ORS § 341.551 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.551
341.551 Optional retirement plan for administrative employees
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapter 238 or 238A, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development may establish and administer an optional retirement plan for administrative employees of community college districts who are eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System. Any community college district may participate in the plan by giving written notice to the office.

(2) An administrative employee may make an election to participate in the optional retirement plan if the community college district that employs the employee is participating in the plan. The election must be made in the following manner:

(a) An administrative employee who is an active member of the Public Employees Retirement System may make an election to participate in the plan within 180 days after the community college district commences participation in the plan, effective on the first day of the month following the election.

(b) An administrative employee who is hired after the community college district commences participation in the plan may make an election to participate in the plan within the first six months of employment, effective on the first day of the month following six full months of employment.

(3) An administrative employee who does not elect to participate in the optional retirement plan remains or becomes a member of the Public Employees Retirement System in accordance with ORS chapters 238 and 238A.

(4) An administrative employee may elect to participate in the optional retirement plan only if at the time the election becomes effective the employee is not concurrently employed in a position with any participating public employer other than the community college district in a position that entitles the employee to membership in the Public Employees Retirement System. Except as provided in subsection (9) of this section, employees who elect to participate in the optional retirement plan are ineligible for active membership in the Public Employees Retirement System for as long as those employees are employed by a community college district that participates in the plan, whether by reason of employment by the district or any other participating public employer.

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(a) An administrative employee who elects to participate in the optional retirement plan, who has creditable service under ORS chapter 238 as defined by ORS 238.005 (Definitions) and who is not vested shall be considered by the Public Employees Retirement Board to be a terminated member under the provisions of ORS 238.095 (Termination of membership) as of the effective date of the election, and the amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238.250 (Regular accounts) , 238.260 (Variable Annuity Account) , 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) shall be transferred directly to the optional retirement plan by the Public Employees Retirement Board in the manner provided by subsection (6) of this section.

(b) An administrative employee who elects to participate in the optional retirement plan, who has creditable service under ORS chapter 238 as defined by ORS 238.005 (Definitions) and who is vested shall be considered to be an inactive member by the Public Employees Retirement Board and shall retain all the rights, privileges and options under ORS chapter 238 unless the employee makes a written request to the Public Employees Retirement Board for a transfer of the amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238.250 (Regular accounts) , 238.260 (Variable Annuity Account) , 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) to the optional retirement plan. A request for a transfer must be made at the time the member elects to participate in the optional retirement plan. Upon receiving the request, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall transfer all amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238.250 (Regular accounts) , 238.260 (Variable Annuity Account) , 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) directly to the optional retirement plan in the manner provided by subsection (6) of this section and shall terminate all rights, privileges and options of the employee under the Public Employees Retirement System.

(c) An administrative employee who elects to participate in the optional retirement plan and who is a member of the pension program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan as described in ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) on the date that the election becomes effective, but who has not vested in the program under ORS 238A.115 (Vesting) on the date that the election becomes effective, shall be considered to be a terminated member of the Public Employees Retirement System by the Public Employees Retirement Board as of the effective date of the election. The board shall transfer the amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) directly to the optional retirement plan in the manner provided by subsection (6) of this section.

(d) An administrative employee who elects to participate in the optional retirement plan and who is a vested member of the pension program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan as described in ORS 238A.115 (Vesting) on the date that the election becomes effective shall be considered an inactive member of the pension program by the Public Employees Retirement Board as of the effective date of the election. A member who is subject to the provisions of this paragraph retains all the rights, privileges and options of an inactive member of the pension program, unless the member makes a written request to the Public Employees Retirement Board for a transfer of the amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) to the optional retirement plan. The request must be made at the time the member elects to participate in the optional retirement plan. Upon receiving the request, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall transfer the amounts credited to the member accounts of the member established under ORS 238A.350 (Individual accounts established) and 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) directly to the optional retirement plan in the manner provided by subsection (6) of this section and shall terminate the membership of the employee in the Public Employees Retirement System.

(e) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (d) of this subsection, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall not treat any employee as an inactive member under the provisions of this subsection for the purpose of receiving any benefit under ORS chapter 238 or 238A that requires that the employee be separated from all service with participating public employers and with employers who are treated as part of a participating public employer’s controlled group under the federal laws and rules governing the status of the Public Employees Retirement System and the Public Employees Retirement Fund as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust.

(6) Any amounts transferred from the Public Employees Retirement Fund under subsection (5) of this section shall be transferred directly to the optional retirement plan by the Public Employees Retirement Board and shall not be made available to the employee.

(7) An employee participating in the optional retirement plan shall contribute monthly an amount equal to the percentage of the employee’s salary that the employee would otherwise have contributed as an employee contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System if the employee had not elected to participate in the optional retirement plan.

(8) A participating community college district shall contribute monthly to the optional retirement plan the percentage of salary for each employee participating in the plan that is equal to the percentage of salary that is required to be made as the employer contribution under ORS 238A.220 (Employer contributions) , less any contributions made by reason of unfunded liabilities. The district may make contributions under this subsection only during periods of time in which the employee would be eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System if the employee had not elected to participate in the optional retirement plan.

(9) An administrative employee who elects to participate in the optional retirement plan may make an election to withdraw from the plan. An employee may make an election under this subsection only once. Upon withdrawing from the plan:

(a) All contributions made to the plan before the effective date of the withdrawal remain credited to the employee;

(b) The employee becomes a member of the Public Employees Retirement System under ORS chapter 238A if the member meets all requirements for membership under ORS chapter 238A; and

(c) The employee is barred from ever again electing to participate in the optional retirement plan.

(10) For the purposes of this section, “administrative employee” means a president, vice president or dean, or a person holding a position that is the equivalent of a president, vice president or dean. [2005 c.728 §2; 2015 c.366 §23; 2019 c.355 §19]

Source: Section 341.551 — Optional retirement plan for administrative employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.650 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.650
343.650 Definitions for ORS 343.650 to 343.680
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 343.650 (Definitions for ORS 343.650 to 343.680) to 343.680 (Advance payments and reimbursements to districts of at least 40,000 for operation and construction costs) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Disadvantaged children” means children who in their backgrounds are socially or culturally deprived to such a degree that without supplemental facilities and services they cannot profit in the regular school program to the same extent as children with normal backgrounds.

(2) “Facilities and services”:

(a) Means special equipment, materials, supplies and services and regular equipment, materials, supplies and services to the extent that they are specially used or consumed in providing special education for the primary purpose of preventing or overcoming learning deficiencies; and

(b) Includes special classes, special instruction in or in addition to regular classes, nursery schools and kindergartens, extracurricular programs, camp and recreation programs, testing and research programs, orientation programs, counseling and guidance programs, cafeteria service, transportation and the construction and use of special schools or centers, or the construction of additions thereto. [1965 c.531 §1; 1967 c.443 §1]

Source: Section 343.650 — Definitions for ORS 343.650 to 343.680 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.250 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.250
339.250 Duty of student to comply with rules
Status: in_force

(1) Public school students shall comply with rules for the government of such schools, pursue the prescribed course of study, use the prescribed textbooks and submit to the teachers’ authority.

(2) Each district school board shall adopt written policies for the discipline, suspension or expulsion of any refractory student. The policies:

(a) May allow discipline, suspension or expulsion for conduct that includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Willful disobedience;

(B) Open defiance of the authority of a school employee;

(C) Possession or distribution of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances;

(D) Use or display of profane or obscene language;

(E) Willful damage or injury to school property;

(F) Use of threats, intimidation, harassment or coercion against a student or a school employee;

(G) Assault of a school employee or another student; or

(H) Intentional attempts, by word or conduct, to place a school employee or another student in fear of imminent serious physical injury.

(b) Must require consideration of the age of a student and the past pattern of behavior of a student prior to imposing the suspension or expulsion of a student.

(c) Must limit the use of expulsion to the following circumstances:

(A) For conduct that poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school employees;

(B) When other strategies to change student conduct have been ineffective, except that expulsion may not be used to address truancy; or

(C) When the expulsion is required by law.

(d) In addition to any limitations imposed by paragraph (c) of this subsection, for a student who is in fifth grade or lower, must limit the use of out-of-school suspension or of expulsion to the following circumstances:

(A) For nonaccidental conduct causing serious physical harm to a student or school employee;

(B) When a school administrator determines, based upon the administrator’s observation or upon a report from a school employee, that the student’s conduct poses a direct threat to the health or safety of students or school employees; or

(C) When the suspension or expulsion is required by law.

(e) When an out-of-school suspension is imposed as provided under paragraph (d) of this subsection, must require the school district to take steps to prevent the recurrence of the behavior that led to the out-of-school suspension and return the student to a classroom setting so that the disruption of the student’s academic instruction is minimized.

(f) Must be limited so that:

(A) The duration of an expulsion may not be more than one calendar year.

(B) The duration of a suspension may not be more than 10 school days.

(g) Notwithstanding ORS 336.010 (School month) , may require a student to attend school during nonschool hours as an alternative to suspension if the total number of hours does not exceed the equivalent of 10 school days.

(3) Pursuant to the policies adopted as provided by subsection (2) of this section, each school district shall develop a student handbook, code of conduct or other document that:

(a) Defines and helps create a learning environment that students respect;

(b) Defines acceptable norms of behavior for students and the types of behavior that are subject to discipline;

(c) Establishes procedures to address behavior or circumstances that pose a threat to the safety of students or employees of the school;

(d) Establishes a system of consequences that are designed to correct student misconduct and promote behavior within acceptable norms; and

(e) Makes the system of consequences known to the school community through the dissemination of information to students, parents, legal guardians and school district employees.

(4) Each district school board shall adopt written policies on managing students who threaten violence or harm in public schools. The policies adopted by a district school board under this section shall include all of the following:

(a) Staff reporting methods.

(b) Provisions that allow an administrator to consider and implement any of the following options:

(A) Immediately removing from the classroom setting any student who has threatened to injure another person or to severely damage school property.

(B) Placing the student in a setting where the behavior will receive immediate attention, including, but not limited to, the office of the school principal, vice principal, assistant principal, counselor or a school psychologist licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission or the office of any licensed mental health professional.

(C) Requiring that a school obtain an evaluation of a student by a licensed mental health professional before allowing the student to return to the classroom setting. A student who is removed from the classroom setting for an evaluation may not be removed for more than 10 school days unless the administrator is able to show good cause that an evaluation could not be completed in that time period. The policy must describe the circumstances under which the district school board may enter into contracts with licensed mental health professionals to perform any evaluations required under this subparagraph.

(c) The requirement that an administrator provide to the parent or legal guardian of the student notification that describes the student’s behavior and the school’s response.

(d) A provision for the allocation of any funds necessary for the school district to implement the policies described in this subsection.

(5) In establishing and enforcing discipline, suspension and expulsion policies, a district school board shall ensure that the policy is designed to:

(a) Protect students and school employees from harm;

(b) Provide opportunities for students to learn from their mistakes;

(c) Foster positive learning communities;

(d) Keep students in school and attending class;

(e) Impose disciplinary sanctions without bias against students from a protected class, as defined in ORS 339.351 (Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364) ;

(f) Implement a graduated set of age-appropriate responses to misconduct that are fair, nondiscriminatory and proportionate in relation to each student’s individual conduct;

(g) Employ a range of strategies for prevention, intervention and discipline that take into account a student’s developmental capacities and that are proportionate to the degree and severity of the student’s misbehavior;

(h) Propose, prior to a student’s expulsion or leaving school, alternative programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling for the student that are appropriate and accessible to the student in the following circumstances:

(A) Following a second or subsequent occurrence within any three-year period of a severe disciplinary problem with the student; or

(B) When a parent or legal guardian applies for the student’s exemption from compulsory attendance on a semiannual basis as provided in ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (2);

(i) To the extent practicable, use approaches that are shown through research to be effective in reducing student misbehavior and promoting safe and productive social behavior; and

(j) Ensure that school conduct and discipline codes comply with all state and federal laws concerning the education of students with disabilities.

(6) Except for policies adopted under subsection (7) of this section, any policies adopted under this section must provide for the dissemination of information about alternative programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling, as described in subsection (5)(h) of this section, in writing to the student and the parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship with the student at least once every six months, unless the information has changed because of the availability of new programs.

(7) Each district school board shall adopt a written policy involving firearms, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921. The policy shall:

(a) Require expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year of any student who is determined to have:

(A) Brought a firearm to a school, to school property under the jurisdiction of the school district or to an activity under the jurisdiction of the school district;

(B) Possessed, concealed or used a firearm in a school, on school property under the jurisdiction of the school district or at an activity under the jurisdiction of the school district; or

(C) Brought to or possessed, concealed or used a firearm at an interscholastic activity administered by a voluntary organization.

(b) Allow exceptions:

(A) For courses, programs and activities approved by the school district that are conducted on school property, including, but not limited to, hunter safety courses, Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, firearm-related sports or firearm-related vocational courses; and

(B) Identified by and adopted by the State Board of Education by rule.

(c) Allow a superintendent of a school district to:

(A) Modify the expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis.

(B) Propose alternative programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling for a student that are appropriate and accessible to the student. If alternative programs are appropriate for a student, the superintendent shall ensure that information about programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling is provided in writing to the student and the parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship with the student at least once every six months, or at any time the information changes because of the availability of new programs.

(d) Require a referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency of any student who is expelled under this subsection.

(e) Require an annual reporting to the Department of Education of the name of each school that had an expulsion under this subsection and the number of students expelled from each school.

(8) Each district school board shall adopt and disseminate written policies for the use of physical force upon a student. The policies must allow an individual who is a teacher, administrator, school employee or school volunteer to use reasonable physical force upon a student when and to the extent the application of force is consistent with ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) .

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(a) The authority to discipline a student does not authorize the infliction of corporal punishment. Every resolution, bylaw, rule, ordinance or other act of a district school board, a public charter school or the Department of Education that permits or authorizes the infliction of corporal punishment upon a student is void and unenforceable.

(b) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Corporal punishment” means the willful infliction of, or willfully causing the infliction of, physical pain on a student.

(B) “Corporal punishment” does not include:

(i) The use of physical force authorized by ORS 161.205 (Use of physical force generally) (2), (4) or (5) for the reasons specified therein; or

(ii) Physical pain or discomfort resulting from or caused by participation in athletic competition or other such recreational activity, voluntarily engaged in by a student.

