ORS § 352.091 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.091
352.091 Required policies of governing boards
Status: repealed

The governing board of each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall formally adopt policies that:

(1) Provide the opportunity at all regularly scheduled meetings of the governing board for live comments;

(2) Allow a representative from official student, faculty and nonfaculty staff governance organizations to provide comments or report to the governing board at regularly scheduled meetings of the governing board;

(3) Allow a representative from official campus labor organizations to provide comments or report to the governing board at regularly scheduled meetings of the governing board, if the representative has requested the opportunity to provide comments or report to the board in advance of the meeting;

(4) Require the inclusion of at least one faculty member, one nonfaculty staff member and one member of the student body as part of presidential search committees;

(5) Ensure that all members of the governing board are provided with institutional electronic mail addresses;

(6) Require the public university to clearly and publicly post the electronic mail addresses described in subsection (5) of this section on the website of the public university;

(7) Require ongoing reviews of the practices and policies of the public university relating to transparency and access;

(8) Require the inclusion and participation of faculty, nonfaculty staff and student representatives when conducting the reviews described in subsection (7) of this section;

(9) Require that the governing board, or the designee of the governing board, respond to questions that arise from public comments at meetings of the governing board;

(10) Memorialize the process for filling appointments to the governing board;

(11) Require that when a vacancy on the governing board is expected:

(a) At a public meeting, the governing board will assess the needs of the board and identify the ideal characteristics of any individual chosen to fill the vacancy, including but not limited to preferred skill sets, experience or geographic representation;

(b) The governing board will invite members of the public university community to submit recommendations about the ideal characteristics described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to the board; and

(c) That when the governing board notifies the Governor that there will be a vacancy on the board, the board also communicates to the Governor the ideal characteristics identified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection; and

(12) Require the governing board to:

(a) Regularly conduct a self-evaluation; and

(b) At each self-evaluation, provide an opportunity for the university community to provide written input or public testimony evaluating the work of the board. [2023 c.280 §3]

Note: Sections 4 and 5, chapter 280, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 4. (1) No later than July 2 of each year, each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education, detailing the degree to which the public university has complied with:

(a) Drafting the formal policies described in section 3 of this 2023 Act [ 352.091 (Required policies of governing boards) ]; and

(b) Fulfilling the obligations contained in the policies described in section 3 of this 2023 Act.

(2) The report prepared under subsection (1) of this section must include input from representatives of official student, faculty and nonfaculty staff governance organizations. [2023 c.280 §4]

Sec. 5. Section 4 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.280 §5]

Source: Section 352.091 — Required policies of governing boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.206 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.206
357.206 Financial assistance to public, school, tribal and academic libraries
Status: in_force

(1) The state shall provide financial assistance for library resource sharing activities to public, school, tribal and academic libraries from funds specifically appropriated for that purpose in order to implement ORS 357.008 (State Library duties) (3), which requires the State Library to promote the establishment, development and support of local library services. The grants shall be provided only to libraries that make interlibrary loans at no charge to other public, school, tribal and academic libraries in this state and shall be expended for one or more of the following purposes:

(a) To provide matching grants and other assistance to facilitate the statewide licensing of electronic databases for all types of libraries;

(b) To reimburse a library that serves as a regional center for the referral of reference questions from other libraries or provides reference services in connection with a statewide cooperative reference services project; and

(c) To provide matching grants or other assistance to facilitate statewide ground delivery of library materials to public, school, tribal and academic libraries.

(2) As used in this section, “tribal library” means a library operated by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon. [1993 c.685 §1; 2003 c.582 §1; 2005 c.98 §1; 2015 c.328 §23]

Source: Section 357.206 — Financial assistance to public, school, tribal and academic libraries; grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.785 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.785
350.785 Commission members
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint the Oregon members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.

(2) The qualifications and terms of office of the members of the commission for this state shall conform with the provisions of Article IV of the compact.

(3) The Governor may remove a member of the commission for cause after notice and public hearing. [Formerly 351.800]

Source: Section 350.785 — Commission members; appointment and removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.321 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.321
341.321 Reserve fund
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other statutory provisions, any board of education of a community college district by resolution may establish a reserve fund by making transfers from the district’s general fund. Transfers to the reserve fund shall be included in the district budget prepared and published in accordance with ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) . If at any time conditions arise which dispense with the necessity for further transfers to or expenditures from a fund established pursuant to this section, the district board shall so declare by resolution. The resolution shall order the balance remaining in such fund to be transferred to the general fund of the district and shall declare the reserve fund closed. [1975 c.770 §25; 1995 c.67 §16]

Source: Section 341.321 — Reserve fund; establishment and termination procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.415 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.415
344.415 Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 344.415 (Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425) to 344.425 (Cooperative agreements) :

(1) “Cooperative agreement” means an agreement entered into between a youth job development organization and a public body under ORS 344.425 (Cooperative agreements) .

(2) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) but does not include the judicial department or the legislative department.

(3) “Public resource project” means a project for which a public body is responsible that is related to the protection, conservation, rehabilitation or improvement of public lands, natural resources or recreational areas and for which youth participants in a youth job development organization are utilized to perform jobs and work tasks pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into under ORS 344.425 (Cooperative agreements) .

(4) “Youth job development organization” means a nonprofit entity exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in ORS 314.011 (Definitions) that is operating or doing business in Oregon and that provides a program of job training, skill development and academic credit for youth in this state.

(5) “Youth participants” means youth between 13 and 22 years of age who have been qualified by a youth job development organization to perform jobs and work tasks on a public resource project. [2013 c.131 §1]

Source: Section 344.415 — Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.335 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.335
350.335 Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 350.335 (Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346) to 350.346 (Annual report to Legislative Assembly) :

(1) “Certified advocate” and “qualified victim services program” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 40.264 (Rule 507-1. Certified advocate-victim privilege) .

(2) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.330 (Written policies on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) .

(3) “Reporting party” means a student or employee at an institution of higher education who reports having experienced an incident of sexual misconduct to the institution.

(4) “Sexual misconduct” means an incident of sexual harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, harassment or violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or other gender-based harassment or violence.

(5) “Student” means an individual who:

(a) Is enrolled or who is seeking to enroll in a credit-bearing program at an institution of higher education, whether part-time, full-time or as an extension student; or

(b) Who has taken a leave of absence or withdrawn from the institution of higher education after reporting an incident of sexual misconduct to the Title IX coordinator at the institution.

(6) “Trauma-informed response” means a response involving an understanding of the complexities of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through training centered on the neurobiological impact of trauma, the influence of societal myths and stereotypes surrounding the causes and impacts of trauma, an understanding of perpetration methodology and knowledge of how to conduct an effective investigation. [2023 c.550 §1]

Source: Section 350.335 — Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.523 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.523
343.523 Service coordination requirements for early intervention and early childhood special education
Status: in_force

Service coordination shall be provided as an early intervention service or may be provided as other services for children and families in early childhood special education as defined under ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) and shall include:

(1) Coordinating all services across agency lines;

(2) Assisting parents of eligible children in gaining access to early intervention services and other services identified in the individualized family service plan;

(3) Facilitating the timely delivery of available services; and

(4) Continuously seeking the appropriate services and situations necessary to benefit the development of each child being served for the duration of the child’s eligibility. [Formerly 343.095]

Source: Section 343.523 — Service coordination requirements for early intervention and early childhood special education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.025 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.025
340.025 Notification by student to school district
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to May 15 of each year, a student who is interested in participating in the Expanded Options Program shall notify the student’s resident school district of the student’s intent to enroll in eligible post-secondary courses during the following school year.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a high school transfer student or returning dropout described in ORS 340.015 (Notification to students and parents or guardians) (2) has 20 business days from the date of enrollment to indicate interest.

(3) The resident school district shall review with the student and the student’s parent or guardian the student’s current status toward meeting all state and school district graduation requirements and the applicability of the proposed eligible post-secondary course with respect to fulfilling the student’s remaining graduation requirements.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An eligible student who intends to participate in the Expanded Options Program shall develop an educational learning plan in cooperation with an advisory support team.

(b) The educational learning plan may include:

(A) The student’s short-term and long-term learning goals and proposed activities; and

(B) The relationship of the eligible post-secondary courses proposed under the Expanded Options Program and the student’s learning goals.

(c) An advisory support team may include the student, the student’s parent or guardian and a teacher or a counselor. [2005 c.674 §7; 2007 c.567 §3]

Source: Section 340.025 — Notification by student to school district; review of graduation requirements; educational learning plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.499 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.499
329.499 Report to Legislative Assembly on physical education
Status: in_force

Prior to February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Education shall report to the Legislative Assembly on the data collected under ORS 329.498 (Data related to physical education) for the prior two school years. [2007 c.839 §2]

Note: See note under 329.498 (Data related to physical education) .

Source: Section 329.499 — Report to Legislative Assembly on physical education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.420
341.420 Procedure for name changes for district or college
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the name of any community college district or community college may be changed by resolution of the district board of education. The district board shall submit the proposed name change to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for its approval or disapproval. If the proposed name change is approved by the commission, it shall be submitted to a public hearing in the district. If the commission disapproves the proposed name change, the district board may rescind its resolution or revise it to reflect a different name which must be submitted to the commission for its approval or disapproval.

(b) If the proposed name is approved by the commission, notice of the hearing shall be given as provided in ORS 341.357 (Publication of notices) . The proposed change shall take effect 21 days after the final adjournment of the public hearing unless a remonstrance is filed under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) If a remonstrance to the proposed name change is filed with the district board within 20 days after the final adjournment of the public hearing under subsection (1) of this section, the district board must submit the question of the proposed name change to the electors of the district unless the board rescinds its resolution. The remonstrance must be signed by at least five percent or at least 50, whichever is less, of the electors of the district. The proposed name change shall be submitted to the electors at the regular school election next following adoption of the resolution.

(3) If the majority of votes cast at the election favor the change, it shall take effect upon the canvass and return of the vote. If the majority of votes cast oppose the change, it shall not take effect. [1971 c.513 §94; 1991 c.397 §3; 2013 c.747 §179]

Source: Section 341.420 — Procedure for name changes for district or college , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.341
341.341 Assigning position numbers
Status: in_force

Position numbers for board members elected at-large, and their respective successors in office in the event of vacancies before the expiration of their terms, in districts changing the method of election of any of the board members shall be determined by drawing by the affected board members under the supervision of the county clerk of the principal county. As soon as possible after the drawing, the county clerk of the principal county shall furnish a certified statement to each affected board member of the position number drawn by the board member. A copy of the statement shall be filed with the county clerk of the principal county and with the administrative office of the district. [1971 c.513 §31]

Source: Section 341.341 — Assigning position numbers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 335.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 335 / Section 335.095
335.095 Levy of taxes in school districts for high school purposes
Status: in_force

The amounts required to meet the expenses of a school district under ORS 335.090 (School districts responsible for high school education) shall be certified to the county assessor separately. No tax shall be levied for the purposes of ORS 335.090 (School districts responsible for high school education) against property included in a union high school district. [1961 c.688 §2; 2003 c.226 §16]

Source: Section 335.095 — Levy of taxes in school districts for high school purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors335.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.005
332.005 Directors as district school board
Status: in_force

(1) The directors of a school district in their official capacity shall be known as the district school board.

(2) Directors must qualify by taking an oath of office before assuming the duties of office. [1965 c.100 §127; 1983 c.350 §168; 1983 c.379 §5]

Source: Section 332.005 — Directors as district school board; oath , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.311 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.311
339.311 Safe School Culture Grant program
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, “certified instructor” means an individual who is certified as an instructor by the Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program or by another program administered by a nationally recognized organization that provides training to certify individuals in nonviolent crisis intervention methods.

(2) The Department of Education shall establish and maintain the Safe School Culture Grant program. The purpose of the program is to develop a network of instructors who are certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods to ensure that, for every 50 students in a school district or an education service district, at least one staff person of the school district or education service district is certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods.

(3) The department shall distribute funds under the program to school districts and education service districts in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Education by rule. At a minimum, the rules shall:

(a) Establish the manner by which reimbursement is provided to school districts and education service districts for wages or stipends paid to staff for the time spent by the staff to attend training to become certified instructors;

(b) Ensure school districts and education service districts are reimbursed only for the costs related to individuals who complete the certification process as newly certified instructors; and

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, permit any unexpended moneys from grants to be used to support the costs of training staff in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by providing stipends and reimbursement for the cost of materials.

(4) To qualify for a grant under the program, a school district must:

(a) Require each newly certified instructor to conduct at least three complete trainings of at least 10 staff persons each year.

(b) Provide or arrange for the provision of the necessary physical space for the training.

(c) Consult with organizations representing teachers and instructional assistants to determine the priority for which staff to train to ensure training is targeted to the areas in most need of support for increasing the safety of students and staff.

(d) Consult with organizations representing teachers and instructional assistants about compensation in wages, stipends or other means to support staff to participate in training to become certified instructors or to participate in training conducted by certified instructors to become certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods.

(5) To qualify for a grant under the program, an education service district must:

(a) Ensure at least one complete nonviolent crisis intervention training of at least 10 staff persons is completed each month at the verbal intervention level or the physical intervention level, except that trainings for July and December may be offered in alternative months.

(b) Provide or arrange for the provision of the necessary physical space for the training.

(c) Not charge a fee to a school district or a staff member for the first 10 staff persons trained by certified instructors each year.

(d) Offer training in advanced physical skills only to individuals working in settings in which serious injuries have occurred or are at imminent risk of occurring.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (4)(a) or (5)(a) of this section:

(a) For a school district with fewer than 30 employees, require each newly certified instructor to conduct as many complete trainings as possible each year.

(b) For an education service district with fewer than 30 employees, ensure as many nonviolent crisis intervention trainings as possible are completed each year.

(7) The department shall biennially distribute funds to school districts participating in the program as follows:

(a) The department shall provide to a school district with 1,500 or fewer students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of one new certified instructor. If the school district pays for the cost of a second new certified instructor, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of a third new certified instructor.

(b) The department shall provide to a school district with between 1,501 and 5,000 students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of two new certified instructors. If the school district pays for the cost of a third new certified instructor, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of a fourth new certified instructor.

(c) The department shall provide to a school district with between 5,001 and 8,000 students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of two new certified instructors. If the school district pays for the cost of additional new certified instructors, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of the additional new certified instructors, up to a total of four new certified instructors.

(d) The department shall provide to a school district with between 8,001 and 15,000 students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of four new certified instructors. If the school district pays for the cost of additional new certified instructors, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of the additional new certified instructors, up to a total of eight new certified instructors.

