means a relocation center to which persons were ordered evacuated by Presidential Executive Order 9066, signed on February 19, 1942.

(2) A person who meets the requirements of subsection (4) of this section may request a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) to award the person an honorary post-secondary degree.

(3) A representative of a deceased person who meets the requirements of subsection (4) of this section may request a public university to award an honorary post-secondary degree on behalf of the deceased person.

(4) Notwithstanding the requirements for a post-secondary degree established by a public university, a public university that receives a request under subsection (2) or (3) of this section may award an honorary post-secondary degree to a person, or on behalf of a deceased person, who:

(a) Was a student at the public university in 1942; and

(b) Did not graduate from the public university because the person was ordered to an internment camp. [Formerly 352.021]

Source: Section 352.306 — Honorary degrees for persons ordered to internment camp , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.100 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.100
344.100 Acceptance of provisions of federal Act
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon hereby accepts all provisions and benefits of an Act of Congress with the stated purpose: “To make the United States more competitive in the world economy by developing more fully the academic and occupational skills of all segments of the population. This purpose will principally be achieved through concentrating resources on improving educational programs leading to academic and occupational skill competencies needed to work in a technologically advanced society.” [Amended by 1993 c.45 §247]

Source: Section 344.100 — Acceptance of provisions of federal Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.224 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.224
343.224 School district liability for expense of noneducational care
Status: in_force

School districts are not financially responsible for noneducational care of a child with a disability unless that district has participated in development of the child’s individualized education program that clearly documents that the care is prerequisite to the child receiving a free and appropriate education and the placement is for educational program needs, rather than care needs. [Formerly 343.367; 2007 c.70 §106; 2013 c.1 §42]

Source: Section 343.224 — School district liability for expense of noneducational care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.565 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.565
358.565 State Historic Preservation Officer
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall designate a State Historic Preservation Officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. In case of vacancy, the Governor shall designate a successor.

(2) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall appoint a staff of persons well qualified in history, architectural history, architecture, archaeology and education as technical assistants and analysts.

(3) In addition to the powers and duties assigned to the State Historic Preservation Officer under ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) , the State Historic Preservation Officer shall perform whatever functions as are authorized by law. [1975 c.514 §12; 1983 c.268 §2; 2001 c.540 §18]

Source: Section 358.565 — State Historic Preservation Officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.125
327.125 Superintendent to administer statutes related to state financing of education
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall administer the provisions of ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) , 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) and 327.731 (Education project grants) . The State Board of Education shall adopt all necessary rules not inconsistent with ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) , 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) and 327.731 (Education project grants) to carry into effect the provisions of those statutes. [Amended by 1963 c.570 §8; 1965 c.100 §29; 1989 c.491 §6; 1991 c.780 §17; 2007 c.846 §14; 2013 c.735 §§10,11; 2021 c.355 §7]

Source: Section 327.125 — Superintendent to administer statutes related to state financing of education; board rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.685 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.685
354.685 Methods of finance
Status: in_force

When authorized by its electors, a district board may finance the acquisition, purchase, lease, operation or maintenance of the district by any of the following methods:

(1) Imposition of a service charge upon property within the district for use of the translator signals as provided in ORS 354.690 (Liability for service charge) . A district created before May 7, 1979, shall be considered to have received elector authorization for imposition of the service charge.

(2) Issuance of revenue bonds. The revenue bonds shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A, but are not subject to the requirements of ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) . The revenue bonds are payable both as to principal and interest from revenues only. The revenue bonds shall not be subject to the percentage limitation applicable to general obligation bonds and shall not be a lien on any of the taxable property within the limits of the district and shall be payable solely from such part of revenues of the district as remains after the payment of obligations having a priority and of all expenses of operation and maintenance of the district. All revenue bonds shall contain a provision that both the principal and interest are payable solely from the operating revenues of the district remaining after paying such obligations and expenses. [1975 c.286 §8; 1979 c.108 §14; 2007 c.783 §159]

Source: Section 354.685 — Methods of finance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.361 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.361
332.361 Contractor requirements for indoor HVAC infrastructure improvements
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall require a contractor carrying out work on projects for indoor HVAC infrastructure improvements under ORS 332.352 (Definitions for ORS 332.352 to 332.365) to 332.365 (Rules) to:

(a) Participate as a training agent in an apprenticeship program registered with the State Apprenticeship and Training Council to provide on-the-job training opportunities for apprentices in apprenticeable occupations to perform work on the project;

(b) Establish and implement a plan for outreach, recruitment and retention of women, minority individuals and veterans to perform work on the project with the aspirational target of having at least 15 percent of total work hours performed by individuals in one or more of those groups;

(c) Pay wages to workers who perform work on the project at a rate that is no less than the prevailing wage rate;

(d) Offer employer-paid family health insurance and retirement benefits to workers who perform work on the project;

(e) Demonstrate a history of material compliance in the previous three years, or provide available history for a new business, with federal and state wage and hour laws and applicable prevailing wage rate laws;

(f) Demonstrate a history of material compliance in the previous three years, or provide available history for a new business, with the rules and other requirements of state agencies with oversight regarding occupational safety and health; and

(g) Ensure at all times during the duration of the project that work is performed by qualified testing personnel or qualified adjusting personnel as required by ORS 332.352 (Definitions for ORS 332.352 to 332.365) to 332.365 (Rules) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In lieu of complying with the requirements described under subsection (1) of this section, a contractor may provide the school district with a copy of a project labor agreement and shall be exempted from the requirements described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) As used in this subsection, “project labor agreement” means a project labor agreement as defined in 48 C.F.R. 52.222-34, as in effect on January 1, 2024. [2023 c.525 §5]

Note: See note under 332.352 (Definitions for ORS 332.352 to 332.365) .

Source: Section 332.361 — Contractor requirements for indoor HVAC infrastructure improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.290 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.290
327.290 Legislative findings relating to student achievement
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The state has an interest in ensuring that public resources for primary and secondary schools are used to achieve the outcomes established under the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century in ORS chapter 329.

(2) To achieve that purpose, the School Improvement Fund is established so the state may support activities directly related to increases in student achievement while still allowing school districts and education service districts flexibility in determining the specific activities necessary to support students.

(3) It is the intent of the state in establishing the School Improvement Fund to link these activities to the recommendations of the Quality Education Commission established under Executive Order 99-16 and the recommendations of the Quality Education Commission established under ORS 327.500 (Establishment) . [2001 c.794 §1; 2001 c.794 §1a; 2007 c.578 §3]

Source: Section 327.290 — Legislative findings relating to student achievement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.444 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.444
358.444 Creation of heritage district
Status: in_force

(1) A heritage district may be created as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) and 358.442 (Definitions for ORS 358.442 to 358.474) to 358.474 (Employees’ retirement system) .

(2) In addition to other required matters, a petition for formation of a district shall state the method of election of the board of the proposed district from among the methods described in ORS 358.456 (Choice of election at large or by zone) . [Formerly 198.974]

Note: See note under 358.442 (Definitions for ORS 358.442 to 358.474) .

Source: Section 358.444 — Creation of heritage district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.351 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.351
339.351 Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 339.351 (Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364) to 339.364 (Victim may seek redress under other laws) :

(1) “Cyberbullying” means the use of any electronic communication device to harass, intimidate or bully.

(2) “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that:

(a) Substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance;

(b) Takes place on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation or at any official school bus stop;

(c) Has the effect of:

(A) Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;

(B) Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property; or

(C) Creating a hostile educational environment, including interfering with the psychological well-being of a student; and

(d) May be based on, but not be limited to, the protected class status of a person.

(3) “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished, or perceived to be distinguished, by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, familial status, source of income or disability. [2001 c.617 §2; 2007 c.647 §1; 2009 c.249 §1; 2021 c.367 §18]

Source: Section 339.351 — Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.333 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.333
327.333 Policy on provision of grants to school districts
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of this state to provide substantial equity in opportunity among school districts in which electors support local option taxes for primary and secondary education. This policy will be accomplished by providing grant supplements to those districts that enact local option taxes and that have lower property wealth per student. [2001 c.896 §1]

Source: Section 327.333 — Policy on provision of grants to school districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.662 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.662
358.662 Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 358.662 (Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678) to 358.678 (Annual report) :

(1) “Eligible costs” includes architectural, engineering, material and planning costs, rehabilitation and reconstruction costs, and construction expenses necessary to meet building code requirements.

(2) “Financial need” means the amount of moneys that must be obtained from a lender in order for the proposed project to be completed.

(3) “Historic property” means real property that is:

(a) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places established and maintained under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665);

(b) A contributing property in a National Register Historic District; or

(c) Designated by local ordinance as an individual historic property or as a contributing property in a historic district and that the State Historic Preservation Officer finds is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

(4) “Owner” includes a purchaser under a recorded instrument of sale.

(5) “Standards and guidelines for the rehabilitation of historic property” means the standards and guidelines adopted by the State Historic Preservation Officer under ORS 358.676 (Rules) (1). [2001 c.540 §29]

Source: Section 358.662 — Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.463 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.463
341.463 Courses in American Sign Language
Status: in_force

If a board of education of a community college determines that enrollment is sufficient to make an American Sign Language class economically viable and if qualified instructors are available, the board may offer to students courses for credit in American Sign Language. Such courses shall satisfy any second language elective requirement. [1995 c.687 §2]

Note: 341.463 (Courses in American Sign Language) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 341 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 341.463 — Courses in American Sign Language , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.344 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.344
329A.344 Cease and desist order
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Early Learning and Care has reason to believe that an individual or a child care facility has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in a violation of ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) or the rules promulgated pursuant to ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) or 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) , the department may, subject to ORS chapter 183, issue an order directing the individual or facility to cease and desist from the violation or threatened violation.

(2) A cease and desist order issued under subsection (1) of this section shall include:

(a) A statement of the facts constituting the violation;

(b) A requirement that the individual or child care facility named in the order cease and desist from the violation;

(c) The effective date of the order; and

(d) A notice to the individual or facility named in the order of the right to a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183.

(3) A cease and desist order issued under subsection (1) of this section becomes effective 21 days after service of the order unless the individual or child care facility named in the order requests a hearing on the order.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an individual or a child care facility makes a timely demand for a hearing on the order, the department shall hold a hearing as provided by ORS chapter 183.

(b) After the hearing, the department shall enter a final order vacating, modifying or affirming the order.

(5) An individual or a child care facility is entitled to judicial review of an order by the department under ORS chapter 183 if the individual or facility made a timely demand for a hearing.