(10) For purposes of this section, calculations of the number of school days that a student is removed from a classroom setting shall be as follows:

(a) As a half day if the student is out of school for half, or less than half, of the scheduled school day; and

(b) As a full day if the student is out of school for more than half of the scheduled school day. [1965 c.100 §289; 1971 c.561 §1; 1975 c.665 §1; 1979 c.739 §1a; 1979 c.836 §2; 1981 c.246 §2; 1989 c.619 §2; 1989 c.889 §1; 1995 c.656 §2; 1996 c.16 §2; 1999 c.59 §86; 1999 c.576 §1; 1999 c.717 §4; 2001 c.810 §7; 2011 c.313 §20; 2011 c.665 §§8,9; 2013 c.133 §3; 2013 c.267 §§3,5; 2015 c.237 §1; 2015 c.238 §1; 2019 c.267 §8; 2023 c.27 §2]

Source: Section 339.250 — Duty of student to comply with rules; policies on discipline, suspension, expulsion, threats of violence or harm, firearms and physical force; student handbook or code of conduct; enforcement of policies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.115 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.115
326.115 Department of Education Account
Status: in_force

The Department of Education Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Department of Education, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the department to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the department. [2001 c.716 §12]

Source: Section 326.115 — Department of Education Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.123 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.123
342.123 Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to and not in lieu of any other law or rule or standard established by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, the commission shall require an applicant for a first-time license or registration issued by the commission to demonstrate knowledge of:

(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other relevant federal and state statutes prohibiting discrimination; and

(b) Ethical standards of professional conduct for licensees and registrants, as determined by the commission.

(2) The requirements of this section do not apply to an applicant who is present in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa. [1977 c.805 §2; 1981 c.663 §1; 2009 c.392 §1; 2011 c.648 §3]

Source: Section 342.123 — Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.226 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.226
357.226 District board members
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of the district shall be a board of five members, to be elected by the electors of the district. The district board shall appoint a district librarian, who shall be the secretary for the district.

(2) Any elector residing within the district shall be qualified to serve as a district board member. [1981 c.226 §3]

Source: Section 357.226 — District board members; appointment of librarian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.530 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.530
326.530 Management, development and disposition of intellectual property
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education may manage, develop or dispose of property acquired under ORS 326.520 (Acquisition of intellectual property by board) in any manner deemed by the board to be in the public interest. The board may contract with any person regarding such management, development or disposition.

(2) The board may determine the terms and conditions of any transaction authorized by ORS 326.520 (Acquisition of intellectual property by board) to 326.540 (Revenue from intellectual property) and need not require competitive bids in connection therewith. No formal publicity or advertising is required regarding property for the development of which the board wishes to contract, but the board shall make reasonable efforts to disseminate pertinent information in appropriate research and industrial circles.

(3) If the board deems it inadvisable to proceed with the development or management of property acquired under ORS 326.520 (Acquisition of intellectual property by board) , it may reassign such property to the person from whom it was acquired upon being compensated for any expenditure made on account of such property. [Formerly 326.104]

Source: Section 326.530 — Management, development and disposition of intellectual property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.220 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.220
358.220 Annual historical society report of fund moneys expended
Status: in_force

On or before January 1 of each year, every historical society specified in ORS 358.200 (Annual estimate of money required by historical societies) which has received moneys from a county historical fund shall submit a report in writing to the governing body of the county showing in detail how such moneys have been expended during the preceding fiscal year ending June 30. [Amended by 1977 c.325 §3; 2023 c.173 §7]

Source: Section 358.220 — Annual historical society report of fund moneys expended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.437 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.437
342.437 Goal
Status: in_force

(1) As a result of this state’s commitment to equality for the diverse peoples of this state, the goals of the state are that:

(a) The percentage of diverse educators employed by a school district or an education service district reflects the percentage of diverse students in the public schools of this state or the percentage of diverse students in the district.

(b) The percentage of diverse employees employed by the Department of Education reflects the percentage of diverse students in the public schools of this state.

(2) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Educator Advancement Council, shall use federal reports on educator equity to monitor school district and education service district progress on meeting the goal described in subsection (1)(a) of this section, in relation to the recruitment, hiring and retention of diverse educators. [1991 c.434 §2; 2013 c.778 §2; 2015 c.647 §§25,46; 2021 c.518 §7; 2022 c.44 §1]

Source: Section 342.437 — Goal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.635 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.635
354.635 Contents of petition of formation
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to matters named in ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) , the petition to form a translator district shall include:

(a) A brief description of the proposed system including the type of construction, location, number of translators to be erected and the number of television channels to be provided.

(b) The maximum service charge that may be charged by the district.

(2) The petition shall be addressed to and filed with the county board of the principal county and the proceeding conducted as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.845 (Costs) . [1975 c.286 §3; 1979 c.108 §10; 2005 c.22 §253]

Source: Section 354.635 — Contents of petition of formation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.645 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.645
327.645 Financing of programs mandated by state and federal programs
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly recognizes that:

(1) Various programs adopted by the Legislative Assembly and by various state and federal agencies have fiscal and revenue impact on school districts.

(2) To the greatest extent possible, state government should pay an appropriate share of expenses incurred by the districts as the result of mandates from the Legislative Assembly and state agencies. [1989 c.970 §1]

Source: Section 327.645 — Financing of programs mandated by state and federal programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.355 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.355
359.355 Art work reproduction rights retained by artist unless expressly transferred
Status: reserved

(1) Whenever a work of fine art is sold or otherwise transferred by or on behalf of the artist who created it, or the heirs or personal representatives thereof, the right of reproduction thereof is reserved to the grantor until the right passes into the public domain pursuant to federal copyright laws unless the right is sooner expressly transferred by an instrument, note or memorandum in writing signed by the owner of the rights conveyed or the duly authorized agent thereof.

(2) Nothing contained in this section is intended to prohibit the fair use, as defined in the federal copyright law (17 U.S.C. 107), of such work of fine art. [1981 c.824 §2]

Source: Section 359.355 — Art work reproduction rights retained by artist unless expressly transferred; effect of federal copyright laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.495 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.495
343.495 Operation of early childhood special education or early intervention programs by department
Status: in_force

(1) If no contractor is designated for a service area, and no qualified county agency is available to manage the necessary services or to subcontract the services, the Department of Education may provide early childhood special education and early intervention services in a local, county or service area.

(2) Contractors designated under this section shall coordinate services with other services provided through the Oregon Early Learning System. The coordination of services shall be consistent with federal and state law.

(3) Programs operated by the Department of Education must comply with rules adopted by the State Board of Education for early childhood special education and early intervention contractors. [1991 c.749 §10; 1993 c.45 §233; 2001 c.831 §27; 2012 c.37 §90]

Source: Section 343.495 — Operation of early childhood special education or early intervention programs by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.875 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.875
339.875 Procurement, display and salute of flags
Status: in_force

(1) Each district school board and public charter school governing body shall:

(a) Procure a United States flag and an Oregon State flag of suitable sizes and shall cause the flags to be displayed upon or near each school building under the control of the board or used by the governing body:

(A) During school hours, except in unsuitable weather; and

(B) At any other time the board or the governing body deems proper.

(b) Procure United States flags of a suitable size for classrooms and cause a flag to be displayed in each classroom in each school building under the control of the board or used by the governing body.

(c) Provide students with the opportunity to salute the United States flag at least once each week of the school year by reciting: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, a public charter school governing body is required to procure and display a flag upon or near a public charter school building only if:

(a) The public charter school is located in a public building; or

(b) The public charter school is located in a private building and proper equipment is readily available for the purpose of displaying the flag.

(3) Students who do not participate in the salute provided for by this section must maintain a respectful silence during the salute. [Formerly 332.100 and then 336.045 and then 336.630; 1999 c.137 §1; 2013 c.466 §1]

Source: Section 339.875 — Procurement, display and salute of flags , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.260 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.260
328.260 Tax levy to pay interest and principal of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board shall ascertain and levy annually, in addition to all other taxes, a direct ad valorem tax on all the taxable property in the school district, sufficient to pay the maturing interest and principal of all serial school district bonds promptly when and as such payments become due. The amount of the tax may be increased by an amount sufficient to retire any bonds that may be callable. The board shall in each year include the taxes in the school district budget for such year. The taxes shall in each year be certified, extended upon the tax rolls and collected by the same officers in the same manner and at the same time as the taxes for general county purposes.

(2) The funds derived from the tax levies may be retained by the county treasurer or county fiscal officer without being paid to the school district or may be held in trust by an insured institution or trust company, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , designated by the district to hold the funds. The funds shall be kept in a separate fund to be known as and designated “School District No. ___ Bond Interest and Sinking Fund,” which shall be irrevocably pledged to and used solely for the payment of the interest accruing on and the principal of the bonds when due, so long as any of the bonds or the coupons thereto appertaining remain outstanding and unpaid. The interest earnings of the fund shall be credited thereto and become a part thereof. For failure to retain and account for such funds, as provided in this section, the county treasurer, county fiscal officer or insured institution or trust company designated by the district shall be liable upon the official bond of the treasurer, other officer or institution, respectively.

(3) The fund shall not be diverted or used for any other purpose; but if a surplus remains after all interest and principal have been paid on all serial school district bonds then outstanding and unpaid, the surplus may be transferred to such other fund as the district school board may direct. [Amended by 1955 c.467 §1; 1965 c.100 §57a; 1981 c.441 §2; 1985 c.762 §184; 1997 c.631 §461]

Source: Section 328.260 — Tax levy to pay interest and principal of bonds; use of funds derived from tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.990 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.990
345.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 345.020 (Duty and powers of Higher Education Coordinating Commission) , 345.030 (License requirements) , 345.070 (Registered agent identification credential) , 345.115 (Refund schedule) or 345.325 (Minimum standards) is a Class B misdemeanor. [Amended by 1975 c.478 §26; subsection (2) enacted as 1975 c.557 §9; 1993 c.45 §280; 2011 c.301 §8]

Source: Section 345.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.080
337.080 Report of textbook and instructional material adoptions
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall immediately report to the public the textbooks and instructional materials that have been adopted and placed on the list under ORS 337.050 (List of textbooks and instructional materials) . The report shall be signed by the chairperson of the board. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §256; 1975 c.754 §11; 1991 c.886 §8; 2001 c.461 §3]

Source: Section 337.080 — Report of textbook and instructional material adoptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.490 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.490
358.490 Review and approval of application
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After an application is submitted under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) , the State Historic Preservation Officer shall first review the application to determine whether the application meets the requirements of ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) and may view the premises.

(b) If the officer determines that the application does not meet the requirements of ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) , the officer shall return the application with an explanation for the nonacceptance.

(c) If the officer determines that the application is complete, the officer shall mail or otherwise transmit copies of the application to the appropriate county assessor, local landmark commission and governing body.

(2) Within 30 days from the date the State Historic Preservation Officer transmits the copy of the application under subsection (1) of this section, the county assessor shall review the application for accuracy and completeness of description and other matters within the expertise of the county assessor, and shall make recommendations regarding the validity and appropriateness of the application to the officer.

(3) Within 30 days from the date the State Historic Preservation Officer transmits the copy of the application under subsection (1) of this section, the governing body shall review the application for matters relating to public benefit and shall make recommendations regarding the classification to the officer.

(4) During the review process of each application, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall consider the county assessor’s and governing body’s recommendations submitted under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After receiving recommendations from the county assessor and governing body under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall approve or deny the application or approve the application with conditions.

(b) The officer may approve the application with respect to only part of the property that is the subject of the application. However, if any part of the application is denied, the applicant may withdraw the application.

(c) The officer may not disapprove the application solely because of the potential loss of revenue that might result from granting the application.

(6) Property classified as historic property under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) is entitled to any other exemption or special assessment provided by law.

(7) A preservation plan that has been approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer may be amended from time to time, either at the request of the owner or at the request of the State Historic Preservation Officer. The amendments may be approved, approved in part or disapproved by the State Historic Preservation Officer. To the extent the amendments are approved, amendments shall become part of the preservation plan that must be carried out in order that the property not be disqualified as historic property. [1975 c.514 §4; 1983 c.720 §4; 1995 c.5 §7; 1995 c.693 §4; 2001 c.540 §5; 2009 c.892 §4]

Source: Section 358.490 — Review and approval of application; withdrawal; amendment of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.120 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.120
338.120 Additional requirements for virtual public charter schools
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other requirements of this chapter for a public charter school, a virtual public charter school must have:

(a) A plan for academic achievement that addresses how the school will improve student learning and meet academic content standards required by ORS 329.045 (Revision of Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements, Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards) .

(b) Performance criteria the school will use to measure the progress of the school in meeting the academic performance goals set by the school for its first five years of operation.

(c) A plan for implementing the proposed education program of the school by directly and significantly involving parents and guardians of students enrolled in the school and involving the professional employees of the school.

(d) A budget, business plan and governance plan for the operation of the school.

(e) In the charter of the school, a requirement that the school:

(A) Monitor and track student progress and attendance; and

(B) Provide student assessments in a manner that ensures that an individual student is being assessed and that the assessment is valid.

(f) Notwithstanding ORS 338.135 (Employees) (7), a plan to ensure that:

(A) All superintendents, assistant superintendents and principals of the school are licensed to administer by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; and

(B) Teachers who are licensed to teach by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission teach at least 95 percent of the school’s instructional hours.

(g) A plan for maintaining student records and school records, including financial records, at a designated central office of operations that is located:

(A) If the sponsor is a school district, within the school district that is the sponsor and as specified in the charter of the school; or

(B) If the sponsor is the State Board of Education, at a central office located in Oregon and as specified in the charter of the school.

(h) A plan to provide equitable access to the education program of the school by ensuring that each student enrolled in the school:

(A) Has access to and use of computer and printer equipment as needed;

(B) Is offered an Internet service cost reimbursement arrangement under which the school reimburses the parent or guardian of the student, at a rate set by the school, for the costs of obtaining Internet service at the minimum connection speed required to effectively access the education program provided by the school; or

(C) Has access to and use of computer and printer equipment and is offered Internet service cost reimbursement.

(i) A plan to provide access to computer and printer equipment and the Internet service cost reimbursement as described in paragraph (h) of this subsection by students enrolled in the school who are from families that qualify as low-income under Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.).

(j) A plan to conduct school-sponsored optional educational events at least six times each school year at locations selected to provide convenient access to all students enrolled in the school who want to participate.

(k) A plan to conduct meetings at least twice a week between teachers and students enrolled in the school, either in person or through the use of conference calls or other technology.

(L) A plan to provide opportunities for face-to-face meetings between teachers and students enrolled in the school at least six times each school year.

(m) A plan to provide, at the time of a student’s enrollment, written notice to the sponsor and, if different, to the school district where the student is a resident. Notification must be provided within 10 days after enrollment and must include:

(A) The name, age and address of the student; and

(B) The name of the school in which the student was formerly enrolled.

(n) A plan to provide, at the time of a student’s withdrawal for a reason other than graduation from high school, written notice to the sponsor and, if different, to the school district where the student is a resident. Notification must be provided within 10 days after withdrawal and must include:

(A) The name, age and address of the student;

(B) The reason the student no longer is enrolled and, if applicable, the name of the school in which the student will enroll, if known to the virtual public charter school; and

(C) The last day on which the student was enrolled at the virtual public charter school.

(o) An agreement to provide a student’s education records to the student’s resident school district or to the sponsor, upon request of the resident school district or sponsor.

(2) For a virtual public charter school:

(a) A person who is a member of the school district board for the sponsor of the virtual public charter school may not be:

(A) An employee of the virtual public charter school;

(B) A member of the governing body of the virtual public charter school; or

(C) An employee or other representative of any third-party entity with which the virtual public charter school has entered into a contract to provide educational services.