(e) The department shall provide to a school district with between 15,001 and 30,000 students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of six new certified instructors. If the school district pays for the cost of additional new certified instructors, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of the additional new certified instructors, up to a total of 14 new certified instructors.

(f) The department shall provide to a school district with more than 30,000 students a grant in an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of six new certified instructors. If the school district pays for the cost of additional new certified instructors, the department shall provide the school district with an amount to reimburse the school district for the cost of the additional new certified instructors, up to a total of 16 new certified instructors.

(8) The department shall biennially distribute funds through the program to education service districts for two new certified instructors in advanced physical skills and one new certified instructor in verbal and physical intervention skills. The grant must match the cost of the additional new certified instructors, up to a maximum of four new certified instructors in advanced physical skills and two new certified instructors in verbal and physical intervention skills.

(9) The department may use up to three percent of the grant funds to cover the department’s costs in administering the program under this section.

(10) Notwithstanding subsections (3), (7) and (8) of this section, the department shall distribute funds to school districts and education service districts subject to the availability of funding for the program. [2023 c.592 §8]

Note: Sections 9 to 11, chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 9. (1) As used in this section, “certified instructor” has the meaning given that term in section 8 of this 2023 Act [ 339.311 (Safe School Culture Grant program) ].

(2) A school district or an education service district that participates in the Safe School Culture Grant program established in section 8 of this 2023 Act shall submit the following reports to the Department of Education on or before the specified dates:

(a) By December 1, 2023, and again by July 1, 2024, a report that includes:

(A) The total number of new certified instructors that were certified between July 1, 2023, and the date of the report, including the dates on which the certified instructors received their certifications.

(B) A description of how the certified instructors are distributed across the school district or education service district.

(C) An accounting of how many of the new certified instructors were funded by the school district and how many were funded by the grant provided by the Safe School Culture Grant program.

(D) The number of trainings held by each of the new certified instructors.

(E) The number of staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training by one of the new certified instructors.

(b) By December 1, 2024, and again by July 1, 2025, each school district and education service district participating in the grant program shall report to the department:

(A) The total number of staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training with one of the new certified instructors.

(B) The total number of staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training in verbal skills only.

(C) The total number of staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training in verbal and physical intervention skills.

(D) The total number of staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training in advanced physical skills.

(E) The total number of trainings held by each of the newly certified instructors between July 1, 2023, and the date of the trainings.

(F) A description of how the staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training are distributed across the school district or education service district, including the ratio of trained staff to students in the school district or education service district.

(G) A description of the school district’s or education service district’s assessment of how many additional certified instructors, if any, are needed to certify staff in nonviolent crisis intervention methods. [2023 c.592 §9]

Sec. 10. The Department of Education shall first provide grants through the Safe School Culture Grant program, established in section 8 of this 2023 Act [ 339.311 (Safe School Culture Grant program) ], no later than July 1, 2024. [2023 c.592 §10]

Sec. 11. Section 9 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.592 §11]

Source: Section 339.311 — Safe School Culture Grant program; certified instructors; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.507 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.507
343.507 Local early intervention interagency advisory council
Status: in_force

(1) Each contractor for early childhood special education and early intervention services shall assist in the development of a local early intervention interagency advisory council in every county within the contractor’s service area.

(2) Each local early intervention interagency advisory council shall include as members at least 20 percent parents of preschool children with disabilities, 20 percent providers of early childhood special education and early intervention services or other services to preschool children with disabilities, a representative of the Early Learning Council and representatives from public and private agencies that serve young children and their families, including but not limited to Head Start programs and providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program, community child care, the Department of Early Learning and Care, local school districts, education service districts, Department of Education regional special education programs, community mental health programs, community developmental disabilities programs, Department of Human Services health programs, child welfare programs and public assistance programs, Indian education agencies, migrant programs serving young children and community colleges.

(3) Each local early intervention interagency advisory council shall select its own chairperson and vice chairperson and fix the duties of its officers.

(4) The Department of Education shall establish procedures pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education for seeking and considering local council advice regarding the selection of contractors, coordination of services and procedures for local resolution of disputes. [1991 c.749 §13; 1993 c.45 §235; 1995 c.278 §42; 1999 c.989 §25; 2001 c.900 §55; 2011 c.720 §76; 2012 c.37 §42; 2013 c.624 §81; 2023 c.547 §26; 2023 c.554 §51]

Source: Section 343.507 — Local early intervention interagency advisory council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.065 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.065
350.065 Executive director
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the commission.

(2) The appointment of the executive director must be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State.

(3) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the executive director shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the commission, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [Formerly 351.725]

Source: Section 350.065 — Executive director; subordinate officers and employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.805 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.805
329.805 Grants-in-aid
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , the Educator Advancement Council shall distribute grants-in-aid to qualifying school districts or educator networks to offset the costs of beginning teacher and administrator mentorship programs. A qualifying district or educator network shall receive annually an amount that is aligned with evidence-based best practices.

(2) If the funds are insufficient for all eligible proposals, the Educator Advancement Council shall award grants on a competitive basis, taking into consideration:

(a) The priorities to be addressed by moneys received by a school district or an educator network, including efforts related to:

(A) Increasing the number of culturally and linguistically diverse educators hired; and

(B) Reflecting the demographics of the students of the school district or school districts within the educator network with the demographics of the educators of the school district or school districts within the educator network; and

(b) Whether the school district is a small school district or serves a rural community or whether the educator network serves small school districts or a rural community.

(3) The Educator Advancement Council may adopt such rules as the council considers appropriate for the distribution of grants-in-aid under this section.

(4) A school district or an educator network that is determined by the Educator Advancement Council to be in violation of one or more of the requirements of ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) may be required to refund all grants-in-aid moneys distributed under ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) . The amount of penalty shall be determined by the Educator Advancement Council. [Formerly 342.790; 2001 c.317 §7; 2007 c.863 §5; 2013 c.521 §1; 2015 c.487 §4; 2017 c.639 §14; 2023 c.592 §42]

Source: Section 329.805 — Grants-in-aid; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.286 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.286
357.286 Retirement system for employees
Status: in_force

A district may establish an employees’ retirement system as provided for rural fire protection districts under ORS 478.355 (Establishment of employee retirement system) to 478.370 (Retirement benefits not to be funded for individual not employee of district when membership in system created) . [1981 c.226 §15]

Source: Section 357.286 — Retirement system for employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.637 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.637
336.637 Instruction in educational standards required
Status: in_force

(1) A private alternative education program shall ensure that students receive instruction in the educational standards adopted by the State Board of Education for the grade level the program serves.

(2) Students enrolled in a private alternative education program shall take the statewide assessment developed by the Department of Education under ORS 329.485 (Statewide assessment system) . A private alternative education program shall be accountable for determining the progress of its students toward achieving academic content standards as defined in ORS 329.007 (Definitions for chapter) . The private alternative education program shall report, at least annually, each student’s academic progress, including the results of the state assessment to students, parents and the school district. [1997 c.521 §12; 2001 c.490 §5]

Source: Section 336.637 — Instruction in educational standards required; assessment of students in private alternative education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.010 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.010
359.010 Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Arts” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Instrumental and vocal music;

(b) Dance, drama and folk art;

(c) Creative writing and poetry;

(d) Architecture and landscaping design and the fields allied to them;

(e) Museum-related activities including, but not limited to:

(A) Exhibitions;

(B) Curation and maintenance of art work collections; and

(C) Education relating to works of art, artists and art history;

(f) Painting, sculpture and photography;

(g) Graphic and craft arts;

(h) Industrial design;

(i) Costume and fashion design;

(j) Motion pictures, television and radio;

(k) Tape and sound recording;

(L) The history, criticism, theory and practice of the arts; and

(m) The presentation, performance, execution and exhibition of art forms described in this subsection.

(2) “Association” means a nonprofit, private, incorporated or unincorporated institution, foundation, museum, organization, society or group, whether local, state, regional or national, that is operating, or doing business, in Oregon.

(3) “Local agencies” includes cities, counties and other public corporations and their officers, boards and commissions.

(4) “Private corporation” means a corporation organized for profit and authorized to do business in this state.

(5) “Public agencies” means state agencies and local agencies.

(6) “State agencies” includes state officers, departments, boards and commissions. [1967 c.321 §1; 1993 c.209 §5; 2017 c.274 §1]

Source: Section 359.010 — Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.680 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.680
358.680 Definitions for ORS 358.683 to 358.690
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 358.683 (Oregon Property Management Program) to 358.690 (Oregon Property Management Account) :

(1) “Director” means the State Parks and Recreation Director.

(2) “Committee” means the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation established in ORS 358.622 (State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation) .

(3) “Oregon Property Management Program” means the program established in ORS 358.683 (Oregon Property Management Program) .

(4) “State Historic Preservation Officer” means the officer designated under ORS 358.565 (State Historic Preservation Officer) . [1983 c.231 §1; 1989 c.904 §55]

Source: Section 358.680 — Definitions for ORS 358.683 to 358.690 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.341
350.341 Required memorandum of understanding
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, each institution of higher education shall enter into and maintain a memorandum of understanding with a community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency that is in the same county as the institution.

(2) The memorandum of understanding entered into under this section shall ensure that the community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency will:

(a) Assist in developing the institution’s policies, programming and training regarding sexual misconduct that involves students and employees;

(b) Provide an accessible off-campus alternative where students and employees of the institution can receive free and confidential sexual misconduct crisis services, including but not limited to access to a sexual assault nurse examiner, if available, and to domestic violence crisis services in response to sexual misconduct;

(c) Ensure that a student or employee of the institution can access free and confidential counseling and advocacy services either on campus or off campus; and

(d) Ensure cooperation and training between the institution and the community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency to ensure an understanding of the roles that the institution or center should play in responding to reports and disclosures of sexual misconduct against students and employees of the institution and the institution’s protocols for providing support and services to students and employees who have been the victims of sexual misconduct.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A memorandum of understanding entered into under this section may include an agreement, including a fee structure, between the community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency and the institution of higher education for the provision of confidential victim services.

(b) As used in this subsection, “confidential victim services” means case consultation and training fees for certified advocates, consultation fees for the development and implementation of student education and prevention programs, the development of staff training and prevention curriculum and confidential on-site office space for a representative from a community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency to meet with students or employees of the institution of higher education.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section:

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may waive the requirements of this section if the commission determines that, despite reasonable efforts, an institution of higher education was unable to enter into a memorandum of understanding with a community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency.

(b) This section does not apply to a satellite campus or branch campus of an institution of higher education if the satellite campus or branch campus has 1,000 or fewer enrolled students who reside on campus. [2023 c.550 §7]

Source: Section 350.341 — Required memorandum of understanding; contents; exceptions from requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.300
353.300 Political or sectarian test prohibited in appointment of faculty or employees
Status: in_force

No political or sectarian test shall ever be allowed or applied in the appointment of faculty and other employees of the Oregon Health and Science University. [1995 c.162 §25]

Source: Section 353.300 — Political or sectarian test prohibited in appointment of faculty or employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.750
350.750 Nonresident tuition in post-secondary educational institutions
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) It is in the interest of this state and its people that Oregon residents have access to the post-secondary institutions in the Northwest which best provide for the educational needs of those students;

(2) The people of Oregon and their post-secondary institutions benefit through the provision of access to Oregon colleges and universities for students from the state of Washington and from the enhanced economic and cultural well-being of the northwest region;

(3) The state should reduce or eliminate the nonresident tuition barriers that might exist between the states of Oregon and Washington to restrict or inhibit enrollment of residents of one of these states in a community college or public college or university in the other state;

(4) The general policy statement on reduction of admission and tuition barriers between the states of Oregon and Washington shall not apply to students at the Oregon Health and Science University, where enrollment priority shall continue to be given to qualified Oregon residents; and

(5) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall develop plans to carry out the intent of this policy within the appropriations available, and shall report to the appropriate legislative review agency before implementing the plan. [Formerly 351.647]

Source: Section 350.750 — Nonresident tuition in post-secondary educational institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.423 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.423
336.423 Standards for food and beverages sold to students in schools
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Entree” means a food that is generally regarded as being the primary food in a meal and includes, but is not limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta and pizza.

(b) “Snack” means a food that is generally regarded as supplementing a meal and includes, but is not limited to, chips, crackers, onion rings, nachos, french fries, doughnuts, cookies, pastries, cinnamon rolls and candy.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, all food and beverage items sold to students in a public kindergarten through grade 12 school must at a minimum meet the standards required by this section.

(3) The following shall apply to all food sold to students in a school during the times described in subsection (5)(a) of this section:

(a) A snack item may be sold only in a single-serving size and:

(A) May not have more than 35 percent of the total calories from fat. This requirement does not apply to snack items that are legumes, nuts, nut butters, seeds, seed butters, eggs, nonfried vegetables and cheese.

(B) May not have more than 10 percent of the total calories from saturated fat. This requirement does not apply to snack items that are nuts, nut butters, seeds, seed butters, eggs and cheese.

(C) May not contain more than 35 percent sugar by weight. This requirement does not apply to fruit and vegetables.

(D) May not contain more than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving.

(E) May not contain more than 150 total calories if sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 5 or less.

(F) May not contain more than 180 total calories if sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 6, 7 or 8.

(G) May not contain more than 200 total calories if sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 9, 10, 11 or 12.

(b) An entree item that is sold individually:

(A) May not contain more than four grams of fat per 100 calories.

(B) May not contain more than 450 total calories.

(4) The following shall apply to all beverages sold to students in a school during the times described in subsection (5)(a) of this section:

(a) If the beverage is sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 5 or less, the beverage may not contain caffeine and may be only:

(A) Water.

(B) Fruit or vegetable juice, provided the beverage item is not more than eight ounces, is 100 percent juice or 100 percent juice diluted with water, has no added sweeteners and contains no more than 120 calories per eight ounces.

(C) Milk or a nutritionally equivalent milk alternative, provided the beverage item is not more than eight ounces, is fat free or low fat and, if flavored, contains no more than 150 calories per eight ounces.

(b) If the beverage is sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 6, 7 or 8, the beverage may not contain caffeine and may be only:

(A) Water.

(B) Fruit or vegetable juice, provided the beverage item is not more than 10 ounces, is 100 percent juice or 100 percent juice diluted with water, has no added sweeteners and contains no more than 120 calories per eight ounces.

(C) Milk or a nutritionally equivalent milk alternative, provided the beverage item is not more than 10 ounces, is fat free or low fat and, if flavored, contains no more than 150 calories per eight ounces.

(c) If the beverage is sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, the beverage may be only:

(A) Water.