(6) A judgment of a reviewing court under ORS chapter 183 does not bar the department from vacating or modifying an order involved in the proceeding for review, or entering a new order, for a proper cause that was not decided by the reviewing court. [2018 c.115 §7; 2023 c.554 §24]

Source: Section 329A.344 — Cease and desist order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.219 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.219
334.219 Report on performance and finances
Status: in_force

(1) No later than October 1 of each year, the board of directors of an education service district shall produce an annual report related to the performance and the finances of the education service district for the previous school year. The purpose of the report is to provide information to parents, component school districts and the Department of Education and to improve education service districts through greater involvement of persons who are interested in the success of education service districts.

(2) The annual report that is produced as required by this section must include:

(a) The size and demographics of the education service district;

(b) The number of students served by the education service district, identified by school district;

(c) Services provided by the education service district, and how those services align with the goals described in ORS 334.175 (Core services) and the local service plan developed for the education service district;

(d) The number of hours of services provided by the education service district, identified by category;

(e) The staff of the education service district, identified by category;

(f) The use of distance learning; and

(g) The education service district’s revenue and expenditures, including employee salary information.

(3) The board of directors of the education service district must:

(a) Submit the report produced as required by this section to:

(A) The component school districts of the education service district; and

(B) The Department of Education.

(b) Make the report produced as required by this section available to the public at the administrative offices of the education service district and on the website for the education service district. [2011 c.705 §25]

Source: Section 334.219 — Report on performance and finances; distribution and accessibility of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.055 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.055
350.055 Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

The members of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission must be residents of this state who are well informed on the principles of higher education. [Formerly 351.718]

Source: Section 350.055 — Qualifications of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.521 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.521
337.521 Higher Education Coordinating Commission powers and duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may work with publishers, recognized national organizations of publishers, representatives of post-secondary education institutions, the system described in ORS 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) and other interested parties to:

(a) Develop unified, statewide guidelines consistent with ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) ;

(b) Administer ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) ; and

(c) Review guidelines annually and revise the guidelines as necessary due to changes in technology or other changes.

(2) The guidelines may address the following:

(a) The procedures and standards relating to the distribution of files and materials pursuant to ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) ;

(b) Available electronic formats;

(c) Procedures for granting exceptions when it is determined that a publisher is not able to comply with the requirements of ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) due to technical, economic or other practical impediments; and

(d) Other matters deemed necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) .

(3) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall review the recommendations, published on or after July 1, 2007, of the Association of American Publishers’ Alternative Formats Solutions Initiative, and determine whether the recommendations should be incorporated into ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) . [2007 c.466 §4; 2013 c.768 §133c]

Source: Section 337.521 — Higher Education Coordinating Commission powers and duties; statewide guidelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.164 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.164
343.164 Parental consent requirements for evaluation, reevaluation or placement
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall obtain informed written parental consent before the school district conducts an initial evaluation or a reevaluation and before the initial provision of special education and related services for a child with a disability.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At any time, the parent of a child may revoke, in writing, consent for:

(A) An initial evaluation;

(B) The initial provision and the continuing provision of special education and related services; and

(C) A reevaluation.

(b) If a parent revokes consent as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the revocation is not retroactive and does not invalidate an action that was based on the consent and that occurred after the consent was given and before the consent was revoked.

(3) The school district shall follow procedures prescribed in rules of the State Board of Education when necessary consent is not obtained. [1993 c.749 §7 (enacted in lieu of 343.163); 1999 c.989 §13; 2009 c.255 §4]

Source: Section 343.164 — Parental consent requirements for evaluation, reevaluation or placement; revocation of consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.130 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.130
359.130 Powers not granted or transferred
Status: in_force

(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall not direct, supervise or control the policy, programs, personnel, curriculum or administration of any public or private agency, school, association or entity having to do with the arts.

(2) Nothing in ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) is intended to transfer from any other state agency to the program any duty or power granted by statute to such other state agency prior to July 1, 1967. [1967 c.321 §14; 1993 c.209 §14]

Source: Section 359.130 — Powers not granted or transferred , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.660 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.660
341.660 Treatment of public library costs in computing state aid
Status: in_force

A community college district that operates a free public library pursuant to ORS 357.410 (Authority of local government units for public libraries) shall not include or reflect the operating or construction costs attributable to such library that are in addition to the costs otherwise incurred for library facilities or services for the community college in any computation of eligibility for state aid for operation or construction at the community college. However, a community college district that operates a free public library is eligible for any federal funds to which it would otherwise be entitled for public library purposes. [1975 c.112 §11]

Source: Section 341.660 — Treatment of public library costs in computing state aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.343 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.343
350.343 Required training for students and employees of institution
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any requirements set forth in ORS 350.330 (Written policies on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and 350.331 (Written sexual assault protocol) , each institution of higher education shall:

(a) Receive guidance from the Title IX coordinator of the institution, local law enforcement, violence prevention specialists, public health specialists, other individuals with experience identifying protective and risk factors related to violence and the community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency with which the institution entered into a memorandum of understanding under ORS 350.341 (Required memorandum of understanding) ; and

(b) Use the guidance received under paragraph (a) of this subsection to establish a trauma-informed, gender-inclusive sexual misconduct primary prevention and awareness training that must be attended annually by each student and employee of the institution.

(2) Trainings provided under this section:

(a) Must be accessible to individuals with a disability;

(b) Must be culturally responsive and address the unique experiences and challenges faced by students based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, economic status, disability status, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy or parenting status; and

(c) Must include:

(A) An explanation of consent as it applies to sexual activity and sexual relationships;

(B) The role drugs and alcohol play in an individual’s ability to consent;

(C) Information on options relating to the reporting of an incident of sexual misconduct, the effects of each option presented and the methods to report an incident of sexual misconduct, including confidential and anonymous disclosure;

(D) Information on the institution’s procedures for resolving sexual misconduct reports and the range of sanctions or penalties the institution may impose on students and employees responsible for a violation;

(E) The name, contact information and role of the certified advocate employed by the institution;

(F) Strategies for bystander intervention and risk reduction; and

(G) Opportunities for ongoing sexual misconduct prevention and awareness training and programming.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 350.335 (Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346) (5), as used in this section, “student” means an individual who is enrolled at least half-time in an academic credit-bearing program at an institution of higher education. [2023 c.550 §9]

Source: Section 350.343 — Required training for students and employees of institution; contents of training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.619 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.619
341.619 New territory in Blue Mountain and Columbia Gorge Community College Districts not liable for existing debt
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 341.575 (Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory) , when territory is annexed to the Blue Mountain Community College District, the new territory shall not become liable for any existing debt of the Blue Mountain Community College District that resulted from the bond measure that was approved by the people at the general election held on November 3, 1998.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 341.575 (Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory) , when territory within Hood River County is annexed to the Columbia Gorge Community College District, the new territory shall not become liable for any existing debt of the Columbia Gorge Community College District that resulted from a bond measure that was approved by the people at a general election held prior to January 1, 2001. [1999 c.1027 §2; 2001 c.836 §1]

Source: Section 341.619 — New territory in Blue Mountain and Columbia Gorge Community College Districts not liable for existing debt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.333 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.333
339.333 Board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) The Center for School Safety shall be governed by a board of directors. The board of directors shall consist of:

(a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or a designee of the superintendent;

(b) The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority or a designee of the director;

(c) The Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General;

(d) The Superintendent of State Police or a designee of the superintendent;

(e) The Director of Human Services or a designee of the director;

(f) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee of the director;

(g) Nine members appointed by the Governor, as follows:

(A) One member representing the Oregon School Boards Association;

(B) One member representing the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators;

(C) One member representing the Oregon Education Association;

(D) One member representing the Oregon School Employees Association;

(E) One member representing the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(F) One member representing the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(G) One member representing the Oregon District Attorneys Association;

(H) One member representing the National Resource Center for Safe Schools on the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; and

(I) One member representing the Oregon School Safety Officers Association; and

(h) Other members that the board may appoint.

(2) When making appointments to the board of directors, the Governor shall solicit recommendations from professional organizations that represent school employees, school district boards, school administrators and other education providers.

(3) The term of office of each board member appointed by the Governor is two years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a board member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A board member is eligible for reappointment but shall not serve for more than two consecutive terms. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the board of directors is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) The board of directors shall meet a minimum of four times per year.

(6) The board of directors shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from the membership. The board of directors may form committees as needed. [2001 c.618 §2; 2003 c.791 §29; 2009 c.595 §212]

Source: Section 339.333 — Board of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.500 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.500
327.500 Establishment
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Quality Education Commission consisting of 11 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor may not appoint more than five members of the commission who are employed by a school district at the time of appointment.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on August 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(3) The appointment of members of the commission is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) The Department of Education shall provide staff to the commission. [2001 c.895 §2; 2005 c.209 §8]

Source: Section 327.500 — Establishment; membership; staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.018 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.018
352.018 Cooperation with Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Status: in_force

Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall cooperate with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in the development of a state comprehensive education plan including post-secondary education and in review of the universities’ programs and budget. The public universities shall submit in timely fashion to the commission the data as is appropriate in a form prescribed by the commission. [Formerly 351.203]

Source: Section 352.018 — Cooperation with Higher Education Coordinating Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.513 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.513
342.513 Renewal or nonrenewal of contracts for following year
Status: in_force

(1) Each district school board shall give written notice of the renewal or nonrenewal of the contract for the following school year by March 15 of each year to all teachers and administrators in its employ who are not contract teachers as defined in ORS 342.815 (Definitions for ORS 342.805 to 342.937) . In case the district school board does not renew the contract, the material reason therefor shall, at the request of the teacher or administrator, be included in the records of the school district, and the board shall furnish a statement of the reason for nonrenewal to the teacher or administrator. If any district school board fails to give such notice by March 15, the contract shall be considered renewed for the following school year at a salary not less than that being received at the time of renewal. The teacher or administrator may bring an action of mandamus to compel the district school board to issue such a contract for the following school year.

(2) This section is not effective unless teachers or administrators notify the board in writing on or before April 15 of acceptance or rejection of the position for the following school year. [Formerly 342.635; 1975 c.770 §47; 1979 c.714 §1; 1997 c.864 §24; 2005 c.22 §236]

Source: Section 342.513 — Renewal or nonrenewal of contracts for following year , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.281 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.281
357.281 Legal assistance
Status: in_force

The district board may call upon the district attorney for the advice as to any district business. The district attorney shall give advice when called on therefor by the board. The board may at any time employ special counsel for any purpose. [1981 c.226 §14]

Source: Section 357.281 — Legal assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.604 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.604
326.604 Authority of Department of Education to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “care” means the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, placement services, recreation or support to children, youth or persons with disabilities.