(b) A person who is a member of the governing body of the virtual public charter school may not be an employee of a third-party entity with which the virtual public charter school has entered, or intends to enter, into a contract to provide educational services.

(3) If a virtual public charter school enters into a contract with a third-party entity to provide educational services for the virtual public charter school:

(a) No employee or member of the governing board of the third-party entity may attend an executive session of the school district board of the school district that is the sponsor of the virtual public charter school;

(b) An employee of the virtual public charter school may not promote the sale or benefits of private supplemental services or classes offered by the third-party entity;

(c) The educational services provided by the third-party entity must be consistent with state standards and requirements, and must be changed on the same timelines that changes are imposed on the nonvirtual public charter schools of this state; and

(d) The virtual public charter school must have on file the third-party entity’s budget for the provision of educational services and that budget must itemize:

(A) The salaries of supervisory and management personnel and consultants who are providing educational or related services for a public charter school in this state; and

(B) The annual operating expenses and profit margin of the third-party entity for providing educational services to a public charter school in this state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The sponsor or a member of the public may request access to any of the documents described in subsections (1) and (3)(d) of this section that are public records, as provided by ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(b) Upon request by a sponsor or a member of the public, a virtual public charter school must provide reasonable access to the documents described in subsections (1) and (3)(d) of this section that are public records, as provided by ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The documents may be provided electronically. [2009 c.691 §8; 2010 c.72 §1; 2011 c.649 §1; 2011 c.684 §2; 2017 c.726 §4]

Source: Section 338.120 — Additional requirements for virtual public charter schools; access to documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.540 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.540
350.540 Venture grant program
Status: in_force

The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) 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 the 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. [Formerly 351.692; 2016 c.31 §3]

Source: Section 350.540 — Venture grant program; applicant requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.420
342.420 Member’s salary
Status: in_force

(1) Membership on the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall not affect a member’s compensation from the employer of the member or any other benefits to which the member is entitled.

(2) A school district required to employ a substitute for a teacher or administrator who is absent from employment while performing duties as a member of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement for the district’s actual expenses in employing the substitute. Reimbursement for the expense of employing such substitutes shall be made by the commission from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account. [1965 c.535 §13]

Source: Section 342.420 — Member’s salary; reimbursement to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.182 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.182
332.182 Condemnation of realty for school purposes
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it is necessary for any school district to acquire any real property for necessary school purposes, and the owner of the real property and the district school board cannot agree upon the price to be paid therefor, and the damage for the taking thereof, if any, the district school board may commence and prosecute any necessary or appropriate action for the condemnation of the real property required for school purposes. The title acquired by any school district by any such action shall be a fee simple title.

(2) The procedure for condemnation shall be the procedure provided by law for condemnation of land or rights of way by public corporations or quasi-public corporations for public use or for corporate purposes. [1965 c.100 §145]

Source: Section 332.182 — Condemnation of realty for school purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.664 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.664
358.664 Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund. Moneys in the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund are continuously appropriated to the State Historic Preservation Officer for the following purposes:

(a) To provide loans to owners of historic property, as described in ORS 358.662 (Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678) to 358.678 (Annual report) .

(b) To pay for administrative expenses of the State Historic Preservation Officer in:

(A) Processing applications for loans made under ORS 358.662 (Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678) to 358.678 (Annual report) ;

(B) Investigating historic property rehabilitation projects funded by loans made under ORS 358.662 (Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678) to 358.678 (Annual report) ; and

(C) Collecting loans made under ORS 358.662 (Definitions for ORS 358.662 to 358.678) to 358.678 (Annual report) .

(c) To pay expenses incurred by the Attorney General in the exercise of the Attorney General’s enforcement authority described in ORS 358.955 (Civil enforcement) or in the Attorney General’s criminal prosecution of violations of ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) or ORS chapter 97 or 390.

(d) To promote public education regarding cultural preservation.

(2) The Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Repayment of moneys loaned from the fund;

(c) Moneys transferred to the fund from the federal government or from private contributions;

(d) Application fees required under ORS 358.668 (Historic preservation loans) ;

(e) Interest and other earnings on moneys in the fund;

(f) Moneys recovered by the Attorney General in the exercise of the Attorney General’s enforcement authority described in ORS 358.955 (Civil enforcement) ; and

(g) Gifts, grants or donations received from any source.

(3) The State Historic Preservation Officer may seek or accept gifts, grants or donations from any source for the purposes specified in subsection (1)(c) and (d) of this section. Moneys received under this subsection shall be paid into the fund established in subsection (1) of this section. [2001 c.540 §30; 2009 c.89 §1]

Source: Section 358.664 — Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.274 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.274
352.274 Sexual orientation and gender identity identification on university forms
Status: in_force

(1) Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall allow all students, faculty and staff to identify the person’s sexual orientation and gender identity on any forms used to collect demographic data that includes gender, race or ethnicity.

(2) Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall make the demographic data collected under subsection (1) of this section available to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in the format determined by the commission under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The commission shall:

(a) By rule establish a common format and time frame for the collection and reporting of the demographic data specified in subsection (1) of this section;

(b) Evaluate the degree to which public universities are complying with the requirements set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; and

(c) During each regular session of the Legislative Assembly, submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the committees related to higher education that:

(A) Sets forth the progress public universities have made toward implementing the requirements set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; and

(B) Summarizes the demographic data collected by the commission under this section. [2015 c.670 §1; 2021 c.367 §19]

Source: Section 352.274 — Sexual orientation and gender identity identification on university forms; collection of identification information by Higher Education Coordinating Commission; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.059 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.059
344.059 Advancement of policy on career and technical education by Department of Education
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall advance the policy on career and technical education described in ORS 344.055 (Policy on career and technical education and employment training) by:

(1) Administering the distribution of grants or entering into contracts for the purpose of expanding teacher training programs related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs. Grants awarded, or contracts entered into, under this subsection may be funded with moneys available under ORS 327.372 (Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education) and must:

(a) Not exceed $250,000 per grant or contract;

(b) Be awarded to, or be entered with, an educator preparation program or an educator preparation provider, regardless of whether courses are offered in a traditional setting, by an alternative delivery method or by an alternative time frame;

(c) Be awarded or entered into for an educator preparation program that has a plan for recruiting students to the program;

(d) Be used to develop and provide coursework that:

(A) Qualifies for credit or as professional development and that satisfies licensure or endorsement requirements; and

(B) Is provided in a broad group of instructional areas that are grouped to give context for academic, technical and career learning; and

(e) To the extent practicable, align with grant distribution requirements of the Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program described in ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) .

(2) Developing and supporting the infrastructure for an online system that is accessible statewide and that delivers courses and professional development to teachers of career and technical education. For the purpose of this subsection, the department may retain up to eight percent of the moneys available to the department under this section.

(3) Collaborating with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to:

(a) Enable experts in trade or industry to become teachers of career and technical education;

(b) Coordinate communications about career and technical education, including communications:

(A) Intended to identify potential teachers of career and technical education from trade or industry;

(B) With experts in trades or industry about the requirements for transitioning from employment in a trade or an industry to teaching; and

(C) With educator preparation programs and educator preparation providers about teaching opportunities related to career and technical education; and

(c) Review statutes and rules for necessary changes and to review and recommend alternative methods to increase available funding options.

(4) Developing and maintaining the website described in ORS 344.141 (Website for information related to career and technical education) . [2015 c.763 §11; 2015 c.763 §13]

Source: Section 344.059 — Advancement of policy on career and technical education by Department of Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.310 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.310
358.310 Definitions for ORS 358.310 to 358.405
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 358.310 (Definitions for ORS 358.310 to 358.405) to 358.405 (Method of settling disagreement where joint action of cities required) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Governing body” means the city council in relation to a city museum or the respective city councils of the two or more cities in relation to a joint city museum.

(2) “Museum” includes any collection of archaeological specimens, artifacts, pioneer relics, articles, documents and other things of historical, scientific or artistic import assembled, displayed, preserved and protected for the benefit of the public, for educational and scientific purposes or to commemorate the occupation and development of the Pacific Northwest region, and the structure or structures housing such collection.

(3) “Museum objects” includes any of the objects described in subsection (2) of this section. [1953 c.481 §1; 1973 c.757 §1; 1983 c.260 §3]

Source: Section 358.310 — Definitions for ORS 358.310 to 358.405 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.753 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.753
344.753 Employers eligible for reimbursement for costs of training programs
Status: in_force

(1) Employers who enter into written agreements with educational institutions and who are providing training to participants in youth apprenticeship and training or work based learning programs are eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the training process. These expenses may include wages paid to the student, training costs for mentors and supervisors, equipment costs to set up youth training capacity, curriculum development costs, costs of establishing interfirm training centers or other costs necessitated by the training agreement.

(2) The amount of reimbursement shall be 50 percent of the actual cost of the investment, such reimbursement not to exceed $2,500 per student who completes the agreed upon course of study. In the event that a student drops out of the program through no fault of the employer, the Department of Education may reimburse the employer for costs incurred to that point.

(3) Eligible employers may elect to receive education service credits in lieu of the reimbursement provided in this section. The amount of the education service credit shall equal the value of the potential reimbursement on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Education service credits may be used to purchase educational services provided to the employer by school districts, education service districts, community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or private providers approved by the Department of Education.

(4) Employers who terminate students without the concurrence of the school forfeit all claim to reimbursements or education service credits earned under this section.

(5) The total amount of employer reimbursement allowable under this section to all employers shall not exceed the amount allocated therefor biennially from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund.

(6) Reimbursements allowed under this section must first be certified with regard to eligibility and availability of funds pursuant to a method established by the Department of Education in consultation with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [1993 c.765 §32; 2013 c.768 §138]

Source: Section 344.753 — Employers eligible for reimbursement for costs of training programs; education service credits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.557 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.557
344.557 Eligible vocational training schools and programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may refer a person for vocational training only to the following schools or programs:

(a) A school that has accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(b) A school that has been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to offer and confer degrees in Oregon.

(c) A community college.

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

(e) The Oregon Health and Science University.

(f) A career school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) .

(g) An apprenticeship program that is registered with the State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

(2) This section does not apply to vocational rehabilitation training. [2007 c.209 §2; 2011 c.637 §§131,131a]

Note: The repeal of statutes in ORS chapter 345 by section 17, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. Until July 1, 2024, the reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) should be considered a reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) . See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 344.557 — Eligible vocational training schools and programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.650 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.650
358.650 Acceptance of historic artifact as gift to state
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a prospective donor of any historic artifact identified as historically significant pursuant to ORS 358.645 (Review of private property of historic significance) requires immediate acceptance of the property as a condition of a gift, the State Parks and Recreation Department may accept the gift on behalf of the state or political subdivision and may place the gift in the custody of a state agency or political subdivision under agreement between the department and the agency or political subdivision.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department may transfer under agreement between the department and the agency or political subdivision any gift accepted pursuant to this section to the custody of an appropriate state agency or political subdivision.

(3) The State Parks and Recreation Department may, pursuant to procedures adopted by rule, pay finders fees, rewards or otherwise expend funds to acquire historic artifacts previously owned by the state. [1979 c.205 §3; 1983 c.295 §4; 1991 c.240 §4; 1995 c.428 §21; 2003 c.18 §6]

Source: Section 358.650 — Acceptance of historic artifact as gift to state; custody; finders fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.011 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.011
352.011 Establishment of certain public universities as comprehensive universities
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “professional doctoral degree” means a first professional degree, excluding a Doctor of Philosophy degree, that:

(a) Represents a category of qualifications in a professional subject area that requires students to have previously completed specified undergraduate coursework or obtained previous undergraduate degrees before enrolling in the professional doctoral degree granting program; and

(b) Is awarded upon completion of a program that provides the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential or license required for professional practice.

(2) Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University and Eastern Oregon University are established as comprehensive universities that offer a full range of baccalaureate programs and graduate programs through the master’s degree and the professional doctoral degree. [Formerly 352.355; 2021 c.101 §1]

Source: Section 352.011 — Establishment of certain public universities as comprehensive universities; award of professional doctoral degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.204 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.204
336.204 Department assistance in funding school nursing services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “School nurse” means:

(A) A school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse.”) ;

(B) A registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) ; or

(C) A licensed practical nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) and acting under the direction of a registered nurse.

(b) “School nursing services” means nursing services provided by a school nurse practicing in a school setting pursuant to ORS 336.201 (Nursing services provided by district) .

(2) The Department of Education shall assist school districts and education service districts in funding school nursing services as provided by this section. The assistance:

(a) Must include facilitating collaboration between a school district or an education service district and entities that have experience with providing the technical assistance described in subsection (4) of this section and experience in Medicaid billing; and

(b) May include any other assistance available from the department.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district or an education service district may receive assistance as described in this section by submitting an application prescribed by the department.

(b) The number of applications accepted under this subsection may be limited based on the funding and resources available.

(4) Technical assistance provided to a school district or an education service district under this section shall include the following:

(a) Assistance in the creation and implementation of a district plan to maximize Medicaid billing for school nursing services as part of the overall structure for providing school health services;

(b) Assistance to school nurses with practices related to Medicaid billing and efficiencies; and

(c) Ongoing technical assistance to participating school districts and education service districts in maximizing Medicaid billing.

(5) The department shall collaborate with any state agency necessary for the purpose of providing the assistance described in this section, including seeking any rule or statutory change necessary to secure federal financial participation in the cost of providing school nursing services.

(6) Nothing in this section prevents the department from providing assistance that is not described in this section or from providing assistance to school districts and education service districts that have not submitted an application under this section or that have not had an application accepted under this section. [2017 c.688 §1]

HEALTH-RELATED EXAMINATIONS

Source: Section 336.204 — Department assistance in funding school nursing services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.065 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.065
337.065 Publisher fee
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall collect from each publisher or other supplier who submits a proposal under ORS 337.060 (Submission of proposals by publishers) a fee equal to the retail price, or $50, whichever is the greater, for each textbook title or item of instructional material proposed by the publisher or supplier for review and adoption by the State Board of Education. Fees are payable prior to consideration of the proposal.

(2) The moneys received under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Department of Education. The moneys are continuously appropriated to meet expenses incurred under ORS 337.030 (Annual notice to school textbook and instructional materials publishers) to 337.260 (Textbooks on American history and government) .

(3) Pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education may waive the fee described in subsection (1) of this section for a textbook title or item of instructional material if the title or item is:

(a) A teaching and learning resource that resides in the public domain or that has been released under an intellectual property license that permits the free use and repurposing by others of the title or item; and

(b) Submitted in the format that resides in the public domain or that has been released under an intellectual property license as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. [1967 c.370 §§2,3; 1975 c.754 §9; 1991 c.886 §6; 2017 c.5 §1]

Source: Section 337.065 — Publisher fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.869 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.869
339.869 Administration of medication and short-acting opioid antagonists
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Pharmacy, shall adopt:

(a) Rules for the administration of prescription and nonprescription medication to students by trained school personnel and for student self-medication. The rules shall include age appropriate guidelines and training requirements for school personnel.