(B) Flavored water, provided the beverage item is not more than 20 ounces and contains no calories.

(C) Fruit or vegetable juice, provided the beverage item is not more than 12 ounces, is 100 percent juice or 100 percent juice diluted with water, has no added sweeteners and contains no more than 120 calories per eight ounces.

(D) Milk or a nutritionally equivalent milk alternative, provided the beverage item is not more than 12 ounces, is fat free or low fat and, if flavored, contains no more than 150 calories per eight ounces.

(E) A beverage item that is not more than 20 ounces and contains no more than 0.5 calories per ounce.

(F) A beverage item that is not more than 12 ounces and contains no more than five calories per ounce.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The standards required by this section apply to food and beverage items sold to students in a school at all times during the regular or extended school day when the activities in the school are primarily under the control of the school district board. This includes, but is not limited to, the time before or after classes are in session and the time when the school is being used for activities such as clubs, yearbook, band or choir practice, student government, drama rehearsals or child care programs.

(b) The standards required by this section do not apply to food and beverage items sold in a school at times when the school is being used for school-related events or nonschool-related events for which parents and other adults are a significant part of an audience or are selling food or beverage items before, during or after the event, such as a sporting event or another interscholastic activity, a play or a band or choir concert.

(6) The standards required by this section do not apply to:

(a) Food and beverage items sold as a meal in a school as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program; or

(b) Entree items that:

(A) At a minimum, meet the standards of the federal programs identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(B) Are sold individually in portions allowed under the federal programs identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(C) Are sold not later than one day after items that are part of a federal program identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection are sold.

(7) A school district board may adopt standards that are more restrictive than the standards specified by this section.

(8) Each school year, a school district board shall determine whether the school district is in compliance with the standards required by this section and report the results of that determination to the Department of Education. The department may monitor whether school districts are in compliance with the standards required by this section. [2007 c.455 §1; 2015 c.317 §1]

Source: Section 336.423 — Standards for food and beverages sold to students in schools; exceptions; compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.309 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.309
341.309 Establishment of interstate taxing authority
Status: in_force

A community college district may enter into discussions with county governments or other similar county-wide public organizations in bordering states for the purpose of discussing the feasibility of establishing interstate taxing authority for the district through an interstate agreement entered into pursuant to ORS 190.410 (Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440) to 190.440 (Powers of public agency under agreement) . Any such agreement shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly prior to taking effect. [1997 c.521 §4]

Note: 341.309 (Establishment of interstate taxing authority) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 341 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 341.309 — Establishment of interstate taxing authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.215 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.215
359.215 Consignment does not create rights in consignee greater than those of consignor
Status: in_force

A consignment of a work of fine art does not convey title to or create an estate in the work or grant a right to possession superior to that of the consignor notwithstanding the power or authority of the consignee to transfer or convey to a third person all of the right, title and interest of the consignor in and to the work. [1981 c.410 §4]

Source: Section 359.215 — Consignment does not create rights in consignee greater than those of consignor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.650 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.650
354.650 Election laws applicable
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of district board members.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §216]

Source: Section 354.650 — Election laws applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.210 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.210
332.210 Districts controlling cemeteries
Status: in_force

(1) Any school district may own, possess, manage, operate, control, improve, sell and convey real property used for cemetery purposes where such property is within the school district boundaries and a deed of conveyance was executed and delivered conveying in fee such real property from the owners thereof to such school district prior to 1923 and such district accepted such deed and improved such real property for cemetery purposes.

(2) Any school district owning and possessing real property described in subsection (1) of this section may receive, own, expend and issue moneys, notes and other evidences of indebtedness for improvement, maintenance, operation, care and management of such real property used for cemetery purposes. [Amended by 1967 c.67 §3]

Source: Section 332.210 — Districts controlling cemeteries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.108 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.108
327.108 Post-graduate scholar programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “post-graduate scholar” means a student who:

(a) Has been in grades 9 through 12 for more than a total of four school years; and

(b) Has satisfied the requirements for a high school diploma or a modified diploma as provided in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) .

(2) A school district may establish a program under this section to allow:

(a) A post-graduate scholar who satisfies the requirements of subsection (3) of this section to:

(A) Enroll in courses at a community college that are part of a course of study approved by the school district and that may lead to a certificate or diploma;

(B) Enroll in the courses described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for one school year after the post-graduate scholar has satisfied the requirements for a high school diploma or a modified diploma as provided in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) ; and

(C) Have the school district pay the costs incurred for the courses described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, including tuition, fees and books.

(b) A school district that satisfies the requirements of subsection (4) of this section to receive and expend moneys distributed from the State School Fund under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for the purpose of paying the costs described in paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection.

(3) A post-graduate scholar qualifies to participate in a program established under this section if the post-graduate scholar:

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

(b) Is not eligible for a grant under the Oregon Promise program described in ORS 341.522 (Oregon Promise program) because of failure to earn the minimum cumulative grade point average, or submitted a complete application for a grant under the Oregon Promise program by the established deadline but did not receive a grant;

(c) Is not eligible for a federal aid grant that is equal to or more than the average cost of tuition and fees at a community college, as determined by the Department of Education after consultation with the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion; and

(d) Retains a legal residence within the boundaries of the school district through which the post-graduate scholar satisfied the requirements for a high school diploma or a modified diploma.

(4) A school district may receive and expend moneys distributed from the State School Fund under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for a program established under this section if the school district meets all of the following criteria:

(a) Has a policy for the program that is adopted by the school district board and that describes:

(A) The goals of the program, including target high school graduation rates for underserved students;

(B) Minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance and participation in regular in-person meetings with school district staff to monitor student progress;

(C) The manner by which the results of the program will be measured and monitored; and

(D) The courses of study that are approved by the school district for the purpose of this section.

(b) Enters into a written agreement with the community college that has a service area within which the school district is located.

(c) Has dedicated staff to provide support services to post-graduate scholars, including regular in-person meetings to monitor student progress that occur at least twice each month.

(d) Ensures that a majority of students from the school district who are enrolled in courses at a community college meet at least one of the criteria identified in this paragraph. The student:

(A) Is not a post-graduate scholar;

(B) Has received an extended diploma or a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test;

(C) Was enrolled in an alternative high school program within the preceding 12 months;

(D) Is, or will be, a first-generation graduate of high school;

(E) Is, or has been, a child in a foster home;

(F) Is, or has been, placed in a facility or an education program by a court;

(G) Is homeless;

(H) Is a parent; or

(I) Was identified as eligible for free or reduced price lunches within the preceding 12 months.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) , the weighted average daily membership assigned for each post-graduate scholar shall be adjusted as follows:

(a) By subtracting 0.25 from the average daily membership assigned for each post-graduate scholar participating in the program established under this section; and

(b) Without adding any amounts identified in ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c)(A).

(6) For purposes of this section, a school district may not counsel or assist a student to delay receiving a high school diploma or a modified diploma for the purpose of participating in a school-sponsored, post-secondary education program.

(7) Nothing in this section:

(a) Prohibits a school district from receiving or expending moneys related to the education of post-graduate scholars that are not received or expended for purposes of this section, as long as the school district does not receive or expend State School Fund distributions under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for those purposes.

(b) Requires a post-graduate scholar to accept or use any federal grant moneys to offset costs of tuition, fees or books incurred by a post-graduate scholar at a community college.

(c) Requires a school district to add or extend existing bus routes or other transportation services for post-graduate scholars. Any transportation costs incurred by a school district to add or extend existing bus routes or other transportation services are not considered approved transportation costs for the purposes of ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) . Nothing in this paragraph prohibits post-graduate scholars from using existing bus routes or transportation services provided by the school district.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a post-graduate scholar may not accept or use any federal grant moneys to offset costs of tuition, fees or books incurred by a post-graduate scholar at a community college.

(9) A school district may receive or expend moneys distributed from the State School Fund under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) for post-graduate scholars who enroll in courses at a community college only if the post-graduate scholars are enrolled in the courses as part of a program established under this section. [2016 c.109 §2; 2017 c.66 §32; 2017 c.726 §16]

Source: Section 327.108 — Post-graduate scholar programs; use of State School Fund moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.130 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.130
342.130 Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) to 342.173 (Effect of employing certain persons) is intended to invalidate the life of any certificate or diploma in effect on June 30, 1965, nor to invalidate the rights granted prior to June 30, 1965, by the law and the rules of the State Board of Education under which the certificate or diploma was issued.

(2) Nothing in chapter 550, Oregon Laws 1965, is intended to invalidate the life of any teaching certificate in effect on August 13, 1965, or to alter the rights and privileges granted prior to August 13, 1965, by the law under which the teaching certificate was issued.

(3) Nothing in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) to 342.173 (Effect of employing certain persons) is intended to invalidate the life of any basic or standard teaching or administrative license in effect prior to January 15, 1999, nor to invalidate the rights granted prior to January 15, 1999, by the law and by the rules under which the license was issued.

(4) Nothing in chapter 647, Oregon Laws 2015, is intended to invalidate the life of any teaching, administrative or personnel service license in effect on July 6, 2015, or to alter the rights and privileges granted prior to July 6, 2015, by the law under which the license was issued. [1961 c.439 §3; 1965 c.100 §350; subsection (2) enacted as 1965 c.550 §4; 1997 c.383 §2; 1999 c.59 §89; 2015 c.647 §9]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 550, Oregon Laws 1965,” for the words “this Act” in section 4, chapter 550, Oregon Laws 1965, compiled as 342.130 (Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated) (2). Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . The sections for which substitution otherwise would be made may be determined by referring to the 1965 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 647, Oregon Laws 2015,” for the words “this 2015 Act” in section 9, chapter 647, Oregon Laws 2015, which amended 342.130 (Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . The sections for which substitution otherwise would be made may be determined by referring to the 2015 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 342.130 — Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.708 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.708
342.708 ORS 342.700 and 342.704 not limitation on or prerequisite for other rights and remedies
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 342.700 (Policy on sexual harassment) and 342.704 (Adoption of policies on sexual harassment required) is intended to limit or operate as a prerequisite to pursuing any rights or remedies provided under other statutes or the common law. [1997 c.272 §3]

Note: See note under 342.700 (Policy on sexual harassment) .

STEROIDS AND PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING SUBSTANCES

Source: Section 342.708 — ORS 342.700 and 342.704 not limitation on or prerequisite for other rights and remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.029 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.029
336.029 Oregon Civics Day for Teachers
Status: in_force

"In 2009, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill designating the first Friday in December as Oregon Civics Day for Teachers…" Bibliographic info

(1) The first Friday in December is known as the Oregon Civics Day for Teachers.

(2) The purpose of the Oregon Civics Day for Teachers is to give teachers the opportunity to learn about civics in Oregon for the purpose of assisting them in providing high-quality instruction in civics.

(3) School districts are urged to encourage teachers to participate in professional development opportunities that are focused on civics and that are provided on the first Friday in December.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall administer a process for providing funding for activities related to an annual conference dedicated to Oregon civics and held on Oregon Civics Day for Teachers. Moneys distributed under this subsection must be used to:

(A) Award grants to two public school teachers from each legislative district to assist the teachers with paying expenses incurred to attend the conference.

(B) Assist a nonprofit organization with operating expenses incurred in relation to the conference.

(C) Provide technical and professional assistance to teachers who attended the conference.

(b) The department may enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization for the purpose of awarding grants under this subsection. [2009 c.419 §1; 2015 c.731 §1]

Source: Section 336.029 — Oregon Civics Day for Teachers; funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.670 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.670
350.670 Finance of education facilities by municipalities
Status: in_force

In order to provide the people of this state with access to quality post-secondary education at a reasonable cost, and to provide an educated workforce which promotes economic development within this state, the Legislative Assembly authorizes municipalities to finance education facilities in accordance with ORS 350.665 (Definitions for ORS 350.665 to 350.695) to 350.695 (Investment of revenues) . [Formerly 352.795]

Source: Section 350.670 — Finance of education facilities by municipalities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.143 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.143
342.143 Issuance of licenses and registrations
Status: in_force

(1) A teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or public charter school registration, may not be issued to any person until the person has attained the age of 18 years and has furnished satisfactory evidence of proper educational training.

(2) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may require an applicant for a teaching, personnel service or administrative license or for registration as a public charter school teacher or administrator to furnish evidence satisfactory to the commission of good moral character, mental and physical health, and such other evidence as the commission may deem necessary to establish the applicant’s fitness to serve as a teacher or administrator.

(3) Without limiting the powers of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) A teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or a public charter school registration, may not be issued to any person who:

(A) Has been convicted of a crime listed in ORS 163.095 (“Aggravated murder” defined) , 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) , 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) , 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) , 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree) , 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) , 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) , 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) , 163.385 (Sodomy in the third degree) , 163.395 (Sodomy in the second degree) , 163.405 (Sodomy in the first degree) , 163.408 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree) , 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree) , 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree) , 163.425 (Sexual abuse in the second degree) , 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) , 163.432 (Online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree) , 163.433 (Online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree) , 163.435 (Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor) , 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) , 163.465 (Public indecency) , 163.515 (Bigamy) , 163.525 (Incest) , 163.547 (Child neglect in the first degree) , 163.575 (Endangering the welfare of a minor) , 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct) , 163.675 (1985 Replacement Part), 163.680 (1993 Edition), 163.684 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree) , 163.686 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the second degree) , 163.687 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the third degree) , 163.688 (Possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the first degree) , 163.689 (Possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the second degree) , 164.325 (Arson in the first degree) , 164.415 (Robbery in the first degree) , 166.005 (Treason) , 166.087 (Abuse of corpse in the first degree) , 167.007 (Prostitution) , 167.008 (Commercial sexual solicitation) , 167.012 (Promoting prostitution) , 167.017 (Compelling prostitution) , 167.057 (Luring a minor) , 167.062 (Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show) , 167.075 (Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor) , 167.080 (Displaying obscene materials to minors) , 167.090 (Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes) , 475.808 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.810 (Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone) , 475.812 (Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.818 (Unlawful manufacture of methadone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.820 (Unlawful delivery of methadone) , 475.822 (Unlawful delivery of methadone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.828 (Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.830 (Unlawful delivery of oxycodone) , 475.832 (Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.848 (Unlawful manufacture of heroin within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.852 (Unlawful delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.868 (Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.872 (Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.878 (Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.880 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine) , 475.882 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.888 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.890 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine) , 475.892 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) or 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) .

(B) Has been convicted under ORS 161.405 (“Attempt” described) of an attempt to commit any of the crimes listed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(C) Has been convicted in another jurisdiction of a crime that is substantially equivalent, as defined by rule, to any of the crimes listed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph.