(2) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Education may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Is employed or applying for employment by the department; or

(B) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer; and

(b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position:

(A) In which the person may have unsupervised access to children;

(B) In which the person may have contact with recipients of care;

(C) In which the person has access to confidential or personal information about children, as may be further defined by the State Board of Education by rule;

(D) In which the person is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;

(E) In which the person has access to information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(F) That has payroll functions or in which the person has responsibility for receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments, for billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property or has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the department;

(G) That has mailroom duties as the primary duty or job function of the position;

(H) In which the person has responsibility for auditing the department;

(I) That has personnel or human resources functions as one of the position’s primary responsibilities; or

(J) In which the person has access to personal information about employees or members of the public, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information.

(3) In addition to the authority granted by subsection (2) of this section and for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Education may require the fingerprints of a person for the purposes of licensing, certifying, registering or otherwise regulating or administering programs under the authority of the department.

(4) The Department of Education, subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , may make fitness determinations based on criminal offender records and information furnished by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Department of State Police as provided by ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . [2009 c.438 §1; 2013 c.624 §79a; 2015 c.758 §15]

Source: Section 326.604 — Authority of Department of Education to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.065 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.065
359.065 Arts Program established
Status: in_force

(1) The Arts Program is established as an administrative section within the Oregon Business Development Department. The program is subject to the supervision of the Administrator of the Arts Program. The program shall consist of the administrator and all personnel employed in the program.

(2) The program shall provide the Oregon Arts Commission with staff and other assistance as necessary for the commission to perform its duties. [1993 c.209 §1; 1993 c.736 §76]

Source: Section 359.065 — Arts Program established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.109 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.109
336.109 Policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse
Status: in_force

(1) After consultation with appropriate agencies and officials including the Department of Education, each school district is encouraged to develop and adopt a comprehensive policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse by public school students in the school district, including but not limited to:

(a) A statement that evaluates:

(A) The nature and extent of gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse by public school students of the school district; and

(B) The impact of gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse on the ability of public schools in the school district to meet curriculum requirements and improve the attendance of public school students.

(b) A statement that emphasizes the need to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse by public school students.

(c) Strategies to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse by students of the school district considering the needs of the public school students.

(d) Methods to communicate conflict resolution skills to the teachers and public school students of the school district.

(e) Strategies to inform the teachers of the school district, the parents of public school students and the public about the policy the school district developed pursuant to this section.

(2) As used in this section, “gang” means a group that identifies itself through the use of a name, unique appearance or language, including hand signs, the claiming of geographical territory or the espousing of a distinctive belief system that frequently results in criminal activity. [1993 c.421 §1]

Source: Section 336.109 — Policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.445 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.445
353.445 Venture grant program
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall adopt a policy that prescribes the requirements for a venture grant program and the requirements that a grant applicant must meet in order to receive grant moneys from the university venture development fund operated by Oregon Health and Science University, including requirements:

(1) That a grant recipient remain within this state for at least five years following the receipt of a grant or repay the grant plus interest;

(2) That the university report amounts of tax credit certificates issued by the university and cease issuing certificates until the total amount owed to the General Fund at any one time under ORS 350.550 (Purposes of funds) (6) does not exceed $8.4 million and is allocated as provided in section 6, chapter 31, Oregon Laws 2016; and

(3) That the university maintain records of income realized by the university as the result of grants made from the fund and records of amounts paid to the General Fund. [2005 c.592 §3; 2007 c.586 §3; 2016 c.31 §4]

Note: 353.445 (Venture grant program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 353 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 353.445 — Venture grant program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.175 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.175
341.175 Adjustment of zone boundaries
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) , the board shall adjust the boundaries of zones established within a district as necessary to make them as nearly equal in population as is feasible according to the latest federal census. The board also shall adjust boundaries of zones as necessary to reflect boundary changes of the district. [Formerly 341.916; 1969 c.220 §3; 1971 c.513 §28; 1983 c.350 §199; 2019 c.449 §38]

Source: Section 341.175 — Adjustment of zone boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.435 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.435
358.435 Status of title to acquired property
Status: in_force

One who purchases property from a museum acquires good title to the property if the museum represents that it has acquired title to the property pursuant to ORS 358.420 (Status of property loaned to a museum) . [1985 c.580 §5]

Source: Section 358.435 — Status of title to acquired property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.827 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.827
327.827 Early Literacy Success Initiative
Status: in_force

(1) The Early Literacy Success Initiative is established by ORS 327.825 (Definitions) to 327.845 (Early Literacy Success Community Grant Fund) .

(2) The purposes of the initiative are to:

(a) Increase early literacy for children from birth to grade three;

(b) Reduce early literacy academic disparities for student groups that have historically experienced academic disparities;

(c) Increase support to parents and guardians to enable them to be partners in the development of their children’s literacy skills and knowledge; and

(d) Increase access to early literacy support that is research-aligned, culturally responsive, student-centered and family- centered.

(3) The purposes of the initiative shall be accomplished through:

(a) The Early Literacy Success School Grant, as provided by ORS 327.829 (Uses of Early Literacy Success School Grants) to 327.837 (Monitoring by department) ;

(b) The Birth Through Five Literacy Plan, as provided by ORS 327.839 (Birth Through Five Literacy Plan) and 327.841 (Birth Through Five Literacy Fund) ; and

(c) The Early Literacy Success Community Grant, as provided by ORS 327.843 (Early Literacy Success Community Grant) and 327.845 (Early Literacy Success Community Grant Fund) . [2023 c.534 §2]

Note: See note under 327.825 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 327.827 — Early Literacy Success Initiative , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.105
338.105 Termination of charter
Status: in_force

(1) During the term of a charter, the sponsor may terminate the charter on any of the following grounds:

(a) Failure to meet the terms of an approved charter or this chapter.

(b) Failure to meet the requirements for student performance stated in the charter.

(c) Failure to correct a violation of a federal or state law that is described in ORS 338.115 (Applicability of laws) .

(d) Failure to maintain insurance as described in the charter.

(e) Failure to maintain financial stability.

(f) Failure to maintain, for one or more consecutive years, a sound financial management system described in the proposal submitted under ORS 338.045 (Proposal requirements) and incorporated into the written charter under ORS 338.065 (Terms and form of charter) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a charter is terminated under subsection (1) of this section, the sponsor shall notify the public charter school governing body at least 60 days prior to the proposed effective date of the termination. The notice shall state the grounds for the termination.

(b) If the grounds for termination include failure to maintain financial stability or failure to maintain a sound financial management system, the sponsor and the public charter school may agree to develop a plan to correct deficiencies. Under a plan to correct deficiencies:

(A) The public charter school may attempt to correct any deficiencies related to financial stability or to a sound financial management system by a date identified by the sponsor, which may not be less than 60 days from the date of the notice;

(B) The proposed effective date of the termination may be extended to the date identified under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

(C) The sponsor may withhold up to 50 percent of the moneys owed to the public charter school while the public charter school is on the plan to correct deficiencies unless the withholding would create an undue hardship, as determined pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education; and

(D) The sponsor must hold in trust any moneys withheld under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph until:

(i) The public charter school complies with the plan to correct deficiencies, at which time the public charter school is entitled to the moneys held in trust; or

(ii) The public charter school fails to comply with the plan to correct deficiencies, at which time the charter is terminated and the public charter school forfeits any claim to the moneys held in trust.

(c) A deadline to correct deficiencies under paragraph (b)(A) of this subsection may be extended by mutual agreement of the sponsor and the public charter school.

(d) The public charter school governing body may request a hearing by the sponsor in relation to a termination of the charter or a plan to correct deficiencies.

(3) A public charter school governing body may appeal a decision of a sponsor under this section. The appeal shall be to:

(a) The State Board of Education if the sponsor is an entity described in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) (4)(a). The State Board of Education shall:

(A) Review only:

(i) The grounds for termination under this section as stated by the school district board; or

(ii) A plan to correct deficiencies; and

(B) Adopt by rule procedures to ensure a timely appeals process to prevent disruption of students’ education.

(b) The circuit court pursuant to ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) if the sponsor is the State Board of Education.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a sponsor may terminate a charter immediately and close a public charter school if the public charter school is endangering the health or safety of the students enrolled in the public charter school.

(b) The public charter school governing body may request a hearing from the sponsor on the termination of the charter under this subsection. The sponsor shall hold a hearing within 10 days after receiving the request.

(c) The public charter school governing body may appeal a decision of a sponsor under this subsection to the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education shall hold a hearing within 10 days after receiving the appeal request.

(d) Throughout the appeals process, the public charter school shall remain closed at the discretion of the sponsor unless the State Board of Education orders the sponsor to open the public charter school and not terminate the charter.

(5) Termination of a charter shall not abridge the public charter school’s legal authority to operate as a private or nonchartered public school.

(6) If a charter is terminated or a public charter school is dissolved:

(a) The assets of the public charter school that were purchased with public funds shall be given to the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education may disburse the assets of the public charter school to school districts or other public charter schools.

(b) All student education records of the public charter school shall be transferred to the administrative office of the school district in which the public charter school was located.

(7) A public charter school governing body may only terminate a charter, dissolve or close a public charter school at the end of a semester. If a charter is terminated by the public charter school governing body or a public charter school is closed or dissolved, the public charter school governing body shall notify the sponsor at least 180 days prior to the proposed effective date of the termination, closure or dissolution. [1999 c.200 §11; 2009 c.691 §12; 2011 c.94 §1; 2011 c.695 §7; 2013 c.265 §10; 2013 c.327 §3; 2018 c.72 §10]

Source: Section 338.105 — Termination of charter; appeal; rules; dissolution or closure of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.135 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.135
328.135 Fees for services of county officers
Status: in_force

No officer of Douglas County shall charge or receive fees for any service performed in regard to the fund. All expenses of making a loan shall be paid for by the applicant.

Source: Section 328.135 — Fees for services of county officers; expense of making loan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.712 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.712
329A.712 Revenue distribution to child care providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall distribute revenues in the Child Care Fund that are derived from contributions, minus the amounts needed to make refunds under ORS 329A.706 (Program implementation) (3) and to cover expenses of the department in administering ORS 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) to 329A.712 (Revenue distribution to child care providers) .

(2) Revenues shall be disbursed to child care providers consistent with rules adopted by the Early Learning Council.

(3) Distributions shall be made to child care providers in the proportion that the department determines best promotes the provision of high quality child care in this state. [Formerly 657A.712; 2015 c.701 §24; 2017 c.186 §3; 2021 c.631 §42; 2023 c.554 §40]

Note: See note under 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) .