(b) Rules for the administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine by school personnel trained as provided by ORS 433.815 (Educational training) to any student or other individual on school premises who the personnel believe in good faith is experiencing a severe allergic reaction, regardless of whether the student or individual has a prescription for epinephrine.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Rules for the administration of medication that treats adrenal insufficiency by school personnel trained as provided by ORS 433.815 (Educational training) to any student on school premises whose parent or guardian has provided for the personnel the medication as described in ORS 433.825 (Availability of doses of epinephrine, glucagon and medication that treats adrenal insufficiency to trained persons) (3) and who the personnel believe in good faith is experiencing an adrenal crisis, as defined in ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) .

(B) Rules adopted under this paragraph must:

(i) Include guidelines on the designation and training of school personnel who will be responsible for administering medication; and

(ii) Specify that a school district is only required to train school personnel when the school district has been notified by a parent or guardian that a student enrolled in a school of the school district has been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.

(d) Guidelines for the management of students with life-threatening food allergies and adrenal insufficiency, which must include:

(A) Standards for the education and training of school personnel to manage students with life-threatening allergies or adrenal insufficiency.

(B) Procedures for responding to life-threatening allergic reactions or an adrenal crisis, as defined in ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) .

(C) A process for the development of individualized health care and allergy or adrenal insufficiency plans for every student with a known life-threatening allergy or adrenal insufficiency.

(D) Protocols for preventing exposures to allergens.

(e) Rules for the administration of a short-acting opioid antagonist to any student or other individual on school premises who the individual administering the short-acting opioid antagonist believes in good faith is experiencing an opioid overdose.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) School district boards shall adopt policies and procedures that provide for:

(A) The administration of prescription and nonprescription medication to students by trained school personnel, including the administration of medications that treat adrenal insufficiency;

(B) Student self-medication; and

(C) The administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine to students and other individuals.

(b) Policies and procedures adopted under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be consistent with the rules adopted by the State Board of Education under subsection (1) of this section. A school district board shall not require school personnel who have not received appropriate training to administer medication.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) School district boards may adopt policies and procedures that provide for the administration of a short-acting opioid antagonist.

(b) Policies and procedures adopted under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be consistent with the rules adopted by the State Board of Education under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district board shall provide to the parent or legal guardian of each minor student enrolled in a school in the school district information regarding short-acting opioid antagonists. The information described in this subsection must include at least:

(A) A description of short-acting opioid antagonists and their purpose;

(B) A statement regarding, in an emergency situation, the risks of administering to an individual a short-acting opioid antagonist and the risks of not administering to an individual a short-acting opioid antagonist;

(C) A statement that all schools within the school district have access to short-acting opioid antagonists and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist on site; and

(D) A statement that a representative of a school may administer to a student a short-acting opioid antagonist in an emergency if the student appears to be unconscious and experiencing an opioid overdose.

(b) A school district board shall ensure that the parent or legal guardian of a minor student enrolled in a school within the school district is immediately notified when a short-acting opioid antagonist is administered to the student if the short-acting opioid antagonist is administered while the student is at school, on school property under the jurisdiction of the school district or at any activity under the jurisdiction of the school district. [1997 c.144 §4; 2009 c.595 §214; 2013 c.486 §2; 2015 c.676 §2; 2019 c.375 §2; 2023 c.593 §11]

Source: Section 339.869 — Administration of medication and short-acting opioid antagonists; information to parents; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.170 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.170
350.170 Advanced technology education and training grants and loans
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall establish by rule a process for making grants or loans to public-private partnerships to provide advanced technology education and training opportunities. The purpose of the grants and loans is to support the development and implementation of public-private partnerships to provide advanced technology education and training opportunities in all business and industry sectors for individuals in communities throughout Oregon. The partnerships shall be between public and private entities and may include joint ventures among business and industry, school districts, education service districts, eligible post-secondary institutions as defined in ORS 348.180 (Definitions) and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(2) A public-private partnership that receives a grant or loan under this section must provide advanced technology education and training opportunities that:

(a) Address current and future workforce development needs dictated by Oregon’s rapidly changing economy;

(b) Facilitate sustainable and dynamic economic development in communities by creating flexible opportunities for workforce development;

(c) Establish results oriented, collaborative investments of public and private resources in communities throughout Oregon;

(d) Ensure that Oregon’s capacity for economic growth and vitality is not limited by a lack of opportunities for workforce development; and

(e) Provide support to existing community efforts to establish innovative strategies for delivering advanced technology education and training.

(3) The process established by the commission for making grants and loans shall ensure that:

(a) Local communities are informed about the availability of the grants and loans;

(b) Advanced technology education and training projects are geographically distributed throughout Oregon;

(c) There is equal opportunity for urban and rural access to quality education and training opportunities;

(d) Representatives of related, ongoing community efforts assist in the implementation of advanced technology education and training projects; and

(e) Procedures and timelines are designed to minimize barriers to receiving funds.

(4) When considering applications for grants and loans, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall give priority to advanced technology education and training projects that:

(a) Provide or increase access for individuals to advanced technology education and training through the efforts of local and regional career centers and partnerships and distance education technology available locally and regionally;

(b) In combination with other projects receiving funds, contribute to advanced technology education and training opportunities in every part of the state;

(c) Use federal funds;

(d) Have widespread community support as evidenced by a memorandum of agreement or similar documentation;

(e) Represent an effective sharing of resources through public-private partnerships among business and industry, school districts, education service districts, eligible post-secondary institutions as defined in ORS 348.180 (Definitions) and public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) ;

(f) Have a long-term strategic plan and lack only the necessary financial resources;

(g) Provide state-of-the-art technology that meets current standards of business and industry and addresses local and regional economic development priorities;

(h) Help individuals connect education and training with career planning and job opportunities through local and regional career centers as implemented under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(i) Provide articulated education programs that lead to a degree or an industry-specific skills certification; and

(j) Establish short-term training programs that meet the immediate needs of local employers in their communities.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public-private partnership awarded a grant or loan under this section shall use the grant or loan for any of the following:

(A) Infrastructure construction or reconstruction.

(B) Equipment or technology purchases.

(C) Curriculum development.

(D) Expansion or revision of a current project to increase the capacity of the project, alter the project plan, change the members of the partnership or address education or employment deficiencies in the community served by the public-private partnership.

(b) A grant or loan awarded under this section for the purpose described in paragraph (a)(D) of this subsection may not exceed $25,000.

(6) The application for a grant or loan under this section shall include:

(a) The names of the members of the public-private partnership;

(b) A description of standards used to assess the performance of the project;

(c) An estimate of the number of individuals who will be served by the project;

(d) The name of the fiscal agent of the public-private partnership;

(e) A project plan covering at least the first two years after receipt of a grant or loan; and

(f) The name of the person who will be responsible for convening the public-private partnership on a regular basis.

(7) The commission may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the funds not inconsistent with the purposes of this section.

(8) Any moneys received by the commission through repayment of a loan awarded under this section, or received by the commission under subsection (7) of this section, shall be deposited by the commission in the Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund established under ORS 350.165 (Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund) . [Formerly 351.766; 2017 c.185 §8; 2017 c.297 §31]

Source: Section 350.170 — Advanced technology education and training grants and loans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.405 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.405
341.405 Establishment of community college
Status: in_force

Upon approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a community college may be established by a community college district in which all the requirements for formation of the district are met and for which adequate building space, library and suitable laboratory or shop space for the courses to be offered are available or will be available before classes begin. [Formerly 341.520; 1967 c.465 §4; 2013 c.747 §61]

Source: Section 341.405 — Establishment of community college , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.200 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.200
348.200 Oregon Tribal Student Grant program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Tribal Student Grant program is established within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall award an initial grant under the Oregon Tribal Student Grant program established under subsection (1) of this section to offset the cost of education while enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible post-secondary institution to each qualified tribal student in the manner set forth in this section.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, each qualified tribal student who receives an initial grant under this section shall receive renewal grants in the manner provided in this section if the student is continuing to make satisfactory academic progress in an eligible program, as defined by the eligible post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A qualified tribal student may not receive grants under this section:

(i) For an aggregate total of more than five years of full-time enrollment at the undergraduate level;

(ii) For an aggregate total of more than three years of full-time enrollment in eligible programs that do not lead to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, professional degree or doctoral degree; or

(iii) For an aggregate total of more than three years of full-time enrollment at eligible programs that lead to a master’s degree, professional degree or doctoral degree.

(B) The maximum time frame for eligibility of a qualified tribal student receiving a grant under this section:

(i) May not be reduced or restricted based on academic credits earned by the student prior to participating in the program; and

(ii) If the qualified tribal student is a graduate student, may not be reduced or restricted based on the student’s eligibility or participation in the program at the undergraduate level.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The amount of an initial grant or renewal grant awarded under this section to a qualified tribal student who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an eligible post-secondary institution that is public shall equal:

(A) For a qualified tribal student attending a community college operated under ORS chapter 341, the amount of the cost of education at community college, as determined by the community college, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the qualified tribal student;

(B) For a qualified tribal student attending a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the amount of the cost of education at the public university, as determined by the public university, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the qualified tribal student; and

(C) For a qualified tribal student attending the Oregon Health and Science University, the amount of the cost of education at the university, as determined by the university, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the qualified tribal student.

(b) The amount of an initial grant or renewal grant awarded under this section to a qualified tribal student who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an eligible post-secondary institution that is not public shall equal:

(A) For a qualified tribal student enrolled in a two-year eligible program at an eligible post-secondary institution that is not public, the amount of the cost of education at the community college operated under ORS chapter 341 that has the highest cost of education, as determined by the commission, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the qualified tribal student; and

(B) For a qualified tribal student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible post-secondary institution that is not public, the amount of the cost of education at the public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that has the highest cost of education, as determined by the commission, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the qualified tribal student.

(c) The total amount awarded under this subsection to a qualified tribal student during an academic year may not exceed the cost of education at the eligible post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When awarding grants under this section to qualified tribal students who have received a bachelor’s degree, the commission shall prioritize funding students enrolled in an eligible program that leads to a master’s degree.

(b) The amount of an initial grant or renewal grant awarded under this section to a qualified tribal student who is enrolled in an eligible program leading to a master’s degree shall equal the average cost of education for the eligible program at the eligible post-secondary institution in which the qualified tribal student is enrolled, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships and institutional aid available to the qualified tribal student.

(c) The total amount awarded under this section to a qualified tribal student during an academic year may not exceed:

(A) The undergraduate cost of education at the public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that has the highest cost of education, as determined by the commission; or

(B) The cost of education for the eligible program at the eligible post-secondary institution in which the qualified tribal student is enrolled.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If sufficient moneys are available to the commission after awarding grants in the manner described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, the commission may choose to award full or partial initial grants, or full or partial renewal grants, to qualified tribal students enrolled in an eligible program leading to a professional degree, doctoral degree or other eligible program identified by the commission by rule.

(b) The amount of an initial grant or renewal grant awarded under this section to a qualified tribal student who is enrolled in an eligible program leading to a professional degree, doctoral degree or other eligible program identified by the commission by rule shall be the cost of education for the eligible program at the eligible post-secondary institution in which the qualified tribal student is enrolled, reduced by the amount of state and federal aid grants and scholarships and institutional aid available to the qualified tribal student.

(c) The total amount awarded under this subsection to a qualified tribal student during an academic year may not exceed:

(A) The undergraduate cost of education at the public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that has the highest cost of education, as determined by the commission; or

(B) The cost of education for the eligible program at the eligible post-secondary institution in which the qualified tribal student is enrolled.

(6) When awarding grants under this section:

(a) The commission shall prorate grants awarded to qualified tribal students who are enrolled in an eligible program on a more than half-time, but less than full-time basis; and

(b) When calculating the amount of state and federal aid grants available to qualified tribal students, the commission may not include:

(A) Grants or scholarships awarded by a tribe;

(B) Education benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;

(C) Federal or private student loans offered to or received by the qualified tribal student; or

(D) Any other form of federal student financial assistance identified by the commission by rule.

(7) Prior to the start of the fall term of each academic year, the commission shall determine whether moneys available to the commission are sufficient to award a grant under this section to each qualified tribal student in the manner set forth in subsections (3) and (4) of this section. If the commission determines that there are not sufficient moneys available to award a grant to each qualified tribal student in the manner set forth in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, the commission may:

(a) Establish by rule a method for prioritizing qualified tribal students; or

(b) Limit eligibility to receive a grant under this section based on an alternate methodology established by the commission by rule.

(8) In administering the program, the commission at any time may:

(a) Decrease the total award amounts of grants awarded to qualified tribal students, if the commission determines that the moneys available to the commission are insufficient to provide a grant under this section to each qualified tribal student in the manner set forth in subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(b) Reduce or eliminate any limitation on eligibility previously imposed by the commission under subsection (7) of this section.

(9) The commission shall report on the status of the implementation of the program to the Commission on Indian Services and to the Government-to-Government Tribal Education Cluster:

(a) No later than September 1 of each even-numbered year; and

(b) Each time the Higher Education Coordinating Commission seeks to alter the calculation of a grant award amount as determined under this section.

(10) The commission may adopt rules necessary to effectively implement this section.

(11) As used in this section:

(a) “Cost of education” and “eligible post-secondary institution” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 348.180 (Definitions) .

(b) “Eligible program” means a program or curriculum designed to lead to a certificate of completion or degree identified by the commission by rule, including but not limited to an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a professional degree and a doctoral degree.

(c) “Qualified tribal student” means a student who:

(A) Is an enrolled member of a tribe;

(B) Has completed and submitted to the commission the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or an equivalent Oregon application established by the commission by rule;

(C) Has accepted all state and federal aid grants and scholarships available to the student;

(D) Has not achieved a degree or academic credential equivalent to or higher than that issued by the program in which the student is enrolled;

(E) Is enrolled on a half-time or greater basis in an eligible program at an eligible post-secondary institution; and

(F) Is in academic good standing, as determined by the eligible post-secondary institution.

(d) “Tribe” has the meaning given that term in ORS 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) . [2023 c.558 §2]

Note: 348.200 (Oregon Tribal Student Grant program) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 348 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.200 — Oregon Tribal Student Grant program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.610 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.610
357.610 Conformity to ORS 357.400 to 357.621 by libraries organized prior to enactment of those statutes
Status: in_force

(1) Libraries organized under Oregon laws prior to September 13, 1975, are continued, and may have their organizations changed so as to conform to ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) to 357.200 (Miscellaneous Receipts Account) , 357.330 (Definitions for ORS 357.330 to 357.370) , 357.360 (Compliance with laws on taxes and bonds required) , 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) to 357.621 (Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library) , 357.975 (Willful detention of library property) and 357.990 (Penalties) by resolution of the governing body of the local government unit which established the library. The resolution shall outline the procedure necessary to be taken for such change.