(D) Has had a teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or a public charter school registration, revoked in another jurisdiction for a reason that is substantially equivalent, as defined by rule, to a reason described in ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) and the revocation is not subject to further appeal. A person whose right to apply for a license or registration is denied under this subparagraph may apply for reinstatement of the right as provided in ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) (4).

(b) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may refuse to issue a license or registration to any person who has been convicted of:

(A) A crime involving the illegal use, sale or possession of controlled substances; or

(B) A crime described in ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(4) In denying the issuance of a license or registration under this section, the commission shall follow the procedure set forth in ORS 342.176 (Complaint process) and 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges) . [1965 c.100 §352; 1971 c.743 §357; 1973 c.270 §7; 1979 c.744 §14; 1987 c.158 §58; 1987 c.503 §6; 1993 c.45 §158; 1993 c.301 §6; 1993 c.603 §2; 1995 c.446 §8; 1995 c.768 §14; 1997 c.383 §§11,11a; 1999 c.199 §8; 1999 c.308 §1; 2005 c.708 §52; 2007 c.575 §11; 2007 c.869 §10; 2007 c.876 §8; 2009 c.386 §4; 2011 c.151 §11; 2011 c.524 §21; 2011 c.681 §7; 2013 c.591 §11; 2015 c.245 §6; 2017 c.21 §50; 2019 c.635 §21]

Source: Section 342.143 — Issuance of licenses and registrations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.159 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.159
343.159 Requirements for written notice to parents of child with disability
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall give written notice to the parents of a child with a disability a reasonable time before the school district:

(a) Proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child; or

(b) Refuses to initiate or change the identification, evaluation or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child.

(2) The written notice must comply with the rules prescribed by the State Board of Education.

(3) The written notice required under subsection (1) of this section shall be:

(a) Written in language understandable to the general public; and

(b) Provided in the native language of the parent or other mode of communication used by the parent, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so.

(4) If the native language or other mode of communication of the parent is not a written language, the school district shall take steps to ensure:

(a) That the notice is translated orally or by other means to the parent in the parent’s native language or other mode of communication;

(b) That the parent understands the content of the notice; and

(c) That there is written evidence that the requirements of this subsection have been met. [1999 c.989 §15]

Source: Section 343.159 — Requirements for written notice to parents of child with disability; contents of notice; language or mode of communication of parent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.080
340.080 Limitation on credit hours awarded to students
Status: in_force

(1) For a high school with an enrollment of 1,000 students, each school year no more than 330 quarter credit hours may be awarded to eligible students at the high school under the Expanded Options Program.

(2) The State Board of Education by rule shall establish separate credit hour caps for high schools that have enrollment greater than 1,000 students and those that have less than 1,000 students. The caps shall be proportional to the credit hour caps established under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A school district may choose to exceed the credit hour caps established in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a school district has more eligible students who wish to participate in the Expanded Options Program than are allowed under the credit hour cap established under this section, the school district board shall establish a process for selecting eligible students to participate in the program. The process must give priority for program participation to at-risk students.

(b) If a school district has not exceeded the credit hour caps established by this section, the school district:

(A) Must ensure that all eligible students who are at-risk students are allowed to participate in the program; and

(B) May allow eligible students who are not at-risk students to participate in the program, as provided by the provisions of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) .

(5) The provisions of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) do not apply to any post-secondary courses in which a student is enrolled in addition to being enrolled full-time in the student’s resident school district. For purposes of this subsection, a student is considered enrolled full-time if the student attends classes for credit in the secondary school for all available hours of instruction. [2005 c.674 §17; 2011 c.456 §2; 2023 c.495 §9]

Source: Section 340.080 — Limitation on credit hours awarded to students; participation by at-risk students; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.595 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.595
343.595 Requirement that textbook publishers supply material in format from which Braille version can be produced
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall require a publisher of a textbook adopted by a school district to furnish the Oregon Textbook and Media Center with computer diskettes for literary subjects in a computer-accessible format from which Braille versions of the textbook can be produced. The publisher shall furnish the center with computer diskettes in a computer-accessible format for nonliterary subjects, such as natural sciences, computer science, mathematics and music, when Braille specialty code translation software is available. [1993 c.380 §5]

Source: Section 343.595 — Requirement that textbook publishers supply material in format from which Braille version can be produced , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.640 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.640
358.640 State-owned historic artifacts
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department, in consultation with the Oregon Heritage Commission, shall identify and catalog state-owned historic artifacts.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall make recommendations to any state agency or political subdivision that possesses any historic artifact relating to its retention, preservation, maintenance, use or transfer to the custody of any public or private agency or person.

(3) Any state agency shall obtain approval from the State Parks and Recreation Department prior to transferring, selling, demolishing, substantially altering or otherwise disposing of any historic artifact.

(4) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 to implement ORS 358.635 (Definitions for ORS 358.635 to 358.653) to 358.653 (Conservation program) . [1979 c.205 §1; 1983 c.295 §2; 1989 c.743 §1; 1991 c.240 §2; 1995 c.428 §20]

Source: Section 358.640 — State-owned historic artifacts; catalog; recommendations to state agency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.216 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.216
357.216 Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 357.216 (Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286) to 357.286 (Retirement system for employees) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “County governing body” means the county court or board of county commissioners of the county.

(2) “County” means the county in which the administrative office of the district is located.

(3) “District” means a library district formed under ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) , 198.180 (“District” defined for ORS 198.190) , 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) , 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) , 255.012 (“District” defined) , 357.216 (Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286) to 357.286 (Retirement system for employees) and 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) .

(4) “District board” or “board” means the governing body of a district. [1981 c.226 §1; 2007 c.179 §7]

Source: Section 357.216 — Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.110
346.110 Definitions for ORS 346.110 to 346.270
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 346.110 (Definitions for ORS 346.110 to 346.270) to 346.270 (Receipt and expenditure of gifts and bequests) :

(1) “Commission” means the Commission for the Blind.

(2) “Person who is blind” means a person whose central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with best correction or whose visual acuity, if better than 20/200, is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends an angle of no greater than 20 degrees.

(3) “Person with a visual impairment” includes a person who is blind or has seriously impaired vision or who has a condition that might lead to blindness. [Amended by 1975 c.638 §1; 1989 c.224 §58; 2007 c.70 §117]

Source: Section 346.110 — Definitions for ORS 346.110 to 346.270 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.961 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.961
342.961 Internal investigations of employee misconduct or wrongdoing
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a district school board may conduct internal investigations of alleged employee misconduct or wrongdoing at any time. [1997 c.864 §17]

Note: 342.961 (Internal investigations of employee misconduct or wrongdoing) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.961 — Internal investigations of employee misconduct or wrongdoing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.326 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.326
328.326 State guaranty of school bonds allowed
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Treasurer may, by issuing a certificate of qualification to a school district, pledge the full faith and credit and taxing power of the state to guarantee full and timely payment of the principal of, either at the stated maturity or by any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment, and interest on school bonds as such payments shall become due, except that in the event of any acceleration of the due date of such principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption or acceleration resulting from default or otherwise, other than any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment, the payments guaranteed shall be made in such amounts and at such times as such payments of principal would have been due had there not been any such acceleration.

(b) The state guaranty shall not extend to the payment of any redemption premium.

(c) Reference to ORS 328.321 (Definitions for ORS 328.321 to 328.356) to 328.356 (State Treasurer subject to provisions regarding issuance of general obligation bonds) by its title on the face of any school bond for which the State Treasurer has issued a certificate of qualification that is effective as of the date of the issuance of the school bond conclusively establishes the state guaranty.

(2) Any school bond that has been refunded and was originally issued with a state guaranty will no longer have the benefit of the state guaranty. For purposes of this subsection, a school bond has been refunded if proceeds are deposited irrevocably in escrow to defease the applicable school bond.

(3) Only school bonds issued under a valid certificate after December 3, 1998, may be eligible for the state guaranty. [1997 c.614 §3; 1999 c.251 §2]

Note: See note under 328.321 (Definitions for ORS 328.321 to 328.356) .

Source: Section 328.326 — State guaranty of school bonds allowed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.485 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.485
329.485 Statewide assessment system
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Content-based assessment” means testing of the understanding of a student of a predetermined body of knowledge.

(b) “Criterion-referenced assessment” means testing of the knowledge or ability of a student with respect to some standard.

(c) “Performance-based assessment” means testing of the ability of a student to use knowledge and skills to create a complex or multifaceted product or complete a complex task.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall implement statewide a valid and reliable assessment system for all students that meets technical adequacy standards. The assessment system shall include criterion-referenced assessments including performance-based assessments, content-based assessments, and other valid methods to measure the academic content standards and to identify students who meet or exceed the standards.

(b) The department shall develop the statewide assessment system in mathematics, science, language arts, history, geography, economics and civics.

(3) In addition to the assessment system implemented under subsection (2) of this section, the department may make available to school districts and public charter schools an assessment system that uses criterion-referenced assessments, including performance-based assessments and content-based assessments to:

(a) Measure a student’s progress toward mastery of the knowledge and skills of the student’s current grade level or course content level;

(b) Determine the student’s level of mastery, which shall be determined regardless of the actual grade level of the student and may be determined by adapting the assessment during the assessment process as a result of the performance of the student;

(c) Track and provide reports on the progress of a student based on the information provided under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection; and

(d) Provide predictions of anticipated student progress that are based on the information provided under this subsection and not on the current grade level of the student.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) School districts and public charter schools shall implement the statewide assessment system in mathematics, science and language arts. In addition, school districts and public charter schools may implement the statewide assessment system in history, geography, economics and civics.

(b) School districts and public charter schools may choose to implement the assessment system described in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each year the resident school district shall be accountable for determining the student’s progress toward achieving the academic content standards. Progress toward the academic content standards:

(A) Shall clearly show the student and parents whether the student is making progress toward meeting or exceeding the academic content standards at the student’s current grade level or course content level;

(B) Shall be based on the student’s progress toward mastery of a continuum of academic knowledge and skills; and

(C) May be based on the student’s progress in a continuum of knowledge and skills that are not academic and that may include student behaviors that are defined by the school district.

(b) School districts shall determine the method and format for showing student progress toward achieving the academic content standards. Communications on student progress shall include a reasonable number, as determined by the school district, of academic knowledge and skills in a content area to enable parents and students to understand a student’s progress toward meeting or exceeding the academic content standards. No more than three indicators of academic knowledge and skills per content area reporting category shall be required as provided by this section. A school district may use more than three indicators of academic knowledge and skills per content area reporting category if the school district implements a proficiency education system as provided by ORS 329.119 (Implementation of proficiency education) .

(6) In addition to the requirements described in subsection (5) of this section, the school district shall adopt and implement a reporting system based on the school district board adopted course content of the school district’s curriculum. The reporting system:

(a) Shall clearly show the student and parents whether the student is achieving course requirements at the student’s current grade level or course content level;

(b) Shall be based on the student’s progress toward mastery of a continuum of academic knowledge and skills; and

(c) May be based on the student’s progress in a continuum of knowledge and skills that are not academic and that may include student behaviors that are defined by the school district.

(7) If a student has not met or has exceeded all of the academic content standards, the school district shall make additional services or alternative educational or public school options available to the student.

(8) If the student to whom additional services or alternative educational options have been made available does not meet or exceed the academic content standards within one year, the school district, with the consent of the parents, shall make an appropriate placement, which may include an alternative education program or the transfer of the student to another public school in the school district or to a public school in another school district that agrees to accept the student. The school district that receives the student shall be entitled to payment. The payment shall consist of:

(a) An amount equal to the school district’s expenses from its local revenues for each student in average daily membership, payable by the resident school district in the same year; and

(b) Any state and federal funds the attending school district is entitled to receive payable as provided in ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) (2)(b). [Formerly 335.160; 1995 c.660 §29; 2001 c.269 §1; 2003 c.303 §10; 2005 c.220 §1; 2007 c.858 §22; 2009 c.101 §1; 2011 c.139 §1; 2011 c.718 §11; 2014 c.42 §1; 2017 c.726 §22; 2021 c.178 §7]

Source: Section 329.485 — Statewide assessment system; additional services or alternative educational options , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.505 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.505
339.505 Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of the student accounting system required by ORS 339.515 (Uniform reporting system) , the following definitions shall be used:

(a) “Graduate” means an individual who has:

(A) Not reached 21 years of age or whose 21st birthday occurs during the current school year;

(B) Met all state requirements and local requirements for attendance, competence and units of credit for high school; and

(C) Received one of the following:

(i) A high school diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(ii) A high school diploma issued by an authorized community college.

(iii) A modified diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(iv) An extended diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(b) “School dropout” means an individual who:

(A) Has enrolled for the current school year, or was enrolled in the previous school year and did not attend during the current school year;

(B) Is not a high school graduate;

(C) Has not received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test; and

(D) Has withdrawn from school.

(c) “School dropout” does not include a student described by at least one of the following:

(A) A student who has transferred to another educational system or institution that leads to graduation and the school district has received a written request for the transfer of the student’s records or transcripts.

(B) A student who is deceased.

(C) A student who is participating in home instruction paid for by the district.

(D) A student who is being taught by a private teacher, parent or legal guardian pursuant to ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (1)(d) or (e).

(E) A student who is participating in a Department of Education approved public or private education program, an alternative education program as defined in ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) or a hospital education program, or is residing in a Department of Human Services or an Oregon Health Authority facility.

(F) A student who is temporarily residing in a shelter care program certified by the Oregon Youth Authority or in a juvenile detention facility.

(G) A student who is enrolled in a foreign exchange program.

(H) A student who is temporarily absent from school because of suspension, a family emergency, or severe health or medical problems that prohibit the student from attending school.

(I) A student who has received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test.

(2) The State Board of Education shall prescribe by rule when an unexplained absence becomes withdrawal, when a student is considered enrolled in school, acceptable alternative education programs under ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) to 336.665 (Effect of failure to propose alternative programs) and the standards for excused absences for purposes of ORS 339.065 (Estimates of attendance) for family emergencies and health and medical problems. [1991 c.805 §4; 1993 c.676 §51; 1997 c.89 §1; 1997 c.249 §100; 1999 c.59 §87; 1999 c.717 §5; 2001 c.490 §9; 2003 c.14 §151; 2005 c.22 §234; 2007 c.407 §4; 2007 c.660 §19; 2007 c.858 §35; 2009 c.595 §213; 2009 c.618 §6; 2017 c.66 §16; 2023 c.202 §1]

Note: The amendments to 339.505 (Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520) by section 1, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 9, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

339.505 (Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520) . (1) For purposes of the student accounting system required by ORS 339.515 (Uniform reporting system) , the following definitions shall be used:

(a) “Graduate” means an individual who has:

(A) Not reached 21 years of age or whose 21st birthday occurs during the current school year;

(B) Met all state requirements and local requirements for attendance, competence and units of credit for high school; and

(C) Received one of the following:

(i) A high school diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(ii) A high school diploma issued by an authorized community college.