Source: Section 329A.712 — Revenue distribution to child care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.018 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.018
358.018 Duties of Oregon Historical Society
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Historical Society shall advise the Department of Transportation on acquisition, development and operation of historic places.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall consider the advice of the Oregon Historical Society, particularly advice regarding the designation of historic buildings, sites and other historic places. [Formerly 358.770]

Source: Section 358.018 — Duties of Oregon Historical Society , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.205 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.205
350.205 Display of mandatory enrollment fees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “mandatory fee” means a fee of general applicability to students, whether full-time or part-time, that is required prior to matriculation or taking courses, including a fee proposed by a recognized student government.

(2) Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or community college shall prominently display, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a description of every mandatory fee charged by the public university or community college.

(3) A mandatory fee required to be displayed under this section must be published on each public university’s or community college’s public website and online student portal prior to the term for which the mandatory fee will be charged and included in any tuition bill. The amount of the mandatory fee must be accompanied by a description of:

(a) The general purpose of the mandatory fee;

(b) How the mandatory fee will be allocated and used; and

(c) If the mandatory fee will be collected for a limited duration, the beginning and end dates for collecting the mandatory fee.

(4) No later than September 1 of each year, each public university and community college shall report to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission on the public university’s or community college’s collection of mandatory fees. The report must include:

(a) A description of the public university’s or community college’s efforts to display mandatory fees as required by this section;

(b) A description of each use or recipient that a mandatory fee is applied to;

(c) The amount of any fee moneys that were transferred during the preceding academic year to a recipient or use other than the recipient or use that the fee was collected for and an explanation of the reason for the transfer; and

(d) A financial overview that includes:

(A) The total amount of mandatory fees collected for the preceding academic year, by term;

(B) The total amount of expenses for the preceding academic year that are of a type to which mandatory fee moneys were applied; and

(C) The ending balances for the funds or accounts in which mandatory fees are maintained and an explanation of the balances for the three preceding academic years. [2021 c.158 §1]

Source: Section 350.205 — Display of mandatory enrollment fees; content and method of display; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.305 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.305
350.305 Number and graduation rate of current and former foster children enrolled at community colleges and public universities
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall, on an annual basis, work with the Department of Human Services, each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and each community college in this state to determine:

(a) The number of current foster children and former foster children enrolled at the college or university; and

(b) The graduation rate for current foster children and former foster children enrolled at the college or university.

(2) The commission shall:

(a) Make the findings under subsection (1) of this section available to the public. The findings must be available both in the aggregate and on an individual basis for each college or university referenced under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) Use the findings under subsection (1) of this section when conducting the annual evaluation of each public university under ORS 352.061 (Annual evaluations of public universities) .

(3) As used in this section, “former foster child” has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.300 (Waiver of tuition and fees for current or former foster child, adopted former foster child and current or former homeless youth) . [2017 c.332 §1]

Source: Section 350.305 — Number and graduation rate of current and former foster children enrolled at community colleges and public universities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.478 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.478
341.478 Scholarships
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the board may award tuition and fee-exempting scholarships in the college to students applying for enrollment or who are enrolled in the college.

(2) Scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of the student’s:

(a) Demonstrated ability to profit either from career and technical education or from college transfer courses; and

(b) Need for financial assistance.

(3) In addition to the qualifications specified in subsection (2) of this section, the board awarding the scholarship may prescribe qualifications that are of such nature that scholarships awarded under this section will benefit both the student and the people of this state. [Formerly 341.485]

Source: Section 341.478 — Scholarships , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.910 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.910
358.910 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that:

(1) Archaeological sites are acknowledged to be a finite, irreplaceable and nonrenewable cultural resource, and are an intrinsic part of the cultural heritage of the people of Oregon. As such, archaeological sites and their contents located on public land are under the stewardship of the people of Oregon to be protected and managed in perpetuity by the state as a public trust.

(2) The State of Oregon shall preserve and protect the cultural heritage of this state embodied in objects and sites that are of archaeological significance. [1983 c.620 §2; 1993 c.459 §2]

Source: Section 358.910 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.010 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.010
346.010 Training and educational services for children who are deaf
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide free training and education services in a school located in Marion County for children who are deaf.

(2) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall indicate which facilities shall serve as the Oregon School for the Deaf.

(3) The superintendent may order a change in all or part in the purpose and use of the facilities available under this section whenever the superintendent determines that a change in purpose and use will better enable the state to meet its responsibilities for the education and training of children who are deaf.

(4) The school shall be operated primarily for the provision of education and training services for children who are deaf who cannot be efficiently served in other schools or programs. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §444; 1971 c.301 §2; 1991 c.631 §1; 2007 c.70 §113; 2007 c.858 §71; 2009 c.562 §25; 2017 c.532 §3]

Source: Section 346.010 — Training and educational services for children who are deaf; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.425 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.425
329.425 Grants under ORS 329.395 to 329.425
Status: in_force

(1) An approved school district child development program shall be entitled to receive a grant not to exceed $50,000.

(2) An approved school district teenage parent program shall be entitled to receive a grant not to exceed $25,000.

(3) A district may receive grants under both subsections (1) and (2) of this section but no district is entitled to receive more than $75,000 for the grant period. [Formerly 336.885]

Source: Section 329.425 — Grants under ORS 329.395 to 329.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.090 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.090
344.090 Procedure when training and educational programs are no longer needed, or when advances are improperly handled or accounted for
Status: in_force

When it appears to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development that the training and educational programs for which funds are advanced under ORS 344.070 (Revolving accounts for federally sponsored education or training) have been completed, or that the need for the advances or revolving funds no longer exists, or that the sums advanced are not being properly handled or accounted for, the superintendent or director may require that all or part of the amounts advanced to any district shall be returned, with any interest earned, to the state funds or accounts from which the amounts originally were withdrawn. Upon receipt of notification from the superintendent or director that funds advanced are to be returned, the district concerned shall immediately repay the same to the State Treasurer, for credit to the proper fund or account. To the extent that funds advanced are so repaid, security or protection theretofore required by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission under ORS 344.080 (Reimbursement vouchers) (4) to ensure the safety of such funds may be released. [Amended by 1989 c.491 §50; 1993 c.45 §246; 2013 c.747 §78; 2015 c.366 §83]

Source: Section 344.090 — Procedure when training and educational programs are no longer needed, or when advances are improperly handled or accounted for , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.016 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.016
332.016 Employees ineligible to serve as directors
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is an employee of a school district may not serve as a member of the district school board for the district by which the employee is employed.

(2) A person who is an employee of a public charter school may not serve as a member of the district school board of the district in which the public charter school that employs the person is located.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) or (2) of this section, a person who is an employee of a school district or a public charter school may serve as a member of the district school board for the district by which the employee is employed or the district in which the public charter school that employs the person is located if:

(a) The person is employed by the district or public charter school as a substitute school bus driver; and

(b) The district has an average daily membership (ADM), as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) , of 50 or less.

(4) A district school board member who was eligible to serve on a district school board under subsection (3) of this section at the beginning of the member’s term of office may continue to serve on the board for the remainder of the member’s term of office regardless of any change to the ADM of the district. [Formerly 331.085; 2001 c.810 §1; 2005 c.93 §1]

Source: Section 332.016 — Employees ineligible to serve as directors; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.676 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.676
358.676 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing standards and guidelines for the rehabilitation of historic property. The standards and guidelines shall include, but need not be limited to, guidance on preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic property, adequacy of rehabilitation plans and proposals, and eligible alterations of and construction associated with historic property. To the extent practicable, the standards and guidelines shall be based on those developed by the United States Secretary of the Interior to determine sufficiency of rehabilitation plans.

(b) Establishing criteria and procedures for the payment of moneys to the Attorney General for expenses described in ORS 358.664 (Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund) .

(2) The State Historic Preservation Officer may adopt rules:

(a) Establishing lending guidelines for loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund.

(b) Establishing loan application procedures.

(c) Establishing loan application and administrative fees.

(d) Facilitating administration of the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund.

(e) Facilitating the promotion of public education regarding cultural preservation. [2001 c.540 §§31a,36; 2009 c.89 §2]

Source: Section 358.676 — Rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.300
359.300 Definitions for ORS 359.300 to 359.315
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 359.300 (Definitions for ORS 359.300 to 359.315) to 359.315 (Liability for failure to disclose) :

(1) “Artist” means the person who conceived or created or conceived and created the master image for, or which served as a model for, the print.

(2) “Fine print” includes, but is not limited to, an engraving, etching, woodcut, lithograph, monoprint or serigraph.

(3) “Impression” means the printed image on suitable material whether paper or any other substance, made off the plate by printing, stamping, casting or any other process commonly used in the graphic arts.

(4) “Plate” means the plate, stone, block or other material used for the purpose of creating the print from which the impression or impressions were taken.

(5) A fine print is “signed” if the artist autographs the finished print, irrespective of whether it was signed or unsigned in the plate.

(6) “Reproduction” means a copy of a fine print, but not a unique print made from the original plate. [1981 c.726 §1]

Source: Section 359.300 — Definitions for ORS 359.300 to 359.315 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.002 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.002
332.002 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “District school board” means the board of directors of a common school district or a union high school district.

(2) “School district” means a common or union high school district. [1965 c.100 §126; 1983 c.350 §167]

Source: Section 332.002 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.681 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.681
341.681 Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

If the electors of the district voting on the question of contracting bonded indebtedness approve the question, the board of the district may issue bonds of the district. [1971 c.513 §§40,41,42; 1981 c.94 §29; 1983 c.347 §25; 1983 c.350 §213; 1995 c.67 §31; 2007 c.783 §135]

Source: Section 341.681 — Issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.271 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.271
357.271 Sinking funds for acquisition of facilities
Status: in_force

The board, by resolution duly adopted, may establish sinking funds for the purpose of defraying the costs of acquiring land for library sites, and for acquiring or constructing buildings or facilities. A sinking fund may be created through the inclusion annually within the tax budget of the district of items representing the yearly installments to be credited to the fund. The amount of these items shall be collected and credited to the proper fund in the same manner in which taxes levied or revenues derived for other purposes for the district are collected and credited. The balances to the credit of the funds need not be taken into consideration or deducted from budget estimates by the levying authority in preparing the annual budget of the district. None of the moneys in sinking funds shall be diverted or transferred to other funds, but if unexpended balances remain after disbursement of the funds for the purpose for which they were created, such balances, upon approval by resolution of the board, shall be transferred to the operation and maintenance fund of the district. [1981 c.226 §12]

Source: Section 357.271 — Sinking funds for acquisition of facilities; limitation on use of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.935 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.935
358.935 Forfeiture of seized objects in criminal prosecution
Status: in_force

Any instrumentality or proceeds seized under the provisions of ORS 358.925 (Seizure of instrumentalities and proceeds of certain violations) shall be preserved and retained. If any instrumentality or proceeds are not forfeited under ORS 358.925 (Seizure of instrumentalities and proceeds of certain violations) or 358.928 (Alternative method for seizure and forfeiture of instrumentalities and proceeds of certain violations) , at the time the court sentences the defendant in the criminal prosecution for violation of the archaeology laws the court may order that any instrumentality or proceeds from a violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) be forfeited. [1983 c.620 §6; 1995 c.543 §9; 1999 c.1051 §269; 2001 c.104 §123; 2001 c.739 §5]

Source: Section 358.935 — Forfeiture of seized objects in criminal prosecution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.253 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.253
357.253 Boundary change to be filed with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §18]

Source: Section 357.253 — Boundary change to be filed with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.081 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.081
336.081 Opportunity to qualify to assist non-English-speaking students
Status: in_force

(1) All school districts providing courses pursuant to ORS 336.079 (English language learners) shall afford the licensed personnel of that district that are assigned to perform teaching duties for such courses an opportunity to qualify to assist non-English-speaking students to learn English at no cost to the personnel.