(2) Nothing contained in ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) to 357.200 (Miscellaneous Receipts Account) , 357.330 (Definitions for ORS 357.330 to 357.370) , 357.360 (Compliance with laws on taxes and bonds required) , 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) to 357.621 (Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library) , 357.975 (Willful detention of library property) and 357.990 (Penalties) shall affect nor change the terms of any library contract executed prior to September 13, 1975. However, by mutual consent, the parties to the contract may amend the contract so as to make it conform to all or any of the provisions of ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) to 357.200 (Miscellaneous Receipts Account) , 357.330 (Definitions for ORS 357.330 to 357.370) , 357.360 (Compliance with laws on taxes and bonds required) , 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) to 357.621 (Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library) , 357.975 (Willful detention of library property) and 357.990 (Penalties) . [Amended by 1975 c.476 §27]

Source: Section 357.610 — Conformity to ORS 357.400 to 357.621 by libraries organized prior to enactment of those statutes; effect on executed library contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.208 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.208
352.208 Interchange of faculty members with universities outside Oregon
Status: in_force

The governing boards of public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may allow interchange of members of the faculties of public universities with faculty members of comparable institutions of other states or countries for a period of one year. Such exchange service shall, for all purposes, be deemed continued service with the Oregon public university covered, with salary paid to the absent faculty member accordingly. Salary for the visiting faculty member shall not be paid by the Oregon public university covered. [Formerly 351.205]

Source: Section 352.208 — Interchange of faculty members with universities outside Oregon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.505 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.505
332.505 Employment and compensation of personnel
Status: in_force

(1) A district school board may:

(a) Employ a superintendent of schools and necessary assistant superintendents for the district and fix the terms and conditions of employment and the compensation. The district school board shall not contract with a superintendent for more than a period of three years at a time. The contract shall automatically expire at the end of its term. Nothing in this paragraph prevents a district school board from:

(A) Electing to issue a subsequent contract for an additional three years at any time.

(B) Including in the contract provisions that provide for the termination of employment of the superintendent prior to the expiration of the contract. If the superintendent and the district school board mutually agree to include a termination-without-cause provision in the contract, the district school board may terminate the superintendent’s employment, without cause, at any time during the contract period only if the district school board provides the superintendent with at least 12 months’ notice of the termination. Nothing in this subparagraph authorizes the district school board to make a wrongful termination or a termination for any reason described in subsection (3)(a) of this section.

(b) Employ personnel, including teachers and administrators, necessary to carry out the duties and powers of the board and fix the duties, terms and conditions of employment and the compensation.

(c) Compensate district employees in any form which may include, but shall not be limited to, insurance, tuition reimbursement and salaries.

(d) Employ instructional assistants and intern teachers subject to the rules of the State Board of Education. As used in this paragraph:

(A) “Instructional assistant” has the meaning given that term in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) .

(B) “Intern teacher” means a regularly enrolled candidate of an approved educator preparation provider, as defined in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , who teaches under the supervision of the staff of the provider and of the employing district in order to acquire practical experience in teaching and for which the candidate receives both academic credit from the provider and financial compensation from the school district or education service district.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board shall designate one or more civil rights coordinators for the school district. A civil rights coordinator may be an employee of the school district or the school district may enter into a contract with an education service district for the services of a civil rights coordinator. A civil rights coordinator, at a minimum, shall:

(A) Monitor, coordinate and oversee school district compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in public education;

(B) Oversee investigations of complaints alleging discrimination in public education and ensure that the investigations are resolved;

(C) Provide guidance to school and school district personnel on civil rights issues in the school district, respond to questions and concerns about civil rights in the school district and coordinate efforts to prevent civil rights violations from occurring in the school district;

(D) Satisfy any training requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education by rule; and

(E) Comply with any rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the purpose of implementing this paragraph.

(b) As used in this subsection, “discrimination” has the meaning given that term in ORS 659.850 (Discrimination in education prohibited) when used in relation to state law.

(c) For the purpose of this subsection, the Department of Education shall annually make available training for civil rights coordinators and the State Board of Education may adopt any necessary rules.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board may not:

(A) Direct a superintendent to take any action that conflicts with a local, state or federal law that applies to school districts;

(B) Take an adverse employment action against a superintendent for complying with a local, state or federal law that applies to school districts; or

(C) Employ a superintendent pursuant to a contract that purports to waive, or conflicts with, any provision or requirement of subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph.

(b) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Local, state or federal law” means a local, state or federal directive having the force of law, including an ordinance, a city or county resolution, a statute, a court decision, an administrative rule or regulation, an order issued in compliance with ORS chapter 183, an executive order or any other directive, declaration or statement that is issued in compliance with the law as having the force of law and that is issued by a local government as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , the state government as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) or the federal government.

(B) “Superintendent” includes an interim superintendent.

(4) The district school board shall maintain written personnel policies and make the policies available for inspection by any school employee or member of the public.

(5) The superintendent of the school district shall cause each employee to be specifically informed of the existence and availability of the personnel policies. [Formerly 332.320 and then 332.135; 1971 c.519 §1; 1975 c.770 §27; 1993 c.45 §56; 1997 c.864 §16; 2013 c.434 §2; 2015 c.245 §43; 2022 c.36 §1; 2023 c.243 §1, 2023 c.592 §35]

Source: Section 332.505 — Employment and compensation of personnel; written personnel policies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.900 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.900
357.900 State Reference Coordinating Council
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a State Reference Coordinating Council whose duties are to coordinate the delivery of library, information and reference services provided by the State Library, the State Archives and the State of Oregon Law Library, to clarify the roles of the State Library, State Archives and State of Oregon Law Library and to promote collaboration and reduce duplication of effort.

(2) The council shall comprise the State Librarian, the State Archivist and the State of Oregon Law Librarian, or their designees.

(3) The council shall meet at least semiannually to develop and improve plans for the coordination of library, information and reference services among state agencies.

(4) The State Library, State Archives and State of Oregon Law Library shall provide meeting facilities, staff and administrative support for the council.

(5) The council shall develop a plan to provide coordinated online access to online services provided by the State Library, State Archives and State of Oregon Law Library. [2015 c.328 §15]

Source: Section 357.900 — State Reference Coordinating Council; establishment; membership; meetings; staff; online access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.460 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.460
358.460 Population within boundaries of zones in heritage districts
Status: in_force

The board of a heritage district 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 district board also shall adjust boundaries of zones as necessary to reflect boundary changes of the district. [Formerly 198.982]

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

Source: Section 358.460 — Population within boundaries of zones in heritage districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.528 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.528
358.528 Application to change classification as historic property
Status: in_force

When any property has been classified and specially assessed as historic property under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) and the owner or other qualified person applies for a change in the classification under another special assessment program, the applicant shall have 30 days thereafter within which to withdraw the application, by giving written notice to the public official or agency to whom the applicant applied for the change in classification. If no notice of withdrawal is given by the applicant, the application shall be acted upon and the change in classification made, as otherwise provided by law. [1999 c.314 §48; 2001 c.540 §13; 2009 c.892 §16\

Source: Section 358.528 — Application to change classification as historic property; withdrawal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.435 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.435
332.435 Liability insurance
Status: in_force

Any district school board may enter into contracts of insurance for liability or operate a self-insurance program for liability covering all activities engaged in by the district for medical and hospital benefits for students engaging in athletic contests and in traffic patrols and may pay the necessary premiums thereon. Failure to procure such insurance or operate such a program shall in no case be construed as negligence or lack of diligence on the part of the district school board or the members thereof. [Formerly 332.235; 1967 c.627 §13; 1997 c.795 §2]

Source: Section 332.435 — Liability insurance; self-insurance program for liability; medical and hospital benefits for students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.365 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.365
359.365 Ambiguity in agreement transferring right to reproduce art work resolved in favor of artist
Status: in_force

Whenever an exclusive or nonexclusive conveyance of any right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based on, distribute copies of or publicly display a work of fine art is made by or on behalf of the artist who created it or the owner at the time of the conveyance, any ambiguity with respect to the nature or extent of the rights conveyed shall be resolved in favor of the reservation of rights by the artist or owner unless in any given case the federal copyright law (17 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) provides to the contrary. [1981 c.824 §4]

Source: Section 359.365 — Ambiguity in agreement transferring right to reproduce art work resolved in favor of artist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.205 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.205
353.205 Credit for education and training received while serving in Armed Forces
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University shall give credit for education and training obtained by a person while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, as defined in ORS 352.313 (Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies) . The education and training for which credit may be given must meet the standards adopted by the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors by rule. [2005 c.518 §5]

Source: Section 353.205 — Credit for education and training received while serving in Armed Forces; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.105
332.105 General duties of board
Status: in_force

(1) The general duties of district school boards are:

(a) To cause to be used in the district state blanks, registers and other forms, whenever supplied and required by the state.

(b) To perform such other duties as the wants of the district may from time to time demand.

(2) The district school board may participate in the activities of and may become members of associations of school boards. When provided for in an approved school district budget, the board may pay from school district funds annual dues to such association. [Formerly 332.050; 1965 c.100 §141; 1967 c.326 §1; 1969 c.541 §2]

Source: Section 332.105 — General duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.441 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.441
359.441 Core partner agencies disbursement
Status: in_force

(1) The Arts Program, under the direction of the Trust for Cultural Development Board, shall distribute the amount disbursed from the Trust for Cultural Development Account under ORS 359.426 (Percentage that may be disbursed) (2)(c) to the core partner agencies as follows:

(a) The Arts Program shall allocate 20 percent of the amount disbursed under ORS 359.426 (Percentage that may be disbursed) (2)(c) for joint efforts by the core partner agencies in fostering cooperative cultural projects, including but not limited to cultural education, cultural tourism and other cultural activities.

(b) The Arts Program shall allocate 80 percent of the amount disbursed under ORS 359.426 (Percentage that may be disbursed) (2)(c) to the core partner agencies for the purposes described in ORS 359.444 (Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies) . The Trust for Cultural Development Board shall determine the amount or percent of available funds that each core partner agency shall receive under this paragraph.

(2) The core partner agencies are not eligible to apply for grants from the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program or the Cultural Development Grant Program. [2001 c.954 §14; 2003 c.713 §15; 2023 c.552 §2]

Source: Section 359.441 — Core partner agencies disbursement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.815 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.815
327.815 Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall establish the Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program to:

(a) Increase the number of students in the ninth grade who are making satisfactory progress toward a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma; and

(b) Increase the number of students who earn a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma and who enroll in a post-secondary institution of higher education.

(2) To accomplish the purposes of the Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program, the State Board of Education shall identify programs for the distribution of moneys by the Department of Education for strategic investments that advance at least one of the following missions:

(a) Supporting comprehensive systems of monitoring and support for struggling students.

(b) Ensuring that middle and high school students who had not considered enrolling in post-secondary education are directed toward, and able to access, post-secondary education opportunities that match their interests and abilities.

(3) In addition to moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Education may distribute strategic investment moneys for any of the following purposes:

(a) To implement comprehensive systems for monitoring progress and providing individualized planning, mentoring, tutoring or other support services to students in grades 6 through 10 who are not making satisfactory progress toward a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma; or

(b) To increase access for underserved students to post-secondary institutions by paying for first-year college courses or accelerated college credit programs. [2013 c.660 §3; 2013 c.660 §7; 2015 c.366 §§78,79; 2015 c.774 §§19,69,69a]

Note: See note under 327.800 (Goals of strategic investments) .

Source: Section 327.815 — Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program; strategic investments for program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.262 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.262
350.262 Benefits navigator
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Benefits navigator” means an individual who is employed by a public institution of higher education for the purpose of helping students at the institution apply for and receive assistance from benefits programs.

(b) “Benefits program” means any federal, state or local program that provides assistance or benefits to individuals with financial need.

(c) “Public institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.350 (“Public institution of higher education” defined for ORS 350.355 and 350.360) .

(2) Each public institution of higher education shall:

(a) Employ a benefits navigator who has a detailed understanding of eligibility requirements for benefits programs and how to apply for assistance under benefits programs;

(b) Provide training for the benefits navigator employed by the institution, with training guidance and support provided by the Department of Human Services to the institution; and

(c) Participate in a statewide consortium with other public institutions of higher education for the purpose of facilitating communication between benefits navigators at different institutions and developing best practices for benefits navigators.

(3) Each benefits navigator hired under this section shall:

(a) Assist students at the public institution of higher education in determining eligibility for benefits programs and applying for assistance under benefits programs;

(b) Use the consortium developed under subsection (2) of this section to coordinate with benefits navigators at other public institutions of higher education for the purpose of collecting data and developing best practices for helping students apply for and receive assistance from benefits programs; and

(c) Coordinate and provide culturally specific resources, including resources for non-English speakers, to support students at the institution.

(4) Each public institution of higher education, in consultation with the benefits navigator hired by that institution, shall develop an internal process to enable students at the institution to provide feedback and recommendations on how the institution can better assist students in determining eligibility for benefits programs and applying for assistance under benefits programs. [2021 c.621 §1]

Source: Section 350.262 — Benefits navigator; duties; process for feedback and recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.810 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.810
350.810 Effect of registering to vote on student eligibility to participate in Western Undergraduate Exchange
Status: in_force

The act of registering to vote by a student who is attending a post-secondary institution of education has no effect in determining that student’s eligibility to participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education established under ORS 350.775 (Compact provisions) . [2014 c.113 §11]

Source: Section 350.810 — Effect of registering to vote on student eligibility to participate in Western Undergraduate Exchange , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.173 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.173
343.173 Parental right to examine district records
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the limitation on access to records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , 326.565 (Standards for student records) , 326.575 (Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere) and 336.187 (When school authorized to disclose information about student) , the parent is entitled at any reasonable time to examine all of the records of the school district pertaining to the identification, evaluation and educational placement of the child and the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child. Records must be provided without undue delay, which may not exceed 10 business days, as defined in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) , from the date of the request for the records. Records may be redacted only to the extent necessary to protect personally identifiable information of other children unless disclosure is authorized by law or court order.

(2) Any parent is entitled to obtain an independent evaluation at the expense of the school district if the parent disagrees with an evaluation obtained by the district.

(3) If the school district disagrees with the parent’s request for an independent educational evaluation, the district may initiate a hearing under ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) to show that the district’s evaluation is appropriate. If the final decision is that the district’s evaluation is appropriate, the parent has the right to an independent educational evaluation, but not at the district’s expense.

(4) If the parent requests an independent educational evaluation of the child, the school district shall provide information about where an independent educational evaluation may be obtained.

(5) If a hearing officer appointed under ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) requests an independent educational evaluation as part of a hearing, the school district shall pay the cost of the evaluation.

(6) For purposes of this section, “independent educational evaluation” means an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district responsible for the child in question. [1979 c.423 §8 (enacted in lieu of 343.077); 1989 c.252 §3; 1989 c.491 §36; 1993 c.45 §207; 1999 c.989 §18; 2023 c.189 §1]

Source: Section 343.173 — Parental right to examine district records; independent evaluation; hearing; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.155 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.155
338.155 Distributions of State School Fund amounts
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Students of a public charter school shall be considered to be residents of the school district in which the public charter school is located for purposes of distribution of the State School Fund.

(b) All amounts to be distributed from the State School Fund for public charter schools shall first be distributed to the school district in which the public charter school is located.

(c) For the purpose of determining the amounts to be distributed to a school district from the State School Fund for a public charter school, the district extended ADMw described in ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) shall be calculated:

(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B) or (C) of this paragraph, as though the students enrolled at a public charter school are students enrolled at the public schools of the school district in which the public charter school is located.