(iii) A modified diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(iv) An extended diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(v) An alternative certificate issued by a school district or a public charter school.

(b) “School dropout” means an individual who:

(A) Has enrolled for the current school year, or was enrolled in the previous school year and did not attend during the current school year;

(B) Is not a high school graduate;

(C) Has not received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test; and

(D) Has withdrawn from school.

(c) “School dropout” does not include a student described by at least one of the following:

(A) A student who has transferred to another educational system or institution that leads to graduation and the school district has received a written request for the transfer of the student’s records or transcripts.

(B) A student who is deceased.

(C) A student who is participating in home instruction paid for by the district.

(D) A student who is being taught by a private teacher, parent or legal guardian pursuant to ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (1)(d) or (e).

(E) A student who is participating in a Department of Education approved public or private education program, an alternative education program as defined in ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) or a hospital education program, or is residing in a Department of Human Services or an Oregon Health Authority facility.

(F) A student who is temporarily residing in a shelter care program certified by the Oregon Youth Authority or in a juvenile detention facility.

(G) A student who is enrolled in a foreign exchange program.

(H) A student who is temporarily absent from school because of suspension, a family emergency, or severe health or medical problems that prohibit the student from attending school.

(I) A student who has received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test.

(2) The State Board of Education shall prescribe by rule when an unexplained absence becomes withdrawal, when a student is considered enrolled in school, acceptable alternative education programs under ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) to 336.665 (Effect of failure to propose alternative programs) and the standards for excused absences for purposes of ORS 339.065 (Estimates of attendance) for family emergencies and health and medical problems.

Source: Section 339.505 — Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.579 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.579
341.579 Vote on proposed boundary change subject to ORS 341.577
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit the question of any boundary change pertaining to a community college district subject to ORS 341.577 (Procedure when district annexes new territory that is greater in population than original district) to a vote of the electors held the same day in both the original territory and the new territory.

(2) If the proposed boundary change is defeated in either territory, the same or a substantially similar change shall not be considered until at least 12 months have elapsed from the date of the election at which the proposed change was defeated. If the vote is favorable in both the original territory and the new territory, and subject to determination by the commission that there is a legislative appropriation to the Community College Support Fund established in ORS 341.620 (Community College Support Fund) to support the new district resulting from the boundary change at a level commensurate with support for other community college districts, then the commission shall declare the change effective on the date determined under ORS 341.565 (Boundary board) . Implementation of the commission’s order shall take place only if the funds needed to accommodate the impact of annexation on other local education districts are appropriated specifically for that purpose by the Legislative Assembly or allocated by the Emergency Board. [1995 c.357 §3; 2013 c.747 §69]

Source: Section 341.579 — Vote on proposed boundary change subject to ORS 341.577; commission’s order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.550 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.550
346.550 Commodities and articles that may be sold at vending facilities
Status: in_force

A vending facility operated under the provisions of 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) must be used solely for the vending of commodities and articles approved by the Commission for the Blind and by the state agency, department or political subdivision charged with maintaining the public building or property in or on which the vending facility is operated. [1957 c.295 §5; 1975 c.638 §11; 2017 c.717 §16]

Source: Section 346.550 — Commodities and articles that may be sold at vending facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.465 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.465
327.465 Cancellation of unpaid taxes after deed to state in liquidation of loan
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department of State Lands receives a deed to the State of Oregon of lands covered by a mortgage given to secure a loan from the Common School Fund in liquidation of the debt represented by the loan, the department shall send a written notice of the transaction to the county court of the county in which such deeded lands are situated. Upon the receipt of such notice, the county court shall cancel on the county tax records unpaid taxes levied and assessed against such property in that county. This section does not apply to tax liens of irrigation or drainage districts organized prior to the effective date of the lien of the department.

Source: Section 327.465 — Cancellation of unpaid taxes after deed to state in liquidation of loan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.850 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.850
344.850 Reimbursements to Department of Human Services
Status: in_force

All reimbursements to the Department of Human Services made by the Department of Consumer and Business Services in connection with rehabilitation services shall be deposited in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account and be included in the biennial budget of the Department of Human Services. [Formerly 344.680; 1965 c.100 §443; 1983 c.297 §2]

Source: Section 344.850 — Reimbursements to Department of Human Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.120 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.120
337.120 District school board adoption of list and use of approved textbooks and instructional materials
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board, with the assistance of teachers and administrators of the district, shall adopt a list of textbooks and other instructional materials for each grade and subject for which instruction is provided by the school district.

(b) When adopting a list of textbooks and other instructional materials, the district school board shall consider whether the textbooks and other instructional materials are available through online resources that enable students with print disabilities to receive the textbooks and instructional materials free of charge.

(c) The district school board shall adopt the list in compliance with ORS 337.141 (District school board selection of textbooks and instructional materials not on list adopted by State Board of Education) and shall involve parents and citizens in the process.

(2) The district school board shall cause the textbooks or other instructional materials, according to titles, that are included on the list adopted under subsection (1) of this section to be used in its schools at the beginning of the next school year following the state adoption under ORS 337.141 (District school board selection of textbooks and instructional materials not on list adopted by State Board of Education) , except when, pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, the district school board is authorized by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to postpone use for a reasonable period of time.

(3) District school boards shall establish a process and timeline for regularly determining whether textbooks and instructional materials on the list adopted under subsection (1) of this section are available through online resources that enable students with print disabilities to receive textbooks and instructional materials free of charge. [Amended by 1953 c.121 §3; 1965 c.100 §260; 1967 c.100 §1; 1975 c.754 §15; 1989 c.491 §27; 1991 c.886 §12; 1997 c.115 §3; 2012 c.91 §7; 2013 c.98 §5]

Source: Section 337.120 — District school board adoption of list and use of approved textbooks and instructional materials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.274 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.274
327.274 Early Learning Account uses
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall use moneys in the Early Learning Account:

(a) To provide funding for early childhood special education or early intervention services, as provided by ORS 343.475 (Program of early childhood special education and early intervention services) ; and

(b) For transfer to the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide funding for programs described in this section.

(2) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall use moneys transferred from the Early Learning Account to provide funding for early learning programs in a manner consistent with a statewide early learning system plan overseen by the Early Learning Council. Early learning programs for which the department may use moneys transferred from the Early Learning Account include:

(a) The Birth Through Five Literacy Plan established by ORS 327.839 (Birth Through Five Literacy Plan) ;

(b) Relief nurseries;

(c) Programs funded by the Early Childhood Equity Fund;

(d) The Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program and other public early learning and preschool programs established under ORS 329.172 (Preschool Promise Program) to 329.200 (Report on Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program) , by increasing:

(A) The total number of spaces for children served by the programs; or

(B) Existing spaces for full-day programs from half-day programs; and

(e) Professional development for early childhood educators.

(3) In addition to the uses identified in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Early Learning and Care may use moneys transferred from the Early Learning Account for:

(a) Administrative, operational or program needs, including staffing, of the Department of Early Learning and Care for the purpose of implementing this section.

(b) Costs incurred by the Department of Early Learning and Care in conducting the biennial evaluation of programs that receive grants under ORS 417.782 (Early childhood support grant program) .

(4) The Early Learning Council shall adopt rules necessary for the distribution of moneys under this section. [2019 c.122 §52; 2021 c.631 §21; 2022 c.27 §§29,30; 2023 c.26 §2; 2023 c.534 §§19,20; 2023 c.547 §§5,6; 2023 c.602 §50]

Source: Section 327.274 — Early Learning Account uses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.281 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.281
352.281 Use of name other than legal first name
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to the extent allowed by federal law, each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) :

(a) Shall permit enrolled students to use a preferred first name other than the student’s legal first name on course and grade rosters, directory listings, advisor lists, identification cards and diplomas; and

(b) May permit enrolled students to use a preferred first name other than the student’s legal first name on campus records not listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) must use the legal first name of enrolled students on official transcripts and enrollment verification documents. [2015 c.670 §2]

Source: Section 352.281 — Use of name other than legal first name , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.575 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.575
326.575 Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere
Status: in_force

(1) Within 10 days of a student’s seeking initial enrollment in a public or private school or when a student is placed in a state institution, other than an institution of post-secondary education, or a day treatment program, residential treatment program, detention facility or youth care center, the school, institution, program, facility or center shall notify the public or private school or the institution, program, facility or center in which the student was formerly enrolled and shall request the student’s education records.

(2) Any public or private school, state institution, day treatment program, residential treatment program, detention facility or youth care center receiving the request described in subsection (1) of this section shall transfer all student education records relating to the particular student to the requesting school, institution, program, facility or center no later than 10 days after the receipt of the request. The education records shall include any education records relating to the particular student retained by an education service district.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, for students who are in substitute care programs:

(a) A school, institution, program, facility or center shall notify the school, institution, program, facility or center in which the student was formerly enrolled and shall request the student’s education records within five days of the student seeking initial enrollment; and

(b) Any school, institution, program, facility or center receiving a request for a student’s education records shall transfer all student education records relating to the particular student to the requesting school, institution, program, facility or center no later than five days after the receipt of the request.

(4) Each educational institution that has custody of the student’s education records shall annually notify parents and eligible students of their right to review and propose amendments to the records. The State Board of Education shall specify by rule the procedure for reviewing and proposing amendments to a student’s education records. If a parent’s or eligible student’s proposed amendments to a student’s education records are rejected by the educational institution, the parent or eligible student shall receive a hearing on the matter. The State Board of Education shall specify by rule the procedure for the hearing.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Day treatment program” means a program described in ORS 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) .

(b) “Detention facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(c) “Educational institution” means a public or private school, education service district, state institution, day treatment program, residential treatment program or youth care center.

(d) “Residential treatment program” means a program described in ORS 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) .

(e) “Substitute care program” means family foster care, family group home care, parole foster care, family shelter care, adolescent shelter care and professional group care.

(f) “Youth care center” means a center as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) . [1993 c.806 §4 ( 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) enacted in lieu of 336.185, 336.195 and 336.215); 1995 c.15 §2; 2001 c.681 §1; 2005 c.521 §3; 2011 c.313 §2; 2011 c.701 §4; 2017 c.726 §21]

Source: Section 326.575 — Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere; notice to parents; amendments to records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.025 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.025
329A.025 Information sharing with state agencies
Status: in_force

The Early Learning Council shall adopt rules, policies and standards to promote information sharing between the Department of Early Learning and Care, the Department of Human Services and any other state agency providing support to families and children. [2018 c.115 §14; 2023 c.554 §8]

Note: 329A.025 (Information sharing with state agencies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329A.025 — Information sharing with state agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.152 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.152
352.152 Authority to sell forest products on public university lands
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the applicable 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) , 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) to 279A.161 (Review and verification of advice and recommendations concerning procurements) , 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) , 279A.990 (Penalties) , 279B.200 (Definitions for ORS 279B.200 to 279B.240) to 279B.240 (Exclusion of recycled oils prohibited) , 279B.270 (State contracting agencies to use recovered resources and recycled materials) , 279B.275 (Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material) , 279B.280 (Use of recycled products when economically feasible) , 279C.360 (Requirement for public improvement advertisements) , 279C.365 (Requirements for solicitation documents and bids and proposals) , 279C.370 (First-tier subcontractor disclosure) , 279C.375 (Award and execution of contract) , 279C.380 (Performance bond) , 279C.385 (Return or retention of bid security) , 279C.500 (“Person” defined) to 279C.530 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) , 279C.540 (Maximum hours of labor on public contracts) , 279C.545 (Time limitation on claim for overtime) , 279C.600 (Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor) to 279C.625 (Joint liability when payment bond not executed) , 279C.650 (“Labor dispute” defined) to 279C.670 (Application of ORS 279C.650 to 279C.670) and 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) , the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may, in the management of all forestlands under each governing board’s control and supervision, sell the forest products on such lands in the same manner as is provided in ORS 530.059 (Procedure for sales of forest products) , and for that purpose each governing board shall have the same powers with respect to experimental or research projects in the field of forestland management or for forest product utilization on forestlands under its control as the State Forester has pursuant to the provisions of ORS 530.050 (Management of lands acquired) and 530.059 (Procedure for sales of forest products) . [Formerly 351.155]

Source: Section 352.152 — Authority to sell forest products on public university lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.231 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.231
334.231 Employment of classified school employees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “classified school employee” includes all employees of an education service district except those for whom a teaching or administrative license is required as a basis for employment in an education service district.

(2) A classified school employee shall have the right to be dismissed, demoted or disciplined only for just cause. [2023 c.592 §20]

Source: Section 334.231 — Employment of classified school employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.430
326.430 Department of Early Learning and Care
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Early Learning and Care is established.

(b) The functions of the department may be divided into administrative divisions or offices. Each division or office shall be under the supervision of a person appointed by the Early Learning System Director. The appointees serve at the pleasure of the director.

(2) The purposes of the department are to:

(a) Ensure that every child in this state is given the best opportunity to succeed in school, work and life by providing:

(A) High-quality early childhood education programs for children from birth through five years of age and child care for children from birth through 12 years of age; and

(B) Care for children who have a physical or developmental disability or who require other specialized care from birth through 17 years of age;

(b) Administer laws and perform functions related to early childhood to ensure that children enter school ready to learn and families are healthy, stable and attached; and

(c) Administer programs in a manner that supports parents’ and providers’ needs and considers the economic security and well-being of parents and providers.

(3) The department shall function under and be coordinated by the Early Learning Council.

(4) The Early Learning System Director appointed under ORS 326.432 (Early Learning System Director) shall serve as the administrative officer of the department. [2013 c.624 §1; 2015 c.774 §§15,45; 2021 c.631 §11; 2023 c.554 §3]

Source: Section 326.430 — Department of Early Learning and Care; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.576 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.576
328.576 Public hearing
Status: in_force

(1) Following the notice required under ORS 328.573 (Notice of public hearing on tax zones) , the district board of a school district seeking to establish tax zones shall conduct a public hearing at which district residents and property owners may testify about the proposed zones.