(2) Nothing in this section prevents a district from employing licensed personnel who are qualified to teach courses under ORS 336.079 (English language learners) . [Formerly 342.609]

Source: Section 336.081 — Opportunity to qualify to assist non-English-speaking students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.575 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.575
358.575 Commission membership
Status: in_force

(1) The voting members of the Oregon Heritage Commission shall be representatives of:

(a) Heritage interests, including Indian tribes with federal recognition, that reflect the cultural and geographic diversity of this state; and

(b) Heritage interests reflected in community institutions, libraries, museums, architecture, archaeology and historic preservation.

(2) The advisory members of the commission shall be:

(a) One member designated by the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development;

(b) The State Librarian or a designee of the librarian;

(c) One member designated by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission;

(d) One member designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission;

(e) One member designated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction;

(f) The Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society or a designee of the executive director;

(g) The State Archivist or a designee of the archivist;

(h) The Coordinator of the State Historical Records Advisory Board or a designee of the coordinator; and

(i) The State Historic Preservation Officer or a designee of the officer. [1995 c.428 §3; 1997 c.112 §2; 2011 c.372 §2; 2013 c.768 §140a; 2015 c.328 §29]

Note: See note under 358.570 (Oregon Heritage Commission) .

Source: Section 358.575 — Commission membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.090 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.090
353.090 Requirements related to nonhuman primates
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health and Science University shall annually publish on a publicly accessible website of the university:

(a) The number of nonhuman primates, listed by species, that, in the previous year:

(A) Were used in research at the university.

(B) Were used in breeding at the university.

(C) Were born at the university.

(D) Were purchased or sold by the university.

(E) Were injured, or died, in a manner that resulted in an animal welfare citation by the United States Department of Agriculture.

(b) Links to publicly accessible websites that include descriptions of research using nonhuman primates.

(c) The total amount of moneys awarded to the university’s Oregon National Primate Research Center during the previous fiscal year.

(d) Any inspection reports of the United States Department of Agriculture related to animal welfare at the university that include information about nonhuman primate welfare during the previous year.

(e) Documentation of the accreditation of the university’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.

(2) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not require disclosure of public records described in ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) or 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) . [2023 c.253 §1]

Note: 353.090 (Requirements related to nonhuman primates) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 353 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 353.090 — Requirements related to nonhuman primates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.868 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.868
327.868 Portion of funds for college-level educational opportunities for students in high schools
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall use a portion of the amount apportioned under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) to establish or expand college-level educational opportunities for students in high schools.

(2) For purposes of this section, the college-level educational opportunities must include:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Advanced placement, International Baccalaureate or comparable college-level courses; or

(B) Dual credit and other accelerated college credit programs offered in conjunction with an Oregon community college, public university or other accredited institutions of higher learning or post-high school career schools;

(b) Assisting students with the selection and successful completion of college-level educational opportunities; and

(c) The recruitment, licensing, employment and training of personnel to provide college-level educational opportunities for students in all high schools.

(3) The portion of funds to be used as described in this section shall be determined as provided by ORS 327.874 (Requirements for use of moneys received by school districts) . [2017 c.1 §6; 2017 c.615 §4]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.868 — Portion of funds for college-level educational opportunities for students in high schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.345 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.345
339.345 Requirement to have automated external defibrillator
Status: in_force

Each school campus in a school district, private school campus and public charter school campus shall have on the premises at least one automated external defibrillator. [2010 c.62 §1]

Source: Section 339.345 — Requirement to have automated external defibrillator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.255 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.255
329.255 Child development specialist program
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board of every school district operating any elementary schools may establish a child development specialist program.

(2) If a district school board establishes a child development specialist program, the school district must meet the following requirements:

(a) The school district shall submit a written plan describing the program to the Department of Education and the program must be approved by the department.

(b) Upon approval of a program, a school district shall submit child development specialist candidate applications for department approval.

(c) The school district shall conduct an annual review of the program and submit an updated plan to the department for reauthorization of the program.

(d) Each child development specialist employed by a school district shall complete an annual evaluation of the specialist’s child development plan to be included with the school district’s updated plan.

(3) The department shall review the plans annually.

(4) School districts may provide the child development specialist program by contract with qualified state or local programs. [Formerly 343.125; 1995 c.660 §21; 1999 c.871 §§2,3; 2007 c.858 §17]

Source: Section 329.255 — Child development specialist program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.010 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.010
329A.010 Implementation of child care laws by department
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of implementing the provisions of ORS chapter 329A, the Department of Early Learning and Care shall comply with the rules of the Early Learning Council and may act through any division or office of the department.

(2) The department may maintain information about child care facilities and providers through electronic records systems.

(3) Except as otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, the department may share information with other public entities when the department determines that sharing the information would support the health or safety of children in child care. [Formerly 657A.010; 2017 c.617 §1; 2021 c.631 §37; 2022 c.27 §§8,9; 2023 c.554 §4]

Source: Section 329A.010 — Implementation of child care laws by department; child care information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.002 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.002
352.002 Public universities
Status: in_force

The following are established as public universities in the State of Oregon:

(1) University of Oregon.

(2) Oregon State University.

(3) Portland State University.

(4) Oregon Institute of Technology.

(5) Western Oregon University.

(6) Southern Oregon University.

(7) Eastern Oregon University. [1987 c.246 §1; 1995 c.162 §74; 1995 c.612 §§10,11; 1997 c.11 §1; 2001 c.382 §1; 2011 c.637 §58; 2013 c.768 §24]

Source: Section 352.002 — Public universities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.499 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.499
358.499 Limitations on classification and special assessment as historic property
Status: in_force

(1) Property first classified and specially assessed as historic property for a tax year beginning on or before July 1, 1994, shall continue to be so classified, specially assessed and removed from special assessment as provided under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) as those sections were in existence and in effect on December 31, 1992.

(2) Property may be classified and specially assessed under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) pursuant to application filed under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) on or after September 9, 1995, and first applicable for the tax year 1996-1997 or any tax year thereafter.

(3) Property may not be classified and specially assessed pursuant to application filed under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) or 358.540 (Requirements for second term of historic property special assessment) if the application is filed on or after July 1, 2024, for property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2025. [1995 c.693 §19; 2001 c.540 §7; 2009 c.892 §18; 2019 c.579 §39; 2022 c.50 §1]

Note: 358.499 (Limitations on classification and special assessment as historic property) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 358 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Section 2, chapter 50, Oregon Laws 2022, provides:

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding ORS 358.499 (Limitations on classification and special assessment as historic property) (3), property that was granted special assessment as historic property under ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) for any property tax year beginning before July 1, 2025, shall continue to be specially assessed under the provisions of ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) , including the period for which the special assessment was granted, in effect as of the date on which the property was granted the first year of the property’s current initial or second 10-year period of historic property special assessment. [2022 c.50 §2]

Source: Section 358.499 — Limitations on classification and special assessment as historic property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.333 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.333
343.333 No limitation on rights or remedies or on certain expedited hearings
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 343.321 (Definitions for ORS 343.321 to 343.331) to 343.331 (Exemptions from applicability of abbreviated school day program requirements) is intended to limit or operate as a prerequisite to pursuing any rights or remedies provided under other state or federal statutes or common law.

(2) Nothing in ORS 343.321 (Definitions for ORS 343.321 to 343.331) to 343.331 (Exemptions from applicability of abbreviated school day program requirements) is intended to eliminate or limit the ability of a school district to request an expedited hearing as described in ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) (7)(b) because the school district believes that not making an abbreviated school day program placement is substantially likely to result in injury to the student or others. When an expedited hearing is conducted pursuant to ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) (7):

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 343.167 (Result of hearing) , a hearing officer’s finding that an abbreviated school day program placement is appropriate may not be valid for more than 45 days from the date the decision is entered;

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 343.322 (Legislative findings) , 343.324 (Requirements for providing abbreviated school day program) , 343.326 (Requirements for individualized education program team meetings) and 343.328 (Right to revoke consent) , and if the school district is in compliance with the decision of the hearing officer:

(A) A parent or foster parent may not compel, and the Department of Education may not order, a school district to provide meaningful access to the same number of hours of instruction and educational services that are provided to the majority of other students who are in the same grade within the student’s resident school district; and

(B) The Department of Education may not find the school district is not in compliance with ORS 343.322 (Legislative findings) (7) and 343.324 (Requirements for providing abbreviated school day program) (5) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may not take any action described in ORS 343.328 (Right to revoke consent) (3); and

(c) The student’s individualized education program team shall immediately meet to review the student’s abbreviated school day program and to revise the student’s individualized education program or 504 Plan to make the documentation described in ORS 343.324 (Requirements for providing abbreviated school day program) (1)(d). [2023 c.290 §7]

Note: See note under 343.321 (Definitions for ORS 343.321 to 343.331) .

Source: Section 343.333 — No limitation on rights or remedies or on certain expedited hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.358 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.358
327.358 Small school district grants
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to those moneys distributed through the State School Fund, the Department of Education shall award grants to small school districts with one or more small high schools from moneys appropriated to the department from the Small School District Supplement Fund.

(2) The amount of each grant = the small high school’s ADM ´ (the total amount available for the grants in each fiscal year ¸ the total ADM of all small high schools).