(B) By not including any portion of the ADM of the public charter school for the previous school year if the public charter school ceased to operate because of dissolution or closure or because of termination or nonrenewal of a charter.

(C) By calculating the current school year’s ADMw separately for a virtual public charter school and for the school district if the school district, without consideration of the ADM of the virtual public charter school, had a decrease in ADM or ADMw compared to the previous school year.

(2) A school district shall contractually establish, with any public charter school that is sponsored by the board of the school district, payment for provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students. The payment shall equal an amount per weighted average daily membership (ADMw) of the public charter school that is at least equal to:

(a) Eighty percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for students who are enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight; and

(b) Ninety-five percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for students who are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.

(3) A school district shall contractually establish, with any public charter school that is sponsored by the State Board of Education and that is within the boundaries of the school district, payment for provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students. The payment shall equal an amount per weighted average daily membership (ADMw) of the public charter school that is at least equal to:

(a) Ninety percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for students who are enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight; and

(b) Ninety-five percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for students who are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.

(4) The estimated amount of each school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw shall be determined each year by the Department of Education and made available to all school districts.

(5) The school district in which the public charter school is located shall transfer an amount per weighted average daily membership (ADMw) of the public charter school that is equal to 50 percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) that is not paid to the public charter school through a contract created pursuant to subsection (3) of this section to the Department of Education.

(6) The department may use any moneys received under this section for activities related to public charter schools.

(7) A school district and a public charter school may negotiate to establish a payment for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students that is more than the minimum amounts specified in subsection (2) or (3) of this section.

(8) A school district shall send payment to a public charter school based on a contract negotiated under this section within 10 days after receiving payments from the State School Fund pursuant to ORS 327.095 (Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts) .

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public charter school may apply for any grant that is available to school districts or nonchartered public schools from the Department of Education. The department shall consider the application of the public charter school in the same manner as an application from a school district or nonchartered public school.

(b) The department shall award any grant that is available to school districts based solely on the weighted average daily membership (ADMw) of the school district directly to the public charter school. This paragraph does not apply to any grant from the State School Fund. [1999 c.200 §20; 2011 c.684 §7; 2011 c.695 §9; 2015 c.219 §1; 2015 c.644 §5; 2018 c.72 §11; 2021 c.494 §1; 2023 c.571 §1]

Source: Section 338.155 — Distributions of State School Fund amounts; grants available to charter schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.705 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.705
341.705 Warrant procedure
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “community college district obligation” includes salaries of district employees and other regularly contracted services.

(2) Warrants in payment of district obligations shall be issued only when there are insufficient funds to pay the warrant and shall be indorsed “not paid for want of funds.” Warrants may be issued at the end of each month, if necessary. Warrants shall not be issued without a vote of the board of the district. They must be signed by the chairperson of the board and countersigned by the district clerk. If the chairperson is absent or unable to execute the warrants, the board may authorize any member of the board to act as chairperson in executing the warrants.

(3) Unless the board of the district has designated a lower rate of interest, which rate must appear on the face of the warrants, warrants indorsed “not paid for want of funds” shall draw interest at a rate not to exceed seven percent (0.07) from date of indorsement until called.

(4) Funds becoming available for payment of warrants indorsed “not paid for want of funds” shall be applied in payment in the order in which the warrants were so indorsed.

(5) At the last regular school board meeting of the district preceding July 1 in each year, the district clerk shall certify to the board a list of all district warrants which were called for payment more than seven years prior to July 1 next following the meeting, and which have not been paid. The certification shall state the amount of each of such warrants, to whom issued, and date of issuance. The board of the district shall cause notice to be published in some newspaper having a general circulation in the district. The notice shall contain a statement that if such warrants are not presented for payment within 60 days from July 1, they will be canceled, and payment thereof will be refused.

(6) At the first regular meeting of the board in each district after the expiration of 60 days from July 1 in each year, the board shall make an order that all such warrants which have not been so presented for payment, describing them, shall be canceled and the board shall so cancel.

(7) Nothing in this section prohibits a board from paying, upon any claim arising from the canceling of any such warrant, the principal of the warrant when presented without interest if not indorsed for want of funds and, if indorsed for want of funds, with interest to the date such warrant was called. [1971 c.513 §52]

Source: Section 341.705 — Warrant procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.015 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.015
345.015 Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340
Status: in_force

ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) do not apply to:

(1) Instruction or training solely avocational or recreational in nature or to institutions offering such education exclusively.

(2) Instruction or training sponsored or offered by a bona fide trade, business, professional or fraternal organization or by a business primarily for the organization’s membership or the business’s employees.

(3) Instruction or training sponsored, offered or contracted by organizations, institutions or agencies, if the instruction or training is advertised or promoted to be in the nature of professional self-improvement or personal self-improvement and the instruction or training is not:

(a) Advertised or promoted as leading to or fulfilling the requirements for licensing, certification, accreditation or education credentials; or

(b) Leading to an occupation, employment or other activity for which a person may reasonably expect financial compensation.

(4) Courses offered in hospitals that meet standards prescribed by the American Medical Association or national accrediting associations for nursing.

(5) Courses, instruction or training offered for a limited number of hours, as defined by rule of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(6) Schools offering only courses of an advanced training or continuing educational nature when offered solely to licensed practitioners and people previously qualified or employed in the profession for which a course is being offered.

(7) Courses, instruction or training offered to prepare a student to become certified as a nursing assistant or a medication aide in compliance with standards prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

(8) Schools that the Higher Education Coordinating Commission:

(a) Determines are adequately regulated by other means that guarantee the school meets the standards described in ORS 345.325 (Minimum standards) ; and

(b) As a result of the determination described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, grants an exemption from the licensure requirements of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) .

(9) Schools offering only review instruction to prepare a student to take an examination to enter a profession, where the student has completed prior training related to the profession.

(10) Schools described in ORS 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615) and, except as provided in ORS 345.017 (Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340 to school that confers academic degrees) , schools approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to confer or offer to confer academic degrees under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) .

(11) Any parochial or denominational institution providing instruction or training relating solely to religion and that does not grant degrees. [Amended by 1961 c.268 §2; 1965 c.529 §13; 1975 c.478 §3; 1979 c.148 §1; 1979 c.387 §2; 1989 c.333 §2; 1993 c.45 §261; 1995 c.343 §2; 1997 c.652 §32; 2005 c.546 §7; 2009 c.340 §3; 2011 c.637 §132; 2012 c.104 §21; 2013 c.49 §§1,2]

Note: The repeal of statutes in ORS chapter 345 by section 17, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. Until July 1, 2024, a reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) should be considered a reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) . See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 345.015 — Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.390 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.390
327.390 Grants
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State University Extension Service shall assist school districts and education service districts in providing outdoor school programs. The Oregon State University Extension Service shall provide assistance by administering a grant program, providing program leadership and providing program maintenance.

(2) Grants shall be awarded for outdoor school programs that:

(a) Provide a six-day, residential, hands-on educational experience, or an equivalent outdoor educational experience that reflects local community needs and contexts, featuring field study opportunities for students learning about:

(A) Soil, water, plants and animals;

(B) The role of timber, agriculture and other natural resources in the economy of this state;

(C) The interrelationship of nature, natural resources, economic development and career opportunities in this state; and

(D) The importance of this state’s environment and natural resources.

(b) Are integrated with local school curricula in a manner that assists students in meeting state standards related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and international standards related to science.

(c) Provide students with opportunities to develop leadership, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

(d) Address the inequity of outdoor educational opportunities for underserved children in this state.

(e) Provide students with opportunities to learn about the interdependence of urban and rural areas.

(3) Grants shall be awarded to a school district or to an education service district.

(4) Priority for grants shall be given to outdoor school programs that promote:

(a) Higher scores on standardized measures of academic achievement in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

(b) Greater self-sufficiency and leadership skills.

(c) Fewer discipline and classroom management problems.

(d) Increased student engagement and pride in accomplishments.

(e) Greater proficiency in solving problems and thinking strategically.

(f) Better application of systems thinking and increased ability to think creatively.

(g) Improved communication skills and enhanced ability to work in group settings.

(h) Greater enthusiasm for language arts, math, science and social studies.

(i) Increased knowledge and understanding of science content, concepts and processes.

(j) Better ability to apply science and civic processes to real-world situations.

(k) Improved understanding of mathematical concepts and mastery of math skills.

(L) Improved language arts skills.

(m) Better comprehension of social studies content.

(n) Accessibility to students of all abilities and learning styles.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of the Oregon State University Extension Service shall convene an advisory committee for the purpose of administering the grant program established under this section. When selecting the members of the committee, the director shall take into consideration geographic and demographic diversity and shall ensure that the committee has representatives of the environmental community, the natural resources community and fifth-grade or sixth-grade education.

(b) The advisory committee shall recommend to the director:

(A) Standards for outdoor school programs; and

(B) Distributions of moneys for outdoor school programs.

(6) The Oregon State University Extension Service shall provide program leadership of outdoor school programs, including:

(a) Providing program management and administration, including:

(A) Developing and reviewing outdoor school program curricula;

(B) Designing outdoor school program lessons that are available on websites and mobile devices;

(C) Developing outdoor school program learning modules and materials;

(D) Implementing the outdoor school program;

(E) Developing best practices for providing outdoor school programs; and

(F) Providing staff training related to outdoor school programs;

(b) Convening an advisory committee to assist with management activities;

(c) Distributing grants and entering into contracts and other agreements related to financing;

(d) Providing procurement services;

(e) Complying with reporting requirements; and

(f) Ensuring compliance with program requirements.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon State University Extension Service shall provide program maintenance, including:

(A) Conducting program reviews and implementing program revisions;

(B) Making quality assessments and monitoring the program for quality;

(C) Evaluating outputs and impacts of outdoor school programs;

(D) Engaging in camp development, including the selection, management and coordination of camps; and

(E) Conducting risk management.

(b) The Oregon State University Extension Service shall collaborate with the Department of Education to identify and collect student data that is relevant for the purpose of program maintenance, as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(8) Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Oregon State University Extension Service any duties or obligations unless funding is provided to the service for expenses incurred by the service for the purposes of this section.

(9) The director shall submit an annual report to:

(a) The Department of Education, related to the ability of outdoor school programs to assist students in meeting state standards related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and international standards related to science; and

(b) The interim legislative committees on education, related to grant programs. [2015 c.782 §2; 2023 c.526 §1]

Source: Section 327.390 — Grants; advisory committee; role of Oregon State University Extension Service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.110
345.110 Tuition Protection Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Tuition Protection Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. Proceeds of the fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to protect students when a career school ceases to provide educational services and for administrative expenses incurred under subsection (5) of this section.

(2) The commission shall maintain and administer the fund and shall adopt by rule procedures governing the administration and maintenance of the fund, including requirements relating to contributions to and claims against the fund.

(3) Each career school shall pay to the Tuition Protection Fund an initial capitalization deposit in amounts and within time limits established by rule of the commission. Thereafter, each school shall make installment payments based on a matrix adopted by rule of the commission. In establishing the amount and frequency of payments, the commission may consider the enrollment and financial condition of each school and such other factors as the commission considers appropriate. The commission may deny, suspend or revoke the license of a school which fails to make payments or fails to conform to other requirements of this section or rules adopted by the commission under this section.

(4) The commission shall deposit moneys received under this section with the State Treasurer in the Tuition Protection Fund.

(5) The commission may disburse moneys from the fund by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer in conformance with rules of the commission and only for tuition protection purposes, including the commission’s costs in administering and maintaining the fund.

(6) The commission may enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of the fund. The provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A and 279B do not apply to contracts entered into under this subsection. [Amended by 1975 c.478 §11; 1981 c.897 §49; 1989 c.333 §9; 1991 c.534 §4; 1993 c.45 §264; 1995 c.343 §7; 2003 c.540 §2; 2003 c.794 §257a; 2012 c.104 §29]

Source: Section 345.110 — Tuition Protection Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.268 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.268
348.268 Scholarships for current or former members of National Guard
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Community college” means a community college operated under ORS chapter 341.

(b) “Good standing” means the qualified student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Oregon Health and Science University or the community college, public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or qualifying private institution at which the student is enrolled.

(c) “Qualified student” means a student who:

(A) Has not achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution;

(B) Is enrolled and in good standing in:

(i) An associate degree granting program at a community college;

(ii) An undergraduate baccalaureate degree granting program at a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(iii) An undergraduate baccalaureate degree granting program at a qualifying private institution;

(iv) An undergraduate baccalaureate degree granting program at Oregon Health and Science University; or

(v) A program or curriculum designed to lead to a certificate of completion, as defined by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule, at a community college, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , Oregon Health and Science University or a qualifying private institution;

(C) Is a member of the Oregon National Guard;

(D) Has completed basic training with the Oregon National Guard or a National Guard of any other state or territory;

(E) Has completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for each academic year, if eligible to file the application; and

(F) Has accepted all federal military tuition assistance grants available to the student.

(d) “Qualifying private institution” means a private post-secondary institution that meets the criteria set forth in ORS 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615) (2).

(2) A qualified student shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that equals the sum of the following, minus the amount of federal military tuition assistance received by the qualified student:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The resident tuition charges at the community college at which the qualified student is enrolled;

(B) The resident tuition charges at the public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) at which the qualified student is enrolled;

(C) The average resident tuition charges to attend a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) if the qualified student is enrolled at a qualifying private institution; or

(D) The resident tuition charges at Oregon Health and Science University if the qualified student is enrolled at Oregon Health and Science University;

(b) The average amount of fees charged by the type of institution at which the qualified student is enrolled, as determined by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission; and

(c) An allowance for books required for coursework, as determined by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(3) Grants provided under this section shall be awarded to a qualified student for up to:

(a) 90 credit hours at a community college;

(b) 180 credit hours at a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(c) 180 credit hours at a qualifying private institution; or

(d) 180 credit hours at Oregon Health and Science University.

(4) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section, including but not limited to any requirements related to:

(a) Specifying the form and timelines for submitting an application for a grant under this section;

(b) Determining whether a person is eligible for a grant under this section; and

(c) Prescribing grant calculations for qualified students dually enrolled at a community college, a public university, Oregon Health and Science University or a qualifying private institution.

(5) Prior to the start of the fall term of each academic year, the commission shall determine whether moneys available to the commission are sufficient to award a grant under this section to each eligible person. On the basis of this determination, the commission may:

(a) Limit eligibility to receive a grant under this section to a person whose family contribution, as determined by the commission by rule, is at or below a level the commission determines is necessary to allow the commission to operate the grant program under this section with available moneys; or

(b) Reduce or eliminate any limitation on eligibility previously imposed by the commission under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(6) If at any time the commission determines that moneys available to the commission are insufficient to provide a grant under this section to each eligible person, the commission may decrease the total amount of the grant awarded to each recipient. [2018 c.53 §2; 2019 c.656 §1; 2021 c.268 §1]

Note: 348.268 (Scholarships for current or former members of National Guard) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 348 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.268 — Scholarships for current or former members of National Guard; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.175 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.175
329.175 Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program” means the program for which the Department of Early Learning and Care allocates, awards and monitors state funds to provide comprehensive health, education and social services to children and their parents or other key family members, at any time beginning with prenatal care and continuing until the children enter kindergarten, in order to maximize the potential of those children prior to kindergarten entry.