(2) Following the hearing, if the district board decides to proceed, the district board shall adopt a resolution establishing the zones, zone percentages and zone boundaries. [2001 c.246 §4]

Source: Section 328.576 — Public hearing; resolution to establish tax zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.440
327.440 Loan repayment
Status: in_force

Secured loans authorized by ORS 327.430 (Security for loans) shall be repaid in semiannual, quarterly or monthly installments, as may mutually be agreed upon between the borrower and the Department of State Lands, and the installments shall aggregate each year an amount equal to one year’s interest on the original principal of the loan plus an additional two percent of the original principal sum, except as provided in ORS 327.425 (Loans and investment of funds) . Of the installment so paid each year, the amount at the specified interest rate on the principal remaining unpaid shall be credited as interest and the balance credited to reduction of the loan principal. Borrowers from the fund shall have the right to make payments in excess of the amounts of such installments, and the further right at any time to pay off such loans in part or full with interest to payment dates. [Amended by 1965 c.532 §7]

Source: Section 327.440 — Loan repayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.185 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.185
328.185 Fees for services of clerk
Status: in_force

The clerk of the district shall not charge or receive fees for any services performed in regard to the fund. All expenses of making a loan shall be paid for by the applicant.

Source: Section 328.185 — Fees for services of clerk; expense of making loan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.250 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.250
346.250 Program of social and educational services
Status: in_force

The Commission for the Blind may establish a program of social and educational services for the purpose of ameliorating the condition of persons with visual impairments by providing instruction that will assist them in making the best possible adjustment to conditions resulting from loss or impairment of sight, as the commission may deem advisable. Special courses of instruction and training may be established at training centers and workshops for persons with visual impairments that shall include home economics, household mechanics, orientation to better living and such other instruction as will contribute to the economic and social adjustment of persons with visual impairments. Persons with whom persons with visual impairments are living may, whenever the commission deems necessary, be given instruction that will assist them in caring for such persons with visual impairments. The commission through this program also shall cooperate with the Library of Congress and other agencies in the distribution of talking-book machines, sound-reproducing equipment and other devices designed for the use of persons who are blind, and from time to time may cause to be made and distributed to persons in this state who have visual impairments specially recorded subjects and Braille publications. [Amended by 1973 c.713 §6; 1989 c.224 §64; 2007 c.70 §128]

Source: Section 346.250 — Program of social and educational services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.329 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.329
339.329 Statewide tip line to report information concerning threats or potential threats to student safety
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Cyberbullying” and “harassment, intimidation or bullying” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 339.351 (Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364) .

(b) “Local law enforcement contact” means a local law enforcement officer designated by the Department of State Police to be notified when the tip line receives a report of a threat to student safety or potential threat to student safety.

(c) “Personally identifiable information” means any information that would permit the identification of a person who reports information using the tip line, and is not limited to name, phone number, physical address, electronic mail address, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability designation, religious affiliation, national origin, ethnicity, school of attendance, city, county or any geographic identifier included in information conveyed through the tip line, or information identifying the machine or device used by the person in making a report using the tip line.

(d) “Service provider” means a person designated by the department to be notified when the tip line receives a report of a threat to student safety or potential threat to student safety. “Service provider” includes:

(A) A provider of behavioral health care or mental health care;

(B) A provider of school-based health care;

(C) A licensed school counselor;

(D) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) ; or

(E) A professional counselor or a marriage and family therapist licensed under ORS 675.715 (Application) .

(e) “Student” means a student of:

(A) A school district, as defined in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter) ;

(B) A community college, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) ;

(C) A private school that provides educational services to kindergarten through grade 12 students;

(D) A career school, as defined in ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) ; or

(E) A public university listed under ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(f) “Threat to student safety” includes, but is not limited to, a threat or instance of:

(A) Harassment, intimidation or bullying or cyberbullying;

(B) Suicide or self-harm; and

(C) Violence against others.

(g) “Tip line” means a statewide resource designed to accept information concerning threats to student safety or potential threats to student safety through methods of transmission including:

(A) Telephone calls;

(B) Text messages; and

(C) Electronically through the Internet.

(2) The Department of State Police shall establish a statewide tip line for students and other members of the public to use to confidentially report information concerning threats to student safety or potential threats to student safety.

(3) In consultation with state and local government behavioral health care providers, the department shall adopt rules necessary to establish and operate the tip line. The rules must include, but are not limited to:

(a) Provisions that protect the personally identifiable information of a person reporting information without compromising opportunities for follow-up contact from local law enforcement contacts or service providers to provide further information to or obtain further information from the person; and

(b) Written policies and procedures for:

(A) Logging reports received on the tip line;

(B) Verifying the authenticity and validity of a reported threat to student safety or potential threat to student safety;

(C) Relaying information concerning a threat to student safety or potential threat to student safety to local law enforcement contacts, service providers and appropriate education provider contacts;

(D) Connecting the tip line with other hotlines that are available for reports of violence or for crisis prevention; and

(E) Reporting for the purposes of tracking referrals to local law enforcement contacts and service providers resulting from information received on the tip line and tracking the outcome of any action taken in response to the referral.

(4) The contents of tips reported to the tip line may be disclosed only as allowed under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (41), except that:

(a) Personally identifiable information may be disclosed only as provided in this section; and

(b) Personally identifiable information and other information reported through the tip line may be disclosed to the following persons for the purpose of follow-up contact to obtain or provide further information:

(A) Tip line staff;

(B) A school district, education service district, community college, private school that provides educational services to kindergarten through grade 12 students, career school or public university;

(C) A service provider; or

(D) Law enforcement.

(5) Any person authorized to receive tip line information under subsection (4) of this section must use the information only for the purpose of making follow-up contact to obtain or provide further information. Any further information obtained through follow-up contact may be disclosed only to the persons described in subsection (4) of this section.

(6) Persons authorized to receive tip line information under subsection (4) of this section may not disclose to the public the outcomes or actions taken as a result of tip line information unless the disclosure is required by a statute other than this section.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (4) to (6) of this section, the department may release aggregated or summary information for reporting purposes and may provide information obtained through the tip line for the purpose of educating the public about the tip line, but may not disclose personally identifiable information under this subsection.

(8) The department may seek and accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the department’s duties under this section. [2016 c.74 §1; 2019 c.130 §1; 2021 c.97 §31; 2021 c.367 §17]

Source: Section 339.329 — Statewide tip line to report information concerning threats or potential threats to student safety; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.517 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.517
343.517 Parent-initiated referral to determine eligibility
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the parent of a child believes that the child is eligible for early childhood special education or early intervention services or is concerned about the child’s developmental progress, the parent may initiate a referral to the contractor, or the designated referral and evaluation agency, in the county where the child resides.

(2) Services contractors, community agencies or individuals in the community may also assist the family to initiate a referral if they believe that a child is eligible for early childhood special education or early intervention services or they are concerned about the child’s developmental progress.

(3) Nothing in this section shall relieve school districts of the duty to identify, locate and evaluate preschool children with disabilities under ORS 343.157 (Duty of school districts to identify, locate and evaluate resident children who may have disabilities) . [1991 c.749 §16; 1993 c.45 §236; 1993 c.749 §19]

Source: Section 343.517 — Parent-initiated referral to determine eligibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.570 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.570
346.570 Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957
Status: in_force

(1) Those individuals who are operating vending facilities in public buildings or on public properties, as defined in ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) prior to August 20, 1957, shall not be affected by 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) , except and only insofar as provided in ORS 346.530 (Notice to commission on vending facilities locations) (2).

(2) Any person who is blind and who is presently operating a vending facility in or on public buildings or properties and who desires to make use of the advantages of the program authorized by 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) shall have the right to do so; and, in such instance, the Commission for the Blind may negotiate and consummate arrangements for the purchase of such vending facility equipment as it may deem necessary for the satisfactory operation of the vending facility. [1957 c.295 §7; 1975 c.638 §13; 1987 c.158 §61; 2007 c.70 §135]

Source: Section 346.570 — Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.262 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.262
352.262 Standards for minimum content of alcohol and drug abuse policy and plan
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the duties described in ORS 352.256 (Alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan) , the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, shall adopt standards that, as a minimum, describe the content of what shall be included in the policy and plan described in ORS 352.256 (Alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan) . [Formerly 351.105]

Source: Section 352.262 — Standards for minimum content of alcohol and drug abuse policy and plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.287 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.287
343.287 State Advisory Council for Special Education
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a State Advisory Council for Special Education, consisting of members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Members shall be representative of the geographic areas of this state.

(2) Members must include:

(a) Individuals with disabilities;

(b) Parents or guardians of children with disabilities ages birth through 26;

(c) Teachers;

(d) State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under part B of subchapter VI of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.;

(e) Administrators of programs for children with disabilities;

(f) Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare personnel to work in special education and related services;

(g) Representatives of other state agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services;

(h) Representatives of private schools and representatives of public charter schools as defined in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) ;

(i) At least one representative of a vocational, community or business organization concerned with the provision of transition services to children with disabilities;

(j) A representative from the Department of Human Services responsible for foster care;

(k) Representatives from the Oregon Youth Authority and Department of Corrections; and

(L) Other persons associated with or interested in the education of children with disabilities.

(3) A majority of the members shall be individuals with disabilities or parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26.

(4) The State Advisory Council for Special Education shall:

(a) Review aspects of the statewide program of education of children with disabilities and advise the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Education on such programs;

(b) Advise the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Education of unmet needs in the education of children with disabilities;

(c) Comment publicly on any rules proposed for adoption by the Department of Education concerning special education;

(d) Assist the state in developing and reporting data and evaluations concerning special education;

(e) Advise the Department of Education in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in federal monitoring reports on special education; and

(f) Advise the Department of Education in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities.

(5) Out of the funds appropriated to the Department of Education, the department shall reimburse members for necessary travel and other expenses under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (2). [Formerly 343.530; 1977 c.30 §1; 1989 c.158 §2; 1989 c.491 §40; 1993 c.45 §220; 1999 c.989 §23; 2001 c.104 §118; 2005 c.662 §9]

Source: Section 343.287 — State Advisory Council for Special Education; members; duties; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.820 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.820
329.820 Evaluation of programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Educator Advancement Council shall be responsible for the regular and ongoing evaluation of implementation and administration of programs under ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) and may contract for such evaluation. The council may not expend in a biennium more than 2.5 percent of the total amount of moneys available for the programs on the evaluation of the programs. The evaluation may include assessments of the following:

(a) The effectiveness of the mentorship program in the retention of beginning teachers and administrators in a school district that has participated in the program and in the profession; and

(b) Student performance on statewide and other assessments.

(2) The council may accept contributions of moneys and assistance for the purpose of the evaluation of programs from any source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) . All moneys received by the council under this subsection shall be deposited into the Educator Advancement Fund to be used for the evaluation of programs conducted under this section. [Formerly 342.796; 2001 c.317 §10; 2007 c.863 §8; 2015 c.487 §6; 2017 c.639 §16; 2023 c.592 §45]

Source: Section 329.820 — Evaluation of programs; donations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.499 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.499
341.499 Rights of student ordered to active duty
Status: in_force

(1) A student at a community college who is a member of the military, a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or a member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States and who is ordered to federal or state active duty for more than 30 consecutive days has the following rights:

(a) With regard to a course in which the student is enrolled and for which the student has paid tuition and fees, the right to:

(A) Withdraw from the course, subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section;

(B) Receive a grade of incomplete and, upon release from active duty, complete the course in accordance with the community college’s practice for completion of incomplete courses; or

(C) Continue and complete the course for full credit, subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of this section;

(b) The right to a credit described in ORS 341.502 (Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for student ordered to active duty) for all amounts paid for room, board, tuition and fees;

(c) If the student elects to withdraw from the community college, the right to be readmitted and reenrolled at the community college within one year after release from active duty without a requirement of redetermination of admission eligibility; and

(d) The right to continuation of scholarships and grants awarded to the student that were funded by the community college or the Office of Student Access and Completion before the student was ordered to active duty. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may adopt rules for the administration of scholarships and grants described in this paragraph that are funded by the Office of Student Access and Completion.

(2) If the student elects to withdraw from a course under subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section, the community college may not:

(a) Give the student academic credit for the course from which the student withdraws;

(b) Give the student a failing grade or a grade of incomplete or make any other negative annotation on the student’s record; or

(c) Alter the student’s grade point average due to the student’s withdrawal from the course.

(3) A student who elects to continue and complete a course for full credit under subsection (1)(a)(C) of this section is subject to the following conditions:

(a) Course sessions the student misses due to active duty shall be counted as excused absences and may not adversely impact the student’s grade for the course or rank in the student’s class.

(b) The student may not be automatically excused from completing course assignments due during the period the student serves on active duty.

(c) A letter grade or a grade of pass may be awarded only if, in the opinion of the teacher of the course, the student completes sufficient work and demonstrates sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the grade.

(4) If a student at a community college who is a member of the military, a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or a member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States is ordered to federal or state active duty for 30 or fewer consecutive days and misses a course session, assignment, examination or other course work due to serving on active duty or receiving medical treatment for an injury sustained on active duty:

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(A) In accordance with a policy or practice of the community college for excused absences, the student may complete any missed course assignment, examination or other course work after the student has returned from active duty or medical treatment and has been provided a reasonable amount of time to complete the assignment or other course work or prepare for and take the examination; or

(B) The teacher may award a letter grade or grade of pass without requiring the student to complete the missed assignment, examination or other course work if the teacher determines that the student has completed sufficient work and demonstrated sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the student’s grade without completion of the missed assignment, examination or other course work;

(b) The student’s grade may not be adversely impacted solely due to the late completion of an assignment, examination or other course work if the assignment, examination or other course work is timely completed under the provisions of paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection; and

(c) Course sessions the student misses due to active duty or medical treatment shall be counted as excused absences and may not adversely impact the student’s grade for the course or rank in the student’s class.

(5) Boards of education of community college districts shall adopt rules for the administration of this section.

(6) Nothing in this section prevents a community college from providing rights in addition to those provided in this section to students who are ordered to federal or state active duty.

(7) As used in this section, “member of the military” means a person who is a member of:

(a) The Oregon National Guard or the National Guard of any other state or territory; or

(b) The reserves of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States. [Formerly 341.531; 2018 c.82 §1]

Source: Section 341.499 — Rights of student ordered to active duty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.313 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.313
352.313 Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Active member of the Armed Forces of the United States” includes officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States who:

(A) Reside in this state while assigned to duty at any base, station, shore establishment or other facility in this state;

(B) Reside in this state while serving as members of the crew of a ship that has an Oregon port or shore establishment as its home port or permanent station; or

(C) Reside in another state or a foreign country and establish Oregon residency by filing Oregon state income taxes no later than 12 months before leaving active duty.