(3) A small school district shall receive a grant under this section for each small high school operated by the school district.

(4) Notwithstanding the ADMw requirements of ORS 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) (2), if two or more school districts merge and, prior to the merger, at least one of the school districts qualified as a small school district under ORS 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) and the school district received a grant for one or more small high schools as provided under this section, the Department of Education shall continue to award a grant to the school district for each high school that qualified as a small high school prior to the merger even if the district no longer satisfies the ADMw requirements of ORS 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) (2) as long as the high school continues to satisfy the ADM requirements identified in ORS 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) (1).

(5) The State Board of Education shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2013 c.735 §2; 2023 c.332 §2]

Note: See note under 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) .

Source: Section 327.358 — Small school district grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.123 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.123
330.123 Division of assets and liabilities
Status: in_force

(1) When changes in school district boundaries are made by the detachment of territory or annexation of less than an entire school district to another, the district school boards of the districts affected by each change shall immediately after the change make an equitable division of the then existing assets and liabilities between the districts affected by such change and provide the manner of consummating the division.

(2) In case of failure to agree within 20 days from the time the district boundary board issues its order, the matter shall be decided by a board of arbitrators. The board of arbitrators shall consist of one member appointed by each of the boards of the school districts affected and an additional member appointed by the other appointees.

(3) In the event any such district school board fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall appoint such arbitrator. In the event the arbitrators selected fail to appoint the additional arbitrator within 30 days after the appointment of the arbitrator last appointed, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the judge of the circuit court senior in service of the county in which the administrative office of the most populous school district is located. Within 10 days after receiving such notice, the judge shall appoint the additional arbitrator.

(4) Each member of the board of arbitrators shall be entitled to the sum of $20 per day for each day’s service, and necessary traveling expenses, while sitting in the official capacity of the member. Expenses thus incurred shall be equally apportioned among the districts concerned.

(5) A party to an arbitration under this section may seek confirmation, vacation, modification or correction of the arbitrator’s decision as provided in ORS 36.700 (Confirmation of award) , 36.705 (Vacating award) and 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . A court may vacate an award only if there is a basis to vacate the award described in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d). The court may modify or correct an award only for the grounds given in ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) .

(6) Assets include all school property and moneys belonging to the district at the time of the division. Liabilities include all debts for which the respective districts in their corporate capacities are liable at the time of division. In determining the assets, school property shall be estimated at its real market value. The assets and liabilities shall be divided between the districts in proportion to the last assessed value of the real and personal property. The district retaining the real property shall pay the other districts concerned such sums as are determined in accordance with the provisions of this section. All funds to be apportioned during the current school year, after such division, shall be made in proportion to the resident average daily membership of the districts divided, as shown by the report of such districts for the period ending the preceding June 30 as certified by the districts to the administrative office of the county. [Formerly 330.050; 1971 c.294 §7; 1979 c.772 §20; 1991 c.167 §14; 2003 c.598 §39]

Source: Section 330.123 — Division of assets and liabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.945 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.945
358.945 Notice required upon finding of object
Status: in_force

(1) If a person who is conducting an archaeological investigation on public lands according to the provisions of ORS 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) or on private land with the owner’s written permission finds a sacred object or object of cultural patrimony, the person conducting the archaeological investigation shall notify in writing:

(a) The State Historic Preservation Officer; and

(b) The appropriate ethnic group, religious group or Indian tribe with which the object is associated.

(2) If a sacred object or object of cultural patrimony is recovered on any land, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall assist the appropriate group to repossess the object.

(3) This section does not apply to the contents of an Indian cairn or burial regulated under ORS 97.740 (Definitions for ORS 97.740 to 97.760) to 97.760 (Civil action by Indian tribe or member) .

(4) Failure to notify the appropriate Indian tribe as required by subsection (1)(b) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. [1983 c.620 §8; 1993 c.459 §8; 1995 c.543 §5; 1997 c.249 §116; 2001 c.104 §124]

Source: Section 358.945 — Notice required upon finding of object; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.045 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.045
332.045 Board meetings
Status: in_force

The district school board must provide for the time and place of its regular meetings, at any of which it may adjourn to the next succeeding regular meeting or to some specified time prior thereto. Regular and special meetings may be convened upon notice in the manner required by ORS 192.640 (Public notice required) by order of the chairperson, upon the request of three members of the board at least 24 hours before such meeting is to be held or by common consent of the board members. [Formerly 332.410; 1965 c.100 §135; 1975 c.770 §19]

Source: Section 332.045 — Board meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.618 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.618
352.618 Center for Brain, Biology and Machine
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 352.372 (Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379) , there is created the Center for Brain, Biology and Machine to be administered by the University of Oregon.

(2) The purpose of the center is to promote interdisciplinary teaching and research in scientific areas, including but not limited to brain structure, development and functions, genetics and genomics, cognitive neuroscience, molecular biology, computational science, computing, magnetic resonance imaging and optics.

(3) The University of Oregon may receive moneys from any public or private source to support the Center for Brain, Biology and Machine created under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Gifts or grants received to support the center shall be deposited in an appropriate fund at the University of Oregon. [Formerly 352.186]

Source: Section 352.618 — Center for Brain, Biology and Machine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.655 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.655
336.655 District evaluation of program
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district operating, participating in or contracting for a public or private alternative education program shall evaluate the program at least annually. The district shall provide the public or private alternative education program with a copy of the written evaluation.

(2) For private alternative education programs, the evaluation shall include, but is not limited to:

(a) A review of the private alternative education program’s annual statement of expenditures as required by ORS 336.635 (Enrollment in alternative education program) (4);

(b) A determination that the private alternative education program is in compliance with ORS 336.625 (Goals) (3)(c) and 336.631 (Private alternative programs) (2);

(c) The approval of any contract between the district and the private alternative education program; and

(d) A review to ensure that the private alternative education program enhances the ability of the district and its students to achieve district and state standards. [Formerly 339.635; 2001 c.490 §7; 2009 c.252 §2]

Source: Section 336.655 — District evaluation of program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.527 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.527
327.527 Summer breakfast and lunch program reimbursement
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall reimburse a school district, government agency or community group five cents for every breakfast or lunch the district, agency or group serves as a part of:

(a) The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program; or

(b) A summer meals program through an existing national school lunch program.

(2) In addition to the reimbursements provided under subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Education may award grants to school districts, government agencies and community groups to encourage participation in a program identified in subsection (1) of this section. Each grant may not exceed $20,000 and must be used to:

(a) Purchase or upgrade necessary equipment and services required to provide food service and meet sanitation requirements;

(b) Make any payment necessary to comply with sanitation requirements that may be required prior to approval; or

(c) Fund participant outreach activities and materials and necessary enrichment activities and materials.

(3) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2005 c.701 §1; 2013 c.653 §1; 2014 c.10 §1; 2019 c.122 §28; 2023 c.570 §4]

Source: Section 327.527 — Summer breakfast and lunch program reimbursement; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.135 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.135
352.135 Use and investment of moneys
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys collected or received by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , placed to the credit of the governing board of the public university and remaining unexpended and unobligated on July 1, 2014, or the date that the board is established, whichever is later, and all moneys collected or received by a public university after that date, may be:

(a) Deposited into one or more accounts established by the board in depositories insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration, and the governing board shall ensure that sufficient collateral secures any amount of funds on deposit that exceeds the limits of the coverage of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration; or

(b) Held, kept, pledged, controlled, conveyed, managed, used, loaned, expended and invested as set forth in ORS 352.087 (Powers and duties of governing board and public universities) and 352.102 (Tuition and mandatory enrollment fees) .

(2) Upon a request by the State Treasurer, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall enter into a written agreement with the state that provides for the State Treasurer to receive, hold, keep, manage and invest any amounts under the control of the university that the State Treasurer determines should be held by the State Treasurer to provide for payment of state bonds and other state obligations that are to be paid from appropriations described in ORS 352.089 (Mission statements) (4), revenues of the university or other moneys under the control of the university. The agreement may, at the request of the State Treasurer, require the university to pay the costs incurred by the State Treasurer in connection with entering into and carrying out the agreement.

(3) Upon a request by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the State Treasurer may receive, hold, keep, manage and invest any or all moneys, appropriations, gifts, bequests or revenues of the university from any source in accordance with an agreement entered into between the State Treasurer and the university and with the policies and procedures established by the State Treasurer, including the recoupment of costs incurred by the State Treasurer in carrying out these tasks.

(4) As used in this section, “depository” has the meaning given that term in ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) . [2013 c.768 §15; 2015 c.774 §39; 2017 c.440 §22; 2019 c.587 §38]

Source: Section 352.135 — Use and investment of moneys; role of State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.092 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.092
330.092 Basis for boundary changes
Status: in_force

The boundaries of a school district may not be changed except:

(1) Pursuant to ORS 330.090 (Mergers) (1) or (3).

(2) By a vote of the people pursuant to the lengthening of the course of study under ORS chapter 335.

(3) By the mutual consent of the district school boards of the two or more affected districts in the manner prescribed in ORS 330.080 (Composition, purpose and duties of district boundary board) to 330.107 (Time for boundary board action) .

(4) On a request for change or merger proposal submitted to the district boundary board by electors of the affected districts in the manner prescribed in ORS 330.080 (Composition, purpose and duties of district boundary board) to 330.107 (Time for boundary board action) . [1989 c.819 §1; 1991 c.167 §8; 2003 c.226 §13]

Source: Section 330.092 — Basis for boundary changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.041 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.041
326.041 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall meet at least six times each year on dates determined by the board, and at such other times as may be designated by the chairperson agreeable to a majority of the board, or at the call of a majority of the board members.

(2) The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the board for one year commencing July 1. In case the office of chairperson of the board is permanently vacated for any reason, the board may elect a new chairperson to serve until the June 30 next following.

(3) A member is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1965 c.100 §5; 1967 c.507 §3; 1969 c.314 §21; 1971 c.656 §1; 1987 c.474 §1; 1993 c.15 §1; 1993 c.45 §3]

Source: Section 326.041 — Meetings; election and term of chairperson; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.119 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.119
339.119 Prohibition of payment as incentive to receive educational services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “provider of educational services” means a public charter school, a district school board or a public or private provider of educational services that provides educational services under a contract or the authority of a public charter school or district school board.

(2) A provider of educational services may not offer payment of money or other consideration to a student, to a parent or legal guardian of a student or to another entity for the benefit of a student, parent or legal guardian:

(a) In return for the student electing to receive or receiving educational services from a specific provider of educational services; or

(b) Following the student’s completion of an educational program, if the provider of educational services used the promise of payment as an incentive for the student to enroll in the program.