(b) “Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program” means entities that use grants received under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to provide services through the program, in compliance with requirements prescribed by the Early Learning Council and the Department of Early Learning and Care.

(2) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall administer the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to assist eligible children with comprehensive services including educational, social, health and nutritional development to enhance their chances for success in school and life. Eligible children, upon request of a parent or guardian, may be admitted to receive services from providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to the extent that the Legislative Assembly provides funds.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In administering the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program, the department shall adopt a funding formula and methodology that will ensure that providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program offer high-quality services, including prenatal care and other services, to eligible children and their families.

(b) Until the children enter kindergarten, services may be provided under this section to pregnant women and families with children who are not participating in a federal, state or local program providing comprehensive services and who qualify for eligibility under the federal Head Start program.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Nonsectarian organizations, including school districts and Head Start grantees, are eligible to compete for funds to become providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program shall serve children eligible according to federal Head Start guidelines and other children who meet criteria of eligibility adopted by rule by the Early Learning Council.

(B) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program may serve children not described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, but not more than 20 percent of the total enrollment with a provider shall consist of children who do not meet federal Head Start guidelines.

(c) School districts may contract with other governmental or nongovernmental nonsectarian organizations to conduct a portion of the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program.

(d) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program may accept gifts, grants and other funds for the purposes of this section.

(5) Applicants shall identify how they will serve the target population and provide all components as specified in the federal Head Start performance standards and guidelines, including staff qualifications and training, facilities and equipment, transportation and fiscal management.

(6) Applicants shall identify how they will provide, at a minimum, the annual number of instructional hours required under performance guidelines and standards of the federal Head Start programs.

(7) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program shall provide lead teachers and teaching assistants with a salary that meets the minimum salary requirements established by the Early Learning Council.

(8) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program must demonstrate an ability to maximize all available federal, state and local funds.

(9) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program shall coordinate with each other and with federal Head Start programs to ensure efficient delivery of services and prevent overlap. Providers shall also work with local organizations such as local education associations serving young children and make the maximum use of local resources.

(10) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program shall coordinate services with other services provided through the Oregon Early Learning System. The coordination of services must be consistent with federal and state law.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a recipient of grant funds under this section shall be subject to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) but is subject to ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) only:

(A) With respect to records created at a meeting of the governing body, minutes of a meeting of a governing body or records presented at a meeting of the governing body; or

(B) As otherwise provided by law other than this subsection.

(b) As used in this subsection, “governing body” means a board or other entity of two or more persons who are authorized to make decisions with respect to a recipient or who are authorized to advise or make recommendations to a governing body of the recipient. [Formerly 326.605; 2001 c.831 §16; 2012 c.37 §87; 2013 c.282 §§1,2; 2013 c.624 §§5,6; 2019 c.646 §3; 2021 c.631 §27; 2023 c.547 §§1,2 ]

Source: Section 329.175 — Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program; funding; providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.575 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.575
341.575 Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory
Status: in_force

(1) When territory is annexed to or merged with a community college district, the new territory shall become liable for its share of the existing debt of the community college district.

(2) When territory is detached from a community college district, the detached territory shall remain liable for its share of the bonded indebtedness assumed by the community college district during the period of time the detached territory was included in the district. [1971 c.513 §95; 2021 c.53 §4]

Source: Section 341.575 — Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.460 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.460
357.460 Financial interest of public library board and appointive body
Status: in_force

(1) No member of any public library board or the body appointing such board shall have any financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract to which the library is a party, nor shall receive a salary or any payment for material or for services rendered the board.

(2) Board members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. [Amended by 1975 c.112 §4; 1975 c.476 §22]

Source: Section 357.460 — Financial interest of public library board and appointive body; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.855 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.855
357.855 Advice and assistance on public record problems
Status: in_force

The State Archivist, without charge therefor, shall give advice and assistance on public record problems to any legislative, executive or judicial officer of this state or any political subdivision in this state. The State Archivist from time to time also shall give general advice and counsel on public record problems to all such officers. [Formerly 358.050]

Source: Section 357.855 — Advice and assistance on public record problems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.360
353.360 Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds of the same character and tenor as those replaced thereby may be issued by the Oregon Health and Science University pursuant to ORS 287A.360 (Current refunding bonds) to 287A.380 (Tax levy to pay maturing general obligation advance refunding bonds) . [1995 c.162 §61; 2007 c.783 §158]

Source: Section 353.360 — Refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.367 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.367
327.367 Early warning system
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to those moneys distributed through the State School Fund, the Department of Education shall award grants from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account to school districts to implement the early warning system described in this section that assist students in graduating from high school.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A system funded by a grant awarded under this section must enable school districts, students, students’ families, educators, school counselors and community organizations to take necessary corrective actions to assist students in graduating from high school.

(b) Corrective actions that may be taken must be based on research on graduation rates and on reports of individual students related to:

(A) The student’s attendance;

(B) The student’s behavior at school;

(C) The student’s academic or skill progress; and

(D) Any other factors identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(3) The department shall assist school districts that may apply for a grant under this section, that have applied for a grant under this section or that have received a grant under this section, as appropriate, by:

(a) Providing technical assistance to school districts to ensure that the school districts understand the goals and objectives of the system;

(b) Assisting school districts in developing expertise in assisting students in graduating from high school and developing a culture that encourages and assists students in graduating from high school;

(c) Identifying meaningful predictive indicators of high school graduation;

(d) Developing local communication systems among students, students’ families, educators and community organizations to assist students in graduating from high school;

(e) Identifying and developing interventions at school, at home and in the community to meet students’ needs; and

(f) Reviewing existing policies and practices to:

(A) Expand policies and practices that encourage high school graduation; and

(B) Eliminate or modify policies and practices that may provide a disincentive to graduate from high school.

(4) The amount of each grant awarded under this section shall equal the school district’s ADM as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) ´ $3.

(5) The State Board of Education shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of the grants described in this section. [2019 c.122 §46]

Source: Section 327.367 — Early warning system; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.515 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.515
332.515 Chief administrative officer as district school clerk
Status: in_force

The district school board shall designate the chief administrative officer of the district as district school clerk, but if there is no such officer the board shall designate an individual to perform the function. The board may appoint qualified persons as deputies to the chief administrative officer in performing the duties required of the district school clerk by law or by the board. [1969 c.541 §1]

Source: Section 332.515 — Chief administrative officer as district school clerk; deputies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.105
329.105 School district and school performance reports
Status: in_force

(1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall collect data and produce annual school district and school performance reports to provide information to parents and to improve schools.

(2) The superintendent shall include in the school district and school performance reports data for the following areas, for each school or district, that are available to the Department of Education from the most recent school year:

(a) Data required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95, 129 Stat. 1802);

(b) Information about how to access the website that is maintained by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries as provided by ORS 516.030 (Duties of department) (6)(b);

(c) Information related to the number of children served in the district and the number of children who are susceptible to restrictable disease, as reported under ORS 433.269 (Local public health authority to ensure availability of immunizations) (2)(a); and

(d) Any other data identified by the Department of Education as required by federal law to be in the reports.

(3) In addition to the data required by subsection (2) of this section, the superintendent may include other data on the school district and school performance reports.

(4) The department shall work with stakeholders to:

(a) Design and implement an accountability system of progressive interventions for schools and school districts that do not demonstrate improvement; and

(b) Provide technical assistance to schools and school districts that do not demonstrate improvement. [Formerly 326.765; 1995 c.660 §12; 1999 c.938 §1; 2001 c.959 §2; 2007 c.858 §8; 2011 c.313 §5; 2012 c.61 §2; 2015 c.802 §3; 2017 c.726 §2]

Source: Section 329.105 — School district and school performance reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.448 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.448
348.448 Program eligibility
Status: in_force

(1) To be eligible to participate in the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program, a nurse educator or prospective nurse educator shall submit a letter of interest to the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion.

(2) At the end of each school year in which a nurse practices as a nurse educator in Oregon, the director shall pay an amount not to exceed the lesser of 20 percent of the total of the nurse’s outstanding qualifying loans or $10,000 as adjusted under subsection (4) of this section.

(3) The director may make the annual payments under this section for up to:

(a) Three years for a nurse educator who has earned a master’s degree; or

(b) Five years for a nurse educator who has earned a doctoral degree.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall adjust annually the maximum dollar amount allowed under subsection (2) of this section by multiplying that amount by a cost-of-living adjustment as specified in this subsection.

(b) The cost-of-living adjustment applied to the maximum dollar amount allowed under subsection (2) of this section shall be equal to the ratio of the seasonally adjusted United States City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor for April of that calendar year divided by the value of the same index for April 2009.

(c) If the value of the dollar amount determined under paragraph (a) of this subsection is not a multiple of $100, the director shall round the dollar amount to the next lower multiple of $100. [2009 c.815 §3; 2011 c.637 §168; 2013 c.747 §111; 2017 c.66 §45]

Note: See note under 348.440 (Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448) .

Source: Section 348.448 — Program eligibility; amount; eligibility period; adjustments to maximum amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.595 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.595
358.595 Coordination of heritage activities
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Heritage Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities and shall coordinate its activities with public and private organizations that express an interest in the heritage of Oregon.

(2) The commission shall:

(a) Prepare and adopt an Oregon Heritage Plan to coordinate the identification, curation, restoration and interpretation of heritage resources.

(b) Increase efficiency and avoid duplication among the various interest groups that seek to preserve heritage resources.

(c) Pursuant to ORS 358.600 (Periodic review of certain state archival agencies by commission) , develop plans for coordination among agencies and organizations dedicated to preserving Oregon historical records.

(d) Coordinate a comprehensive inventory of state-owned cultural properties and make the inventory available to the public.

(e) In conjunction with the Oregon Business Development Department encourage tourism activities relating to heritage resources.

(f) Coordinate statewide anniversary commemorations.

(g) Coordinate statewide celebrations of Asian American Heritage Month. [1995 c.428 §7; 1999 c.690 §3; 2003 c.244 §3; 2005 c.233 §3; 2011 c.372 §3; 2019 c.6 §1]

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

Source: Section 358.595 — Coordination of heritage activities; Oregon Heritage Plan; inventory of state cultural properties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.126 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.126
332.126 Election from zones
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) :

(1) If a majority of the district school board of a zoned common school district or a zoned union high school district so decides, the board may provide that directors of the district school board who are nominated from zones also shall be elected from the zones from which they are nominated.

(2) At any time after a district school board decides that directors shall be elected by zone:

(a) The district school board may rescind the decision and provide that the directors who are nominated by zone shall be elected at large.

(b) Zones may be abolished pursuant to ORS 332.128 (Establishing zones for purpose of nominating directors) . [1983 c.284 §3a; 1993 c.45 §44; 2019 c.449 §13]

Source: Section 332.126 — Election from zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.040 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.040
340.040 Credits for post-secondary courses
Status: in_force

(1) An eligible post-secondary institution may enroll an eligible student participating in the Expanded Options Program only in eligible post-secondary courses under the program.

(2) An eligible student who enrolls in the Expanded Options Program may not enroll in eligible post-secondary courses under ORS 340.030 (Application) for more than the equivalent of two academic years. An eligible student who first enrolls in the Expanded Options Program in grade 12 may not enroll in eligible post-secondary courses under ORS 340.030 (Application) for more than the equivalent of one academic year. If an eligible student first enrolls in an eligible post-secondary course in the middle of the school year, the time of participation shall be reduced proportionately. If an eligible student is enrolled in a year-round program and begins each grade in the summer session, summer sessions are not counted against the time of participation.

(3) A student who has graduated from high school may not participate in the Expanded Options Program.

(4) The State Board of Education shall establish a procedure for a school district to award credits to eligible students for eligible post-secondary courses completed under the Expanded Options Program.

(5) Prior to an eligible student’s beginning an eligible post-secondary course, the school district shall notify the student of the number and type of credits that the student will be granted upon successful completion of the eligible post-secondary course.

(6) If there is a dispute between the school district and the eligible student regarding the number or type of credits that the school district will grant to a student or that the school district has granted for a particular eligible post-secondary course, the student may appeal the school district’s decision using an appeals process adopted by the school district board.

(7) Credits granted to an eligible student shall be counted toward high school graduation requirements and subject area requirements of the state and the school district. Evidence of successful completion of each eligible post-secondary course and credits granted shall be included in the student’s education record. A student shall provide the school district with a copy of the student’s grade in each eligible post-secondary course taken for credit under the Expanded Options Program. The student’s education record shall indicate that the credits were earned at an eligible post-secondary institution.

(8) The eligible post-secondary institution shall award post-secondary credit for any eligible post-secondary course successfully completed for credit at the institution if the course is considered by the institution to be a college-level course. Other post-secondary institutions may award, after a student leaves secondary school, post-secondary credit for any eligible post-secondary course successfully completed under the Expanded Options Program. A post-secondary institution may not charge a student for the award of credit. [2005 c.674 §9; 2023 c.495 §7]

Source: Section 340.040 — Credits for post-secondary courses; notification; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.035
346.035 Annual review of individualized education program for certain children
Status: in_force

For a child who is enrolled under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) and who has an intellectual disability or a developmental disability, the Department of Education shall notify the community developmental disabilities program of the date of the annual review of the individualized education program of the child for the purpose of including in the review the assigned case manager’s assessment of community resources that are available for treatment or residential needs the child might have. [1985 c.555 §6; 2007 c.70 §115; 2009 c.595 §220; 2011 c.544 §4; 2013 c.1 §44]

Source: Section 346.035 — Annual review of individualized education program for certain children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.760 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.760
357.760 State Library Board to administer ORS 357.740 to 357.780
Status: in_force

The State Library Board shall administer the provisions of ORS 357.740 (State grants to local units of government) to 357.780 (Grants for public library services to children) and shall adopt rules governing the application for and granting of funds under ORS 357.740 (State grants to local units of government) to 357.780 (Grants for public library services to children) . [1977 c.291 §3; 2015 c.328 §27]

Source: Section 357.760 — State Library Board to administer ORS 357.740 to 357.780; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.331 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.331
343.331 Exemptions from applicability of abbreviated school day program requirements
Status: in_force

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) do not apply to any of the following:

(1) Any abbreviated school days that are a component of discipline imposed in compliance with ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) , 339.252 (Child with disability continues to be entitled to free appropriate public education if removed for disciplinary reasons) or 343.155 (Procedures to protect rights of child with disability) (5) or that are the result of a placement made as provided by ORS 343.177 (Educational placement during administrative or judicial proceedings) .

(2) A student’s exclusion from schools due to the student’s immunization status or due to the student’s exposure to a restrictable disease, as provided by ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) to 433.284 (Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements) .