(b) “Armed Forces of the United States” includes:

(A) The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States;

(B) Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States; and

(C) The National Guard of the United States and the Oregon National Guard.

(c) “Dependent children” includes any children of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States, of an active member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or of a member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States, who:

(A) Are under 18 years of age and not married, otherwise emancipated or self-supporting; or

(B) Are under 23 years of age, unmarried, enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning and dependent on the member for over one-half of their support.

(2) Active members of the Armed Forces of the United States, active members of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and members of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States, and their spouses and dependent children, are considered residents of this state for the purpose of admission and for the purpose of determining fees and tuition to be paid by such individuals while attending any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(3) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may contract with the Armed Forces of the United States to furnish educational service to active members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

(4) The governing board shall determine the number of such students that should be accepted and shall make final decisions on admission of individual applicants.

(5) Students attending the public universities under contracts with the Armed Forces of the United States under this section shall pay fees and tuition customarily charged Oregon students.

(6) Payments made by the Armed Forces of the United States under such contracts shall be deposited in a designated account in the same manner that fees and tuition payments for resident students are deposited and credited. [Formerly 351.642]

Source: Section 352.313 — Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies; spouses and children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.765 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.765
344.765 Establishment of literacy coalitions by community colleges
Status: in_force

(1) Community colleges may establish local literacy coalitions in the community college districts and in unserved areas in order to enhance educational services to undereducated adults.

(2) A literacy coalition in each district shall inform community members as to the extent of literacy services available in their area. The coalition shall endeavor to insure that community resources are used effectively and try to make more services available to undereducated adults through community efforts. [1987 c.190 §3]

Source: Section 344.765 — Establishment of literacy coalitions by community colleges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.015 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.015
329.015 Educational goals
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly believes that education is a major civilizing influence on the development of a humane, responsible and informed citizenry, able to adjust to and grow in a rapidly changing world. Students must be encouraged to learn of their heritage and their place in the global society. The Legislative Assembly concludes that these goals are not inconsistent with the goals to be implemented under this chapter.

(2) The Legislative Assembly believes that the goals of kindergarten through grade 12 education are:

(a) To equip students with the academic and career skills and information necessary to pursue the future of their choice through a program of rigorous academic preparation and career readiness;

(b) To provide an environment that motivates students to pursue serious scholarship and to have experience in applying knowledge and skills and demonstrating achievement;

(c) To provide students with the skills necessary to pursue learning throughout their lives in an ever-changing world; and

(d) To prepare students for successful transitions to the next phase of their educational development. [Formerly 326.710; 1995 c.660 §3; 2007 c.858 §2]

Source: Section 329.015 — Educational goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.915 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.915
358.915 Application
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) , 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) , 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) , 273.990 (Criminal penalties) , 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) and 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) do not apply to a person who unintentionally discovers an archaeological object that has been exposed by the forces of nature on private property and retains the object for personal use, except for sacred objects, human remains, funerary objects or objects of cultural patrimony. [1983 c.620 §15; 1993 c.459 §3; 2017 c.242 §1]

Source: Section 358.915 — Application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.510 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.510
339.510 Student accounting system
Status: in_force

Pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall establish and maintain a student accounting system that has as its minimum goals:

(1) Providing a timely accounting of students who withdraw from school before graduating or completing the normal course of study;

(2) Providing reasons why students withdraw from school;

(3) Identifying patterns in the information and assessment of factors that may assist the department and the school district to develop programs addressing the problems of dropouts; and

(4) Providing school districts with management tools for assessing which students are dropouts and why they drop out. [1991 c.805 §1]

Source: Section 339.510 — Student accounting system; goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.198 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.198
352.198 Authority of public universities to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may require the fingerprints of a person who:

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(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the university; or

(b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the university as a contractor or volunteer; and

(2) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position that is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position. As used in this subsection, “critical or security-sensitive position” means a position in which the person:

(a) Has direct access to persons under 18 years of age or to student residence facilities because the person’s work duties require the person to be present in the residence facility;

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

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

(d) Has access to property where chemicals, hazardous materials and other items controlled by state or federal laws or regulations are located;

(e) Has access to laboratories, nuclear facilities or utility plants to which access is restricted in order to protect the health or safety of the public;

(f) Has fiscal, financial aid, payroll or purchasing responsibilities as one of the person’s primary responsibilities; or

(g) Has access to personal information about employees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information. [Formerly 352.012]

Source: Section 352.198 — Authority of public universities to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.759 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.759
329.759 Calculation of work hours over duration of employment for purposes of public service loan forgiveness program
Status: in_force

(1) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341 or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that certifies hours worked by a faculty member who teaches for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program defined in ORS 329.756 (Materials and assistance provided to employees who qualify for public service loan forgiveness program) must calculate the full-time equivalent work hours engaged in per week by the faculty member who teaches, and determine the periods during which the faculty member who teaches was employed in a full-time capacity, by using the calculation set forth in ORS 329.756 (Materials and assistance provided to employees who qualify for public service loan forgiveness program) for the entire period of time the faculty member who teaches has been employed at the community college or public university, including any periods of employment that occurred before March 23, 2022.

(2) The method used by community colleges and public universities to calculate the full-time equivalent work hours engaged in per week by a faculty member who teaches, and to determine the periods during which the faculty member who teaches was employed in a full-time capacity, that is set forth in ORS 329.756 (Materials and assistance provided to employees who qualify for public service loan forgiveness program) is ratified and approved for the purpose of calculating the full-time equivalent work hours engaged in per week by a faculty member who teaches, and determining the periods during which the faculty member who teaches was employed in a full-time capacity, prior to March 23, 2022. [2022 c.100 §2]

Note: 329.759 (Calculation of work hours over duration of employment for purposes of public service loan forgiveness program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.759 — Calculation of work hours over duration of employment for purposes of public service loan forgiveness program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.130 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.130
328.130 Loans to be made in name of treasurer
Status: in_force

All loans shall be made in the name of the treasurer of Douglas County but for the benefit of the fund. The treasurer shall collect all sums due the fund in the manner provided by law.

Source: Section 328.130 — Loans to be made in name of treasurer; collection of sums due , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.270 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.270
353.270 Compensation of officers and employees
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon Health and Science University may authorize receipt of compensation for any officer or employee of the university from private or public resources, including but not limited to income from:

(a) Consulting;

(b) Appearances and speeches;

(c) Intellectual property conceived, reduced to practice or originated and therefore owned within the university;

(d) Providing services or other valuable consideration for a private corporation, individual or entity, whether paid in cash or in kind, stock or other equity interest, or anything of value regardless of whether there is a licensing agreement between the university and the private entity;

(e) Performing public duties paid by private organizations, including university corporate affiliates, that augment an officer’s or employee’s publicly funded salary. Such income shall be authorized and received in accordance with policies established by the university; and

(f) Providing medical and other health services.

(2) The university may not authorize compensation, as described in subsection (1) of this section, that, in the university’s judgment, does not comport with the missions of the university or substantially interferes with an officer’s or employee’s duties to the university.

(3) Any compensation described and authorized under subsection (1) of this section is considered official compensation or reimbursement of expenses for purposes of ORS 244.040 (Prohibited use of official position or office) and is not considered an honorarium prohibited by ORS 244.042 (Honoraria) . If authorization or receipt of the compensation creates a potential conflict of interest, the officer or employee shall report the potential conflict in writing in accordance with policies of the university. The disclosure is a public record subject to public inspection.

(4) Compensation described and authorized under subsection (1) of this section that is not paid by Oregon Health and Science University is not salary for purposes of ORS chapter 238 or 238A.

(5) The university shall adopt standards governing employee outside employment and activities of employees, including potential conflicts of interest, as defined by the university and consistent with ORS 244.020 (Definitions) , and the public disclosure thereof, and procedures for reporting and hearing potential or actual conflict of interest complaints. [1995 c.162 §24; 1999 c.291 §10; 2007 c.877 §27; 2018 c.54 §3]

Source: Section 353.270 — Compensation of officers and employees; conflicts of interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.466 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.466
358.466 Powers of heritage district board
Status: in_force

The board of a heritage district has the power:

(1) To have and use a common seal.

(2) To sue and be sued in its name.

(3) To make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind that, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper to the exercise of any power of the district, and to direct the payment of all lawful claims or demands.

(4) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the costs of:

(a) Acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining heritage sites and structures;

(b) Acquiring by gift, purchase or other means, and preserving, historical objects, real and personal property of historical interest and records, artifacts, photographs, documents, material and data of historical importance;

(c) Establishing and maintaining programs for heritage societies within the district;

(d) Handling any lawful claims against the district; and

(e) Funding the operating expenses of the district.

(5) To employ all necessary agents and assistants.

(6) To call elections after the formation of the district.

(7) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(8) Generally to do and perform any and all acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of the board’s powers or the purposes for which the district was formed.

(9) Whenever authorized by the electors, to issue general obligation bonds of the district. However, the aggregate amount of general obligation bonds issued and outstanding at any one time may not exceed two and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property of the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . [Formerly 198.985]

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

Source: Section 358.466 — Powers of heritage district board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.105
334.105 Definitions for ORS 334.108 to 334.115
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 334.108 (Number of board members) to 334.115 (Legislative report) , “pilot education service district” means:

(1) The Willamette Education Service District;

(2) The High Desert Education Service District; and

(3) The Northwest Regional Education Service District. [2005 c.828 §10; 2007 c.589 §1; 2010 c.59 §1]

Note: 334.105 (Definitions for ORS 334.108 to 334.115) to 334.115 (Legislative report) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 334 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 334.105 — Definitions for ORS 334.108 to 334.115 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.017 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.017
334.017 Interview requirements for school district that withdraws
Status: in_force

(1) A school district that withdraws from an education service district as provided by ORS 334.015 (Withdrawal of school district) and that seeks to fill a vacant position of employment shall interview persons who:

(a) Were employed by the education service district prior to the withdrawal of the school district; and

(b) Performed duties similar to the duties that will be performed in the position that the school district is seeking to fill.

(2) Nothing in this section requires a school district to interview a person who had been employed by an education service district if the school district does not have a similar and vacant position.

(3) The interview requirement described in this section does not apply to the superintendent of the education service district or to any other administrators, as defined in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , of the education service district.

(4) The interview requirement described in this section applies only during the 12 calendar months immediately following the effective date of the withdrawal of the school district from the education service district. [2011 c.705 §23]

Source: Section 334.017 — Interview requirements for school district that withdraws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.975 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.975
357.975 Willful detention of library property
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person willfully or maliciously to detain any library materials belonging to a publicly supported library or privately supported school, academic or research library or incorporated library for 30 days after notice in writing from the librarian of such library, given after the expiration of time which by regulations of such library such materials may be kept. The notice shall bear upon its face a copy of this section and of ORS 357.990 (Penalties) . [Formerly 357.830; 1975 c.476 §30]

Source: Section 357.975 — Willful detention of library property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.520 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.520
326.520 Acquisition of intellectual property by board
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may acquire intellectual property of any kind, whether patentable or copyrightable or not, including patents, copyrights, inventions, discoveries, processes and ideas. Such property may be acquired:

(1) By gift.

(2) By outright purchase with money in the Board of Education Invention Fund or otherwise made available for such purpose.

(3) By assignment pursuant to a contract whereby the board undertakes to aid in the development of the assigned property and to pay the assignor a share of any money received on account of its ownership or management thereof. [Formerly 326.102]

Source: Section 326.520 — Acquisition of intellectual property by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.298 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.298
327.298 Grants for schools that are high poverty and low performing
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall make grants to improve student achievement in schools that:

(a) Are considered high poverty under Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965;

(b) The department had not identified prior to January 1, 2014, as focus or priority schools pursuant to a flexibility waiver submitted to the United States Department of Education; and

(c) The Department of Education has identified as needing additional supports and interventions pursuant to a flexibility waiver submitted to the United States Department of Education, based on:

(A) Criteria used by the Department of Education to measure the performance of the schools; and

(B) The schools’ performance ranking compared to similar schools.

(2) The department shall identify schools to receive grants as provided in this section and shall notify the identified schools of the schools’ eligibility to receive grants as provided in this section.

(3) Moneys received by a school under this section must be used to provide instructional time during a summer program. The summer program must provide at least 60 hours of direct academic instruction by a teacher licensed under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) or by an instructional assistant, as defined in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) .

(4) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2014 c.98 §1; 2015 c.245 §53]

Note: 327.298 (Grants for schools that are high poverty and low performing) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 327 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.298 — Grants for schools that are high poverty and low performing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.110
350.110 Coordination between Higher Education Coordinating Commission, public universities, community college districts and independent for-profit and not-for-profit institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall work with public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , community college districts and independent for-profit and not-for-profit institutions of higher education to carry out the following goals:

(a) Increase the number of students who receive academic credit for prior learning and the number of students who receive academic credit for prior learning that counts toward their major or toward earning their degree, certificate or credential, while ensuring that credit is awarded only for high quality course-level competencies;

(b) Increase the number and type of academic credits accepted for prior learning in institutions of higher education, while ensuring that credit is awarded only for high quality course-level competencies;

(c) Develop transparent policies and practices in awarding academic credit for prior learning to be adopted by the governing boards of public universities, community colleges and independent institutions of higher education;

(d) Improve prior learning assessment practices across all institutions of higher education;

(e) Create tools to develop faculty and staff knowledge and expertise in awarding academic credit for prior learning and to share exemplary policies and practices among institutions of higher education;

(f) Develop articulation agreements when patterns of academic credit for prior learning are identified for particular programs and pathways; and

(g) Develop outcome measures to track progress on the goals outlined in this section.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint an advisory committee to coordinate implementation of the goals in subsection (1) of this section. The committee shall include:

(a) A member representing public universities in this state.

(b) A member representing community colleges in this state.

(c) A member representing independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education located in this state.

(d) A member representing for-profit institutions of higher education offering degree programs to students in this state.

(e) A member representing the business community.

(f) A member representing the labor community.

(g) A member who is a student at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education located in this state.

(h) Other members appointed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission based upon a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of prior learning programs.

(3) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit an annual report to the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31 of each calendar year, in the manner prescribed by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , reporting on progress toward meeting the goals set forth in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) For the purposes of this section, “prior learning” means the knowledge and skills gained through work and life experience, through military training and experience and through formal and informal education and training from institutions of higher education in the United States and in other nations. [Formerly 351.751]

Source: Section 350.110 — Coordination between Higher Education Coordinating Commission, public universities, community college districts and independent for-profit and not-for-profit institutions of higher education; common goals; advisory committee; annual reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.390 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.390
339.390 Investigations by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of persons who are commission licensees
Status: in_force

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(a) When the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission receives a report of suspected sexual conduct that may have been committed by a commission licensee, the commission shall immediately initiate an investigation.