(3) The restrictions of subsection (2) of this section do not apply to:

(a) Money or other consideration that is provided as required or allowed by law;

(b) Money or other consideration that is provided for the purpose of enabling the student to access the Internet;

(c) Goods and services that are provided for use by a student and that are directly related to the educational program of the provider of educational services; or

(d) Goods and services that are available to all students receiving educational services from the provider of educational services. [2010 c.53 §1]

Note: 339.119 (Prohibition of payment as incentive to receive educational services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 339 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 339.119 — Prohibition of payment as incentive to receive educational services; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.441 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.441
336.441 Use of alcoholic beverages in culinary arts classes
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given that term in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) .

(2) A district school board may adopt a policy that allows the use of alcoholic beverages in the secondary schools of the school district for the following purposes:

(a) As ingredients in cooking or food preparation; and

(b) In a culinary arts class taught at a secondary school of the school district or in preparation for a culinary competition or demonstration by the students of a secondary school of the school district.

(3) A policy adopted under this section must:

(a) Specify the circumstances under which the alcoholic beverages may be used;

(b) Require that the alcoholic beverages be used only while under adult supervision;

(c) Require that the alcoholic beverages be securely stored while not in use;

(d) Require that the parent or legal guardian of each student participating in the culinary arts class provide written consent for the student to use alcoholic beverages in the culinary arts class; and

(e) Allow a student to participate in an alternative project if consent is not provided under paragraph (d) of this subsection or if the student chooses not to participate in a project that requires the use of an alcoholic beverage.

(4) A policy adopted under this section may allow for the use of alcoholic beverages:

(a) At specified culinary competitions or demonstrations while requiring board approval for the use of alcoholic beverages in other culinary competitions or demonstrations; and

(b) In specified culinary arts classes while not allowing for the use of alcoholic beverages in other culinary arts classes. [2011 c.367 §1]

Source: Section 336.441 — Use of alcoholic beverages in culinary arts classes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.730 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.730
344.730 Financial report
Status: in_force

All rehabilitation facilities which receive state aid under the provisions of ORS 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) , on or before January 15, shall file with the Department of Human Services a financial report on the preceding year in the form prescribed by the department. [1963 c.506 §4; 1991 c.93 §8]

Source: Section 344.730 — Financial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.510 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.510
336.510 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that the community school is an expression of the philosophy that the local school is most effective when it involves the people of that community in programs designed to fulfill their needs and interests while increasing the community’s use of personnel, buildings, equipment and other public educational resources. Accordingly, the Department of Education is directed to:

(1) Provide state leadership for community school development;

(2) Assist in the establishment, maintenance and expansion of community schools;

(3) Serve as the state administrative agency for federal community school funding; and

(4) Foster coordination of community school services provided by local schools, community colleges, education service districts, community college service districts and other public and private agencies to avoid unnecessary duplication. [1981 c.259 §2]

Source: Section 336.510 — Legislative findings; direction to Department of Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.678 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.678
358.678 Annual report
Status: in_force

The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee, shall report annually to the Governor and to the Legislative Assembly on the financial condition and operation of the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund. [2001 c.540 §37]

Source: Section 358.678 — Annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.594 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.594
348.594 Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) :

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Diploma mill” means:

(A) A school against which a court or public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , has issued a ruling or finding, after due process procedures, that the school has engaged in dishonest, fraudulent or deceptive practices related to the award of degrees, academic standards or student learning requirements;

(B) An entity without legal authority as a school to issue degrees valid as credentials in the jurisdiction that authorizes issuance of degrees; or

(C) A school or entity that:

(i) Offers fee-based degrees, diplomas or certificates that may be used to represent to the general public that the individual possessing the degree, diploma or certificate has completed a program of post-secondary education or training;

(ii) Requires an individual to complete little or no education or coursework to obtain the degree, diploma or certificate; and

(iii) Has not been accredited by a post-secondary accrediting agency.

(b) “Diploma mill” does not include:

(A) A school operating legally under ORS 348.604 (Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615) ; or

(B) A school that is actively seeking and able to show evidence of reasonable progress toward institutional accreditation with a post-secondary accrediting agency.

(2) “Post-secondary accrediting agency” means a legal entity, or part of a legal entity, that:

(a) Conducts accrediting activities through voluntary peer review;

(b) Makes decisions concerning the accreditation or pre-accreditation status of institutions and programs; and

(c) Is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an entity that conducts the activities and makes the decisions described in this subsection.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “School” means a person, organization, school or institution of learning that confers or offers to confer an academic degree upon a person or to provide academic credit applicable to a degree.

(b) “School” does not include:

(A) An Oregon community college;

(B) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ; or

(C) The Oregon Health and Science University. [1997 c.652 §8; 1999 c.59 §93; 2005 c.546 §8; 2007 c.325 §1; 2016 c.30 §2; 2023 c.557 §7]

Source: Section 348.594 — Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.100 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.100
357.100 State Library responsible for receipt of and access to government publications
Status: in_force

(1) The State Library shall be the agency responsible for receiving copies of government publications and making them available to depository libraries.

(2) The State Librarian shall periodically assess the performance of depository libraries and report the results of these assessments to the State Library Board.

(3) The State Library shall ensure public access to government publications, regardless of the format of the document. [1995 c.69 §7; 2005 c.33 §6; 2015 c.328 §18]

Source: Section 357.100 — State Library responsible for receipt of and access to government publications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.585 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.585
343.585 Instruction in Braille
Status: in_force

Instruction in Braille reading and writing provided under ORS 342.153 (Proficiency in Braille required for teaching license to provide education to blind students) and 343.565 (Definitions for ORS 343.565 to 343.595) to 343.595 (Requirement that textbook publishers supply material in format from which Braille version can be produced) shall be sufficient to enable each student who is blind to communicate effectively. When the need for Braille is determined, the student’s individualized education program shall specify the extent and nature of the student’s training in Braille, pursuant to standards adopted by rule of the State Board of Education. [1993 c.380 §4]

Source: Section 343.585 — Instruction in Braille; individualized education program requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.201 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.201
336.201 Nursing services provided by district
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Licensed practical nurse” means an individual who is licensed as a licensed practical nurse under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) .

(b) “Medically complex students” means students who may have an unstable health condition and who may require daily professional nursing services.

(c) “Medically fragile students” means students who may have a life-threatening health condition and who may require immediate professional nursing services.

(d) “Nursing-dependent students” means students who may have an unstable or life-threatening health condition and who may require daily, direct and continuous professional nursing services.

(e) “Registered nurse” means an individual who is licensed as a registered nurse under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) .

(f) “School nurse” has the meaning given that term in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse.”) .

(2) Each school district shall ensure that the district has access to a sufficient level of nursing services to provide:

(a) One registered nurse or school nurse for every 225 medically complex students.

(b) One registered nurse or school nurse for every 125 medically fragile students.

(c) One registered nurse or school nurse, or one licensed practical nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse or school nurse, for each nursing-dependent student.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, each school district is encouraged to have one registered nurse or school nurse for every 750 students in the school district.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district may satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by using the most cost-effective means available.

(b) A school district may satisfy the requirements described in subsection (2)(a) of this section and the recommendations described in subsection (3) of this section by:

(A) Providing personnel trained and supervised by a registered nurse or school nurse; and

(B) Complying with the requirements of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A registered nurse or school nurse is responsible for coordinating the school nursing services provided to an individual student. The registered nurse or school nurse shall work in partnership with the student’s parent or guardian, health care provider and appropriate school staff to the extent allowed by law.

(b) Decisions related to when or where a student receives school nursing services must jointly be made by the registered nurse or school nurse, the parent or guardian of the student and any appropriate school staff. This paragraph does not apply to students who have an individualized education program and for whom special education and related services are determined by an individualized education program team.

(6) The Department of Education shall submit to the State Board of Education and the interim legislative committees related to education an annual report no later than October 1 of each year that is based on the previous school year and that provides information on:

(a) The availability of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and school nurses in each school district; and

(b) The number of medically complex students, medically fragile students and nursing-dependent students in each school district. [2009 c.843 §2; 2009 c.843 §4]

Source: Section 336.201 — Nursing services provided by district; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.235 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.235
327.235 Reports to the Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall make a report to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than February 1 of each year regarding the implementation of ORS 327.175 (Student Investment Account) to 327.235 (Reports to the Legislative Assembly) . The report must include an annual performance review of each eligible applicant, as defined in ORS 327.185 (Application requirements to receive grants from Student Investment Account) . The report must:

(1) Identify whether the eligible applicant received a grant under ORS 327.175 (Student Investment Account) to 327.235 (Reports to the Legislative Assembly) .

(2) For grant recipients, include a comparison of the grant recipient’s progress toward meeting performance growth targets compared with the actual performance growth targets established by the department for the following:

(a) On-time graduation rates and five-year completion rates, including the overall rate and disaggregated student group rates;

(b) Ninth-grade on-track rates, including the overall rate and disaggregated student group rates;

(c) Third-grade reading proficiency rates, including the overall rate and disaggregated student group rates;

(d) Regular attendance rates, including the overall rate and disaggregated student group rates; and

(e) Any optional local metrics or any targets related to student mental and behavioral health needs established by the State Board of Education. [2019 c.122 §19; 2021 c.350 §3]

Source: Section 327.235 — Reports to the Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.015 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.015
340.015 Notification to students and parents or guardians
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to February 15 of each year, each school district shall notify all high school students and the students’ parents or guardians of the Expanded Options Program for the following school year.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a school district, in the district’s enrollment materials, shall notify a student and the student’s parent or guardian of the Expanded Options Program if the student enrolls in a school of the district after the district has issued the notice described in subsection (1) of this section and the student is:

(a) Transferring to a high school in the district from another district; or

(b) Returning to high school after dropping out of school.

(3) Each school district shall establish a process to:

(a) Ensure that all at-risk students and their parents are notified about the Expanded Options Program.

(b) Identify students who have dropped out of school and provide those students with information about the Expanded Options Program. For the purpose of this paragraph, the school district shall send information about the program to the last-known address of the family of the student.

(4) A school district shall notify a high school student who has officially expressed an intent to participate in the Expanded Options Program pursuant to ORS 340.025 (Notification by student to school district) (1) or (2), and the student’s parent or guardian, of the student’s eligibility status within 20 business days after the student officially expressed the intent.