(3) The exclusion of a student from schools or the closure or restriction of access to schools due to actions taken under a public health emergency authorized under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) to 433.452 (Detaining persons exposed to reportable condition or condition that is basis for state of public health emergency) .

(4) A student who has fulfilled all state requirements for graduation with a high school diploma, as described in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) (2), when the parent or foster parent has agreed to the abbreviated school day program.

(5) A student enrolled in a program described in ORS 336.585 (Education for children enrolled in Juvenile Detention Education Program) , 336.590 (Education for children enrolled in Youth Corrections Education Program) , 339.129 (Education for children in local or regional correctional facilities required) , 343.261 (Instruction of certain hospitalized children) , 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) (1)(c)(A)(i) or 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) , if the student has meaningful access to the same number of hours of instruction and educational services as the majority of other students enrolled in the same program as the student.

(6) A student whose parent or foster parent has notified an education service district that the student is being taught by a parent, legal guardian or private teacher under ORS 339.035 (Teaching by private teacher, parent or guardian) .

(7) A student who is excluded from, or limited access to, school due to a court order.

(8) A high school student who is voluntarily enrolled in an alternative education program in compliance with ORS 336.635 (Enrollment in alternative education program) , the Expanded Options Program under ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) or an accelerated college credit program as defined in ORS 340.300 (School districts to provide accelerated college credit programs) , when:

(a) The majority of the students of the program are not students with disabilities;

(b) The student is not restricted to attending fewer hours of instruction and educational services than the number of hours of instruction and educational services attended by the majority of students without disabilities who are in the same grade and who attend the same program; and

(c) For an alternative education program in which the student is enrolled under ORS 336.635 (Enrollment in alternative education program) , the school district informs the parent or foster parent, in writing and in a language and format accessible to the parent or foster parent, that upon written request of the parent or foster parent, the student will be immediately restored to a school that allows the student to access 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. [2023 c.290 §6]

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

Source: Section 343.331 — Exemptions from applicability of abbreviated school day program requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.492 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.492
341.492 Residency for purpose of distribution of state aid
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of ORS 341.487 (Admission of nonresident students at resident tuition rate under certain conditions) shall not apply to admissions arranged under ORS 350.750 (Nonresident tuition in post-secondary educational institutions) .

(2) For purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) , and notwithstanding ORS 341.487 (Admission of nonresident students at resident tuition rate under certain conditions) , students who are residents of Idaho, Washington, California and Nevada and students admitted pursuant to ORS 350.750 (Nonresident tuition in post-secondary educational institutions) shall be considered as residents of Oregon. [Formerly 341.528]

Source: Section 341.492 — Residency for purpose of distribution of state aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.525 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.525
358.525 Imposition of additional taxes upon disqualification
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, whenever property that has received special assessment as historic property under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) becomes disqualified for assessment as provided in ORS 358.515 (Loss of special assessment) , there is added to the tax extended against the property on the next general property tax roll, to be collected and distributed in the same manner as the remainder of real property tax:

(a) Additional taxes equal to the difference between the taxes assessed against the property and the taxes that would otherwise have been assessed against the property for each of the last 10 years (or a lesser number of years corresponding to the years of assessment as historic property applicable to the property) as of January 1 of the assessment year for which the property was disqualified for special assessment;

(b) An amount equal to the sum of the interest on each year’s additional taxes computed under ORS 311.505 (Due dates) from November 15 of the tax year for which back taxes are being added to July 1 of the tax year of disqualification; and

(c) A penalty in the amount of 15 percent of the amount computed under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Whenever property that has received special assessment as historic property under ORS 358.505 (Determination of specially assessed value, maximum assessed value and assessed value of historic property) becomes disqualified for assessment and the notice required by ORS 358.515 (Loss of special assessment) (2) is not given, the assessor shall determine the date that the notice should have been given, shall notify the owner thereof and, notwithstanding ORS 311.235 (Bona fide purchaser) , there shall be added to the tax extended against the property on the next general property tax roll, to be collected and distributed in the same manner as the remainder of the real property tax, in full payment of all taxes and penalties accruing from the disqualification, the sum of the following:

(a) Additional taxes equal to the difference between the total amount of taxes that would have been due on the property for each year, not to exceed the last 10 years, in which special assessment under ORS 358.505 (Determination of specially assessed value, maximum assessed value and assessed value of historic property) was in effect for the property (even though erroneously) and the taxes that would have been due had special assessment not been in effect;

(b) An amount equal to the sum of the interest on each year’s additional taxes computed under ORS 311.505 (Due dates) from November 15 of the tax year for which additional taxes are being added to July 1 of the tax year of disqualification; and

(c) An additional penalty of 15 percent of the amount in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Prior to adding to the tax extended against the property on the next general property tax roll any additional amount imposed by subsection (1) or (2) of this section, in the case of disqualification pursuant to ORS 358.515 (Loss of special assessment) (1)(f) to (k), the assessor shall notify the owner of the property by mail, return receipt requested, of the disqualification.

(4) Additional tax or penalty may not be imposed under subsection (1) or (2) of this section in the case of property disqualified pursuant to:

(a) ORS 358.515 (Loss of special assessment) (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d); or

(b) ORS 358.515 (Loss of special assessment) (1)(e) if the written notice is accompanied by proof that the owner has complied with the expenditure commitment under the preservation plan as described in ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) (2)(a).

(5) The amount determined to be due under subsection (1) or (2) of this section may be paid to the tax collector prior to the completion of the next general property tax roll, pursuant to ORS 311.370 (Receipts for taxes collected in advance of extension on the tax roll) .

(6) Additional taxes collected under this section shall be deemed to have been imposed in the year to which the additional taxes relate. [1975 c.514 §8; 1979 c.350 §18; 1983 c.720 §9; 1991 c.459 §327; 1995 c.5 §12; 1995 c.693 §9; 1997 c.541 §435; 2001 c.540 §12; 2009 c.892 §10]

Source: Section 358.525 — Imposition of additional taxes upon disqualification; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.883 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.883
339.883 Possession of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems by person under 21 prohibited at certain facilities
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Facility” means a public or private school, college, community college, university, career school, technical education school, youth correction facility or juvenile detention facility.

(b) “Inhalant delivery system” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) .

(c) “Tobacco products” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) .

(2) A facility shall not permit a person under 21 years of age to possess tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems while the person is present on facility grounds or in facility buildings or attending facility-sponsored activities.

(3) A facility must have a written policy prohibiting the possession of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems by persons under 21 years of age under the conditions described in subsection (2) of this section. The facility must have a written plan to implement the policy.

(4) This section does not apply to a person for whom a tobacco or nicotine product or a substance to be used with an inhalant delivery system has been lawfully prescribed. [Formerly 339.865; 2009 c.94 §9; 2015 c.158 §22; 2017 c.701 §14]

Source: Section 339.883 — Possession of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems by person under 21 prohibited at certain facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.157 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.157
327.157 Minimum apportionment to school districts affected or not affected by ORS 327.147 and 327.152
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the limits of funds appropriated for the implementation of ORS 327.147 (Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district) and 327.152 (Increased allocation when certain merger occurs) , a school district shall not be apportioned less for its average daily membership for any year subsequent to the 1989-1990 fiscal year than was estimated for the 1989-1990 fiscal year.

(2) If the funds appropriated for the implementation of ORS 327.147 (Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district) and 327.152 (Increased allocation when certain merger occurs) are insufficient to meet the obligations incurred under ORS 327.147 (Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district) and 327.152 (Increased allocation when certain merger occurs) , each district eligible to receive funds under ORS 327.147 (Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district) or 327.152 (Increased allocation when certain merger occurs) shall receive its pro rata share of the funds available for the implementation of ORS 327.147 (Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district) and 327.152 (Increased allocation when certain merger occurs) . [1989 c.969 §4]

Source: Section 327.157 — Minimum apportionment to school districts affected or not affected by ORS 327.147 and 327.152 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.427 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.427
332.427 Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes
Status: in_force

(1) A district school board may enter into contracts whereby motor vehicles operated by, or under lease with, the district for transportation of school children may be leased or otherwise made available to qualified persons or agencies, public or private, or may use such motor vehicles, as agreed upon by the Department of Transportation, for public transportation purposes, subject to such terms and conditions as the district school board considers consistent with district use of such vehicles.

(2) Transportation provided pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall only serve points along a route where the transportation provided will not be in competition with any passenger carrier operated under provisions of ORS chapter 825 or with any mass transit district organized under ORS chapter 267.

(3) Motor vehicles used for public transportation purposes pursuant to this section shall not be subject to ORS chapter 825.

(4) Only those vehicles operated by the district that comply with rules adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 820.100 (Adoption of safety standards for construction and equipment of school vehicles) and 820.120 (Rules and standards for school vehicle inspection) , relating to standards of vehicle construction and equipment may be used for public transportation purposes. Drivers of the vehicles shall be at least 18 years of age and shall comply with rules adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 820.110 (Rules and standards for driver qualification and training and accident reports) , relating to qualifications of school bus drivers.

(5) Nothing in this section shall limit the use of school buses for the transportation of nonstudents to or from school activities whether a fee is charged or not. [1971 c.559 §4; 1973 c.690 §1; 1975 c.161 §4; 1981 c.403 §1; 1983 c.740 §104; 1985 c.16 §459; 1985 c.420 §21; 1989 c.491 §20]

Source: Section 332.427 — Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.362 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.362
327.362 Grants to public charter schools to increase academic achievement for students who have historically experienced academic disparities or who are disabled
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “ADMw” means weighted average daily membership, as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) .

(b) “Eligible public charter school” means a public charter school that is not a virtual public charter school, as defined in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) , and that has a student population of which at least 65 percent of the total student population is composed of students from the following combined student groups:

(A) Racial or ethnic groups that have historically experienced academic disparities, as described in ORS 327.180 (Allowed uses of grants from Student Investment Account) (2)(b)(B); and

(B) Students with disabilities, as described in ORS 327.180 (Allowed uses of grants from Student Investment Account) (2)(b)(C).

(2) In addition to those moneys distributed through the State School Fund, the Department of Education shall award grants under this section to eligible public charter schools from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account.

(3) The amount of a grant awarded to an eligible public charter school under this section = the public charter school’s ADMw ´ the difference between:

(a) The amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw for the school district that has contractually established payment for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students under ORS 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (2) or (3); and

(b) The amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw that the public charter school receives under a contract for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students under ORS 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (2) or (3).

(4) The purpose of grants distributed under this section shall be to increase academic achievement, including reducing academic disparities, for:

(a) Students from racial or ethnic groups that have historically experienced academic disparities, as determined under rules adopted by the State Board of Education; and

(b) Students with disabilities.

(5) Any eligible public charter school may apply for and receive a grant as provided by this section. A grant application must:

(a) Describe how grant moneys will be used to advance the purpose described in subsection (4) of this section.

(b) Specify the supports that will be:

(A) Provided to students with a disability; or

(B) Used to enhance special education and related services that are provided by a school district under ORS 338.165 (Special education students) to the students of the public charter school.

(c) Identify any applicable longitudinal performance growth targets for the public charter school that have been established:

(A) Under contract between the public charter school and the sponsor of the public charter school; or

(B) By the public charter school or the school district in which the public charter school is located for purposes of grants from the Student Investment Account, as provided by ORS 327.190 (Approval of applications to receive grants from the Student Investment Account) .

(d) Be submitted based on the timelines and forms prescribed by the department.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the department determines that a grant application complies with the requirements prescribed under this section, the department shall enter into a grant agreement with the eligible public charter school.

(b) A grant agreement must include longitudinal performance growth targets for the public charter school. If the grant application identified longitudinal performance growth targets, those targets shall be included in the grant agreement. If the grant application did not identify longitudinal performance growth targets, the public charter school shall collaborate with the department to develop longitudinal performance growth targets. Longitudinal performance growth targets must:

(A) Be based on data available for longitudinal analysis; and

(B) Use the following applicable metrics:

(i) Third-grade reading proficiency rates, as defined in ORS 327.190 (Approval of applications to receive grants from the Student Investment Account) ;

(ii) Regular attendance rates, as defined in ORS 327.190 (Approval of applications to receive grants from the Student Investment Account) ; and

(iii) Any other metrics identified by the department in collaboration with the public charter school.

(7) After the department and the public charter school have entered into a grant agreement, the department shall award a grant to the public charter school in the amount calculated under subsection (3) of this section. A grant recipient shall deposit grant moneys received under this section into a separate account and shall apply the amounts in that account as provided by the grant agreement.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each year, each grant recipient must submit to the department a description of:

(A) How grant moneys received under this section were used to advance the purpose described in subsection (4) of this section and to meet performance growth targets in the grant agreement; and

(B) Progress made by the grant recipient toward meeting the performance growth targets in the grant agreement.

(b) A grant recipient shall provide the information required under this subsection based on the timelines and forms prescribed by the department. To the greatest extent practicable, the department shall accept the information described in this subsection in the manner that it is made available by a public charter school to the sponsor of the public charter school.

(9) To the greatest extent practicable, any requirements prescribed by the department or the board under this section in relation to an application, a grant agreement or the submission of information under subsection (8) of this section shall reduce any redundancies between a grant awarded under this section and a grant awarded from the Student Investment Account. Reduction in redundancies includes accepting for the purposes of grants awarded under this section any applicable forms or information submitted by the public charter school to the department or a school district for the purposes of a grant awarded from the Student Investment Account.

(10) A public charter school and a school district may not consider moneys received by the public charter school under this section when establishing payment for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students under ORS 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (2) or (3).

(11) Prior to February 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the appropriate interim legislative committees a report related to the grants awarded under this section. The report must describe:

(a) The public charter schools that applied for the grants and the public charter schools that received the grants;

(b) The longitudinal performance growth targets included in grant agreements, as provided by subsection (6)(b) of this section; and

(c) Progress made toward meeting longitudinal performance growth targets, as reported under subsection (8)(a) of this section.

(12) The State Board of Education shall adopt any rules necessary for the distribution of grants under this section. [2021 c.518 §16; 2023 c.495 §12]

Source: Section 327.362 — Grants to public charter schools to increase academic achievement for students who have historically experienced academic disparities or who are disabled; report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.435 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.435
327.435 Ascertainment of value and title of security
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall adopt methods, rules and regulations for ascertaining the value of and state of the title of any lands proposed as security for any loan under the provisions of ORS 327.425 (Loans and investment of funds) and 327.430 (Security for loans) . All expenses of ascertaining title shall be borne by the applicant. The department may establish fees to be paid by the applicant for the appraisal of any property offered as security. [Amended by 1965 c.229 §2]

Source: Section 327.435 — Ascertainment of value and title of security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.560 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.560
346.560 Manager subject to applicable policies, rules, laws and ordinances
Status: in_force

The vending facility manager of each vending facility operated under ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) is subject to the provisions of any policies, rules, laws and ordinances that apply within the territory where the vending facility is located, including any laws and ordinances that require a license or permit for the conduct of any aspect of the operation of the vending facility. [1957 c.295 §6; 1975 c.638 §12; 2017 c.717 §17]

Source: Section 346.560 — Manager subject to applicable policies, rules, laws and ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).