(b) An investigation and final determination related to a report received under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be completed and notification of the final determination must be made to the education provider within 90 calendar days following the date on which the report was filed with the commission.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, the prescribed timeline for an investigation and final determination may be extended if, for good cause, a longer period of time is necessary.

(2) The commission shall appoint an investigator and shall furnish the investigator with appropriate professional and other special assistance reasonably required to conduct an investigation. An investigator appointed under this subsection is empowered to:

(a) Issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents;

(b) Subpoena witnesses; and

(c) Swear witnesses and compel obedience in the same manner as provided under ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) (2).

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Following the completion of an investigation, the investigator shall report in writing the findings and recommendations to the executive director of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. The executive director or the executive director’s designee shall forward to the commission the report for any investigation that concluded that a violation occurred.

(b) If, based on the findings, the executive director believes there is an immediate threat to a student, the executive director shall request that the commission meet in executive session.

(4) The executive director or the investigator shall report in writing the findings and recommendations to impose disciplinary sanctions to the commission. The commission shall decide if there is sufficient cause to justify holding a hearing under ORS 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges) .

(5) If the commission finds that there is sufficient cause to justify holding a hearing under ORS 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges) , the commission shall notify in writing:

(a) The person charged, enclosing a statement of the charges and a notice of opportunity for hearing;

(b) The student and, if applicable, the student’s parents;

(c) The education provider; and

(d) The person who provided the report of suspected sexual conduct.

(6) If there is not sufficient cause to justify holding a hearing under ORS 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges) , the commission shall notify in writing:

(a) The person charged;

(b) The student and, if applicable, the student’s parents;

(c) The education provider; and

(d) The person who provided the report of suspected sexual conduct.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The documents and materials used in the investigation undertaken under this section, and the report related to the investigation, are confidential and not subject to public inspection:

(A) Unless the commission makes a final determination to discipline a commission licensee, as provided under ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) .

(B) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) to (d) of this subsection.

(b) Documents, materials and reports that are confidential under paragraph (a) of this subsection may be disclosed to an entity listed in paragraph (c) or (d) of this subsection only as provided by this subsection and rules adopted by the commission. The entity that receives documents, materials or reports must maintain their confidentiality unless disclosure is allowed or required under this section or other state or federal law.

(c) To the extent allowed by state and federal law, the commission shall make available any documents, materials and reports that are confidential under paragraph (a) of this subsection to:

(A) A law enforcement agency or the Department of Human Services for the purpose of conducting an investigation under ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) ; or

(B) The Department of Education for the purpose of conducting an investigation under ORS 339.391 (Investigations by Department of Education of persons who are not commission licensees) .

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The commission shall make available the commission’s investigative report to:

(i) An education provider for the purpose of the education provider taking any disciplinary actions or making changes in the employment relationship or duties of the commission licensee; and

(ii) The commission licensee who is the subject of the report.

(B) The commission must redact the executive director’s recommendation from the report made available under this paragraph.

(C) A commission licensee who receives a report under this paragraph may share the report with the person’s attorney or union representative. An attorney or union representative who receives a report under this subparagraph must maintain the report’s confidentiality unless disclosure is allowed or required under this section or other state or federal law.

(e) The commission shall retain documents and materials related to any report received under this section, regardless of whether the commission found sufficient cause to justify holding a hearing under this section.

(8) Notwithstanding ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) (6), the commission may make its findings under this section in executive session. The provisions of ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) (4) apply to executive sessions held pursuant to this subsection.

(9) The commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section, including a process to appeal the findings of the commission under this section. [2019 c.618 §23; 2021 c.391 §§3,3a; 2023 c.131 §4]

Source: Section 339.390 — Investigations by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of persons who are commission licensees; timeline; findings; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.288 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.288
339.288 Prohibitions on use of certain restraints
Status: in_force

(1) The use of the following types of restraint on a student in a public education program is prohibited:

(a) Chemical restraint.

(b) Mechanical restraint.

(c) Prone restraint.

(d) Supine restraint.

(e) Any restraint that involves the intentional and nonincidental use of a solid object, including a wall or the floor, to impede a student’s movement, unless the restraint is necessary to prevent an imminent life-threatening injury or to gain control of a weapon.

(f) Any restraint that places, or creates a risk of placing, pressure on a student’s neck or throat.

(g) Any restraint that places, or creates a risk of placing, pressure on a student’s mouth, unless the restraint is necessary for the purpose of extracting a body part from a bite.

(h) Any restraint that impedes, or creates a risk of impeding, breathing.

(i) Any restraint that involves the intentional placement of the hands, feet, elbow, knee or any object on a student’s neck, throat, genitals or other intimate parts.

(j) Any restraint that causes pressure to be placed, or creates a risk of causing pressure to be placed, on the stomach or back by a knee, foot or elbow bone.

(k) Any action designed for the primary purpose of inflicting pain.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Chemical restraint” means a drug or medication that is used on a student to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement and that is not:

(A) Prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the professional’s scope of practice for standard treatment of the student’s medical or psychiatric condition; and

(B) Administered as prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the professional’s scope of practice.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Mechanical restraint” means a device used to restrict the movement of a student or the movement or normal function of a portion of the body of a student.

(B) “Mechanical restraint” does not include:

(i) A protective or stabilizing device ordered by a licensed physician; or

(ii) A vehicle safety restraint when used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle.

(c) “Prone restraint” means a restraint in which a student is held face down on the floor.

(d) “Supine restraint” means a restraint in which a student is held face up on the floor. [2011 c.665 §2; 2019 c.267 §2]

Source: Section 339.288 — Prohibitions on use of certain restraints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.092 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.092
336.092 Definitions for ORS 336.092 and 336.095
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 336.092 (Definitions for ORS 336.092 and 336.095) and 336.095 (Full-day and half-day kindergarten) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Kindergarten child” means a child five years of age or whose fifth birthday occurs on or before September 1 or who has been admitted by the district school board under ORS 336.095 (Full-day and half-day kindergarten) (3).

(2) “Kindergarten facilities” includes physical facilities, supplies, equipment and personnel suitable for the education and training of kindergarten children.

(3) “Physical facilities” includes but is not limited to public school buildings, rented buildings which meet health and safety standards or homes used in school district sponsored programs. [1973 c.707 §2; 1987 c.283 §1; 1993 c.45 §80; 2011 c.704 §11]

Source: Section 336.092 — Definitions for ORS 336.092 and 336.095 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.702 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.702
341.702 Laws governing issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

All legally authorized and issued general obligation bonds or revenue bonds shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1975 c.642 §23 (enacted in lieu of 341.701); 2007 c.783 §138]

Source: Section 341.702 — Laws governing issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.250 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.250
348.250 Procedure for awarding grants under ORS 348.260
Status: in_force

(1) Grants established under ORS 348.260 (Oregon Opportunity Grant) shall be awarded by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in the manner provided in this section.

(2) Persons interested in obtaining a grant established under ORS 348.260 (Oregon Opportunity Grant) may apply to the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion for a grant.

(3) The director shall screen or cause to be screened the applications and shall determine for each available grant the person best qualified to receive that grant. A qualified applicant is eligible to receive a grant established under ORS 348.260 (Oregon Opportunity Grant) if:

(a) The applicant’s financial need is such that in the opinion of the director financial aid is warranted; and

(b) The applicant plans to be a student at the eligible post-secondary institution where the grant is to be used.

(4) The director shall not discriminate for or against any applicant for a grant.

(5) Nothing in this section or ORS 348.260 (Oregon Opportunity Grant) , 348.505 (“Financial aid” defined) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) , 348.696 (Education Stability Fund) or 348.992 (Criminal penalty) shall be construed to require any institution to admit a grant recipient or to attempt to control or influence the policies of the institution.

(6) Whenever funds are not available to award grants to all qualified students, the director may give priority to applicants who are or plan to be full-time students at the eligible post-secondary institution where the grant is to be used. A student shall be considered to be a full-time student if the combination of credit hours at more than one eligible post-secondary institution equals full-time attendance, according to the institution disbursing the grant funds.

(7) As used in this section, “discriminate” has the meaning given “discrimination” in ORS 659.850 (Discrimination in education prohibited) . [Formerly 351.630; 1973 c.721 §3; 1977 c.725 §4; 1993 c.45 §286; 1997 c.203 §1; 1997 c.524 §4; 2001 c.321 §4; 2010 c.20 §1; 2011 c.637 §147; 2013 c.747 §89; 2015 c.513 §15; 2017 c.66 §33]

Source: Section 348.250 — Procedure for awarding grants under ORS 348.260 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.471 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.471
329.471 Availability of personally identifiable information in relation to results of performance-based assessment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, a school district employee or volunteer may not post, publish or otherwise make publicly available in a nonsecure setting any personally identifiable information in relation to the specific or comparative results of a performance-based assessment.

(2) A school district employee may post, publish or otherwise make publicly available in a nonsecure setting the information described in subsection (1) of this section if consent to post, publish or otherwise make publicly available the information as allowed by state and federal law is provided by:

(a) The student who took the assessment, if the student is 18 years of age or older; or

(b) The parent or guardian of the student who took the assessment, if the student is under 18 years of age. [2015 c.160 §2]

Source: Section 329.471 — Availability of personally identifiable information in relation to results of performance-based assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.080
353.080 Report on activities and operations
Status: in_force

Oregon Health and Science University shall file with the Legislative Assembly, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Governor, not later than April 15 of each year, a report of the university’s activities and operations for the preceding year. [1995 c.162 §7; 1999 c.291 §6; 2011 c.637 §256a]

Source: Section 353.080 — Report on activities and operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.337 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.337
332.337 Healthy School Facilities Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Healthy School Facilities Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Healthy School Facilities Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purpose of providing financial assistance to school districts, education service districts and public charter schools in carrying out the adoption, administration and enforcement of plans described in ORS 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) , including but not limited to the conducting of testing and exposure reduction activities. [2017 c.700 §3]

Note: See note under 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) .

Source: Section 332.337 — Healthy School Facilities Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.113 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.113
345.113 Negotiability of contract for student loan
Status: in_force

(1) In any contract for the provision of instruction or training or other services by a career school on credit entered into between a career school and a student, or between a lending institution which regularly loans money to students of a particular career school and a prospective student of that career school, such contract, note or any instrument or evidence of indebtedness of the student shall have printed on the face thereof the words “Student Loan.” Such contract, note, instrument or evidence of indebtedness with the words “Student Loan” printed thereon shall not be a negotiable instrument within the meaning of ORS chapter 73. However, this section shall have no force or effect on the negotiability of any contract, promissory note, instrument or other evidence of indebtedness owned or guaranteed or insured by any state or federal governmental agency even though the contract, note, instrument or other evidence of indebtedness contains the wording required by this subsection.

(2) Notwithstanding the absence of such notice on a contract, note, instrument or evidence of indebtedness arising out of a contract for the provision of training or instruction or other services by a career school, an assignee of the rights of the career school or lending institution as described in subsection (1) of this section is subject to all claims and defenses of the student against the career school or lending institution arising out of the contract for provision of professional instruction or training or other services. Any agreement to the contrary shall be of no force or effect in limiting the rights of a student under this section. The assignee’s liability under this section shall not exceed the amount owing to the assignee at the time the claim or defense is asserted against the assignee. The restrictions imposed by this subsection shall not apply with respect to any promissory note, contract, instrument or other evidence of indebtedness owned or guaranteed or insured by any state or federal governmental agency even though said note, contract, instrument or other evidence of indebtedness shall contain the words required by subsection (1) of this section.

(3) An assignee of a student loan who in good faith enforces a security interest in property held by the student shall not be liable to such student for punitive damages in an action for wrongful repossession. The fact that a career school misrepresented the nature of the training or instruction or other services shall not, of itself, make an assignee’s repossession wrongful. [1975 c.478 §28; 1995 c.343 §8]

Source: Section 345.113 — Negotiability of contract for student loan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.208 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.208
342.208 Model career pathways for instructional assistants to become licensed teachers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall develop model career pathways for instructional assistants, as defined in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , to become licensed teachers. The model career pathways must take into consideration the skills and experience attained by an instructional assistant.

(2) The model career pathways must identify:

(a) The minimum requirements for an instructional assistant to participate in a career pathway, including the requirement that the instructional assistant have attained at least an associate degree and be currently employed by a school district or an education service district.

(b) Guidelines for school districts, education service districts and institutions of higher education to collaborate to assist an instructional assistant who is participating in a career pathway. [2013 c.286 §§2,4; 2015 c.245 §§19,20; 2015 c.774 §§21,53]

Note: 342.208 (Model career pathways for instructional assistants to become licensed teachers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.208 — Model career pathways for instructional assistants to become licensed teachers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.665 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.665
341.665 Receipt of funds for apprenticeship programs
Status: in_force

(1) The receiving community college shall be awarded funds from the contracted out-of-district funds allocated to the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development if the college operates the program under a contract with an apprenticeship training committee and the contract is approved by the office.

(2) A community college district may submit full-time equivalencies generated by apprenticeship programs to the office for reimbursement from the Community College Support Fund for purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) but may not submit for reimbursement those full-time equivalencies generated through contracts under subsection (1) of this section. [1979 c.311 §1; 1995 c.67 §30; 2015 c.366 §26]

Source: Section 341.665 — Receipt of funds for apprenticeship programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.132 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.132
352.132 Use of outside counsel
Status: in_force

(1) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall annually make available on the university’s website a report describing the university’s use of outside counsel for legal matters. The report must include:

(a) The types of matters handled by outside counsel;

(b) The number of litigation matters handled by outside counsel; and

(c) The total amount spent on outside counsel, categorized by type of matter.

(2) Reports under this section may be altered to protect the privacy of students and university employees and to comply with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g), the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the attorney-client privilege, or other state and federal confidentiality rules. [2021 c.675 §1; 2023 c.177 §1]

Note: 352.132 (Use of outside counsel) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 352 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 352.132 — Use of outside counsel; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.360
329A.360 Notice
Status: in_force

(1) Upon deciding to deny, revoke, suspend, impose a condition on or not renew a certification or registration, the Department of Early Learning and Care shall give notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) The department shall make the final decision and notice thereof shall be sent by certified mail to the address of the child care facility as shown on the records of the department. The decision of the department is reviewable by the Court of Appeals in the manner provided in ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) for the review of orders in contested cases. [Formerly 657A.360; 2018 c.115 §11; 2023 c.554 §28]

Source: Section 329A.360 — Notice; hearing; decision; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).