(5) The State Board of Education shall establish by rule the required components of the notice. The notice must include, but not be limited to, information about:

(a) Financial arrangements for tuition, textbooks, equipment and materials;

(b) Available transportation services;

(c) The effect of enrolling in the Expanded Options Program on the eligible student’s ability to complete the required high school graduation requirements;

(d) The consequences of failing or not completing an eligible post-secondary course;

(e) The requirement that participation in the Expanded Options Program is contingent on acceptance by an eligible post-secondary institution; and

(f) School district timelines affecting student eligibility and duplicate course determinations. [2005 c.674 §5; 2007 c.567 §2; 2023 c.495 §6]

Source: Section 340.015 — Notification to students and parents or guardians; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.261 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.261
343.261 Instruction of certain hospitalized children
Status: in_force

Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education:

(1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, in cooperation with the hospital authorities, shall be responsible for payment of the cost and oversight of the educational programs for children through 21 years of age in the following institutions:

(a) State-operated hospitals;

(b) The Oregon Health and Science University hospitals and clinics; and

(c) Private hospitals not including psychiatric facilities which:

(A) Have the capacity to admit patients from throughout the state;

(B) Provide specialized intensive treatment for children with severe, low-incidence types of disabling conditions; and

(C) Admit children who can expect to be hospitalized for extended periods of time or rehospitalized frequently.

(2) The superintendent shall be responsible for the payment of the cost of the education by contract with the school district in which the state-operated hospital, the Oregon Health and Science University hospital or clinic or the private hospital is located. The hospital shall be responsible for the costs of transportation, care, treatment and medical expenses. The payments may be made to the school district, or at the discretion of the school district, to the district providing the education, as set forth in subsection (3) of this section, from the funds appropriated for the purpose.

(3) The school district in which the state-operated hospital, the Oregon Health and Science University hospital or clinic or the private hospital is located shall be responsible for providing the education directly or through an adjacent school district or through the education service district in which the program is located or one contiguous thereto.

(4) The superintendent shall make the final determinations concerning the eligibility of hospitals to receive state funding under this section. [1959 c.510 §10 (343.211 to 343.291 and 343.990(2) enacted in lieu of 343.234 to 343.304 as compiled in 1957 Replacement Part); 1965 c.100 §402; 1975 c.621 §8; 1975 c.693 §2; 1979 c.737 §1; 1985 c.555 §3; 1989 c.224 §54; 1989 c.491 §39; 1989 c.875 §2; 1995 c.162 §69]

Source: Section 343.261 — Instruction of certain hospitalized children; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.142 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.142
359.142 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, may adopt such rules for the operation of the Arts Program as the director determines necessary or convenient for the program to perform its duties and functions. [1993 c.209 §4]

Source: Section 359.142 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.618 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.618
348.618 Requirements for program certification application
Status: in_force

(1) An application for employee and dependent scholarship program certification shall be filed by the employer establishing the program. The application shall be filed with the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion at least three months prior to the close of the first tax year for which a tax credit under ORS 315.237 (Employee and dependent scholarship program payments) will be claimed.

(2) The application shall be filed on a form prescribed by the director and shall contain the information required by the director, including:

(a) The date on which the proposed employee and dependent scholarship program will first be available to the employer’s employees and their dependents;

(b) The total number of employees of the employer;

(c) The total number of employees who will be eligible, or whose dependents will be eligible, to participate in the program;

(d) The criteria to be used by the employer in determining the eligibility of an employee or an employee’s dependent for a scholarship under the program; and

(e) The annual limit, if any, on the amount of funds to be used for scholarships under the program.

(3) The director shall certify an application that describes an employee and dependent scholarship program that is in compliance with the rules adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission under ORS 348.616 (Minimum criteria for certification of employer program) (1), if made by an employer that meets the employment requirements of ORS 348.616 (Minimum criteria for certification of employer program) (1) and (2).

(4) The director shall certify or reject an application within 60 days of receipt of the application and shall notify the employer of the director’s determination.

(5) An employer whose application has been rejected by the director shall be afforded an opportunity to amend the application to address the director’s objections to the original application.

(6) In the case of an employer whose proposed employee and dependent scholarship program has been certified by the director, the director shall send a letter of program certification to the employer. The letter of program certification shall set forth or incorporate by reference the statements made in the application being certified.

(7) A letter of program certification issued under this section shall remain valid until the employer changes the terms of eligibility for a scholarship under the program, changes the minimum or maximum amount of a scholarship under the program or ceases to be an employer. [2001 c.475 §5; 2011 c.637 §191; 2013 c.747 §125; 2017 c.66 §52]

Source: Section 348.618 — Requirements for program certification application; acceptance and rejection of application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.455 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.455
327.455 Record of purchases by Department of State Lands on foreclosures
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of State Lands shall keep a correct record of all purchases on foreclosures under ORS 327.450 (Foreclosure of mortgages given to secure loans) with a description of the lands so purchased or acquired, and a statement of the fund to which they belong. Such lands shall be placed in the hands of the director and sold or leased under the direction of the department on the best terms obtainable, and the proceeds, to the amount of the principal of the loans, shall be paid into the fund from which the loans were made, and the excess paid to the interest account of that fund.

Source: Section 327.455 — Record of purchases by Department of State Lands on foreclosures; resale or lease of land; disposition of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.555 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.555
344.555 Training under apprenticeship program
Status: in_force

(1) When an individual with an occupational handicap is to be trained as an apprentice as defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , or in a trade or craft for which training standards are established under ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) , the training is subject to the provisions of ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) , and shall be under the jurisdiction of the State Apprenticeship and Training Council in cooperation with the Department of Human Services.

(2) This section is not intended to limit any necessary financial assistance to which or for which an individual with an occupational handicap would otherwise be entitled under ORS 344.550 (Eligibility for and extent of rehabilitation services) . [1963 c.522 §9; 2009 c.11 §43]

Source: Section 344.555 — Training under apprenticeship program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.252 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.252
339.252 Child with disability continues to be entitled to free appropriate public education if removed for disciplinary reasons
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “child with a disability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) .

(2) A child with a disability continues to be entitled to a free appropriate public education if the child has been removed for disciplinary reasons from the child’s current educational placement for more than 10 school days in a school year.

(3) A disciplinary removal is considered a change in educational placement and the school district shall follow special education due process procedures under ORS 343.155 (Procedures to protect rights of child with disability) (5) if:

(a) The removal is for more than 10 consecutive school days; or

(b) The child is removed for more than 10 cumulative school days in a school year, and those removals constitute a pattern based on the length and total time of removals and the proximity of the removals to one another.

(4) A child with a disability shall not be removed for disciplinary reasons under subsection (3) of this section for misconduct that is a manifestation of the child’s disability, except as provided under ORS 343.177 (Educational placement during administrative or judicial proceedings) .

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (5)(h) or (7)(c)(B), a school district shall provide a free appropriate public education in an alternative setting to a child with a disability even if the basis for expulsion was a weapon violation pursuant to ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (7).

(6) School personnel may consider any unique circumstances on a case-by-case basis when determining whether to order a change in placement for a child with a disability who violates a code of student conduct. [1999 c.989 §4; 2005 c.662 §12; 2007 c.70 §98; 2013 c.267 §11]

Source: Section 339.252 — Child with disability continues to be entitled to free appropriate public education if removed for disciplinary reasons; due process procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.420
353.420 Effect of financing agreement on tax status
Status: in_force

A lease or financing agreement under ORS 353.380 (Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420) to 353.420 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) shall not cause property to be subject to property taxation and shall be disregarded in determining whether property is exempt from taxation under ORS chapter 307. [1995 c.162 §21]

Source: Section 353.420 — Effect of financing agreement on tax status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.083 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.083
340.083 Waiver of program requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A school district may request a waiver from the Department of Education of the requirements of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) . The department shall grant the waiver if:

(a) Compliance with the requirements of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) would adversely impact the finances of the school district; or

(b) The school district does all of the following:

(A) Offers a dual credit program, a two-plus-two program, an advanced placement program, an International Baccalaureate program or any other accelerated college credit program;

(B) Ensures that at-risk students who participate in the accelerated college credit programs are not required to make any payments for participation in the programs; and

(C) Has a process for participation in the programs that allows:

(i) All at-risk students who are eligible students to participate in the programs;

(ii) At-risk students to earn the number of credit hours established by the State Board of Education by rule under ORS 340.080 (Limitation on credit hours awarded to students) ; or

(iii) For an increasing number of at-risk students who are eligible students to participate in the programs each school year based on demand and appropriateness and as provided by a plan developed by the school district.

(2) The duration of a waiver granted based on subsection (1) of this section shall be no more than two school years.

(3) There is no limit on the number of times a school district may apply for and be granted a waiver under this section. [2007 c.567 §10; 2011 c.639 §§7,7a]

Source: Section 340.083 — Waiver of program requirements; duration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.180 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.180
328.180 Loans to be made in name of clerk
Status: in_force

All loans shall be made in the name of the clerk of School District No. 1 of Klamath County, but for the benefit of the fund. The clerk shall collect all sums due the fund in the manner provided by law. The principal shall be reloaned.

Source: Section 328.180 — Loans to be made in name of clerk; collection of sums due , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.342 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.342
350.342 Discipline prohibited for reporting party or witness
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A reporting party or a witness who requests an investigation of sexual misconduct may not be subjected to a disciplinary proceeding or sanction for violating the institution of higher education’s student conduct policy related to drug or alcohol use, trespassing or unauthorized entry of school facilities or other violations of a school policy or code of conduct that is discovered in connection with the alleged sexual misconduct unless the institution determines that the report was not made in good faith or that the violation of the policy was an egregious violation.

(b) As used in this subsection, an “egregious violation” includes but is not limited to taking an action that places the health and safety of another individual at risk.

(2) If the code of conduct of an institution of higher education prohibits sexual activity or certain forms of sexual activity, including but not limited to same-gender relationships or sexual activity, the institution may not take disciplinary action against:

(a) Individuals who report sexual misconduct or nonharassing sexual activity related to sexual misconduct that is discovered during an investigation into reported sexual misconduct; or

(b) Other nonharassing sexual activity that is discovered during an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct.

(3) In any instance in which disciplinary action is taken against an individual who has reported sexual misconduct, the institution of higher education shall review the disciplinary action to determine if there is a link between the disclosed sexual misconduct and the misconduct that led to the reporting party’s being disciplined. [2023 c.550 §8]

Source: Section 350.342 — Discipline prohibited for reporting party or witness; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.545 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.545
358.545 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Revenue and the State Historic Preservation Officer shall adopt rules within their areas of expertise as necessary to carry out the purposes of special assessment under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) . [1975 c.514 §11; 1995 c.5 §16; 1995 c.693 §13; 2001 c.540 §17; 2009 c.892 §17]

Source: Section 358.545 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).