ORS § 329a.727 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.727
329A.727 Allowable costs
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall administer a grant and loan program to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for allowable costs expended for early child care infrastructure activities, from moneys in the Child Care Infrastructure Fund established under ORS 329A.725 (Child Care Infrastructure Fund) , in accordance with this section.

(2) The department shall:

(a) Coordinate with the Department of Early Learning and Care and consult with the Department of Education and the Housing and Community Services Department in the design and implementation of the program.

(b) Engage with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to nonprofit and for-profit entities that are directly or indirectly involved in child care throughout the state, to collect necessary information that may be used to facilitate the design and implementation of the program.

(3) For purposes of this section, allowable costs include, but are not limited to:

(a) Costs for the planning and design of early learning and care facilities.

(b) Costs for property acquisition to be used for early learning and care facilities or child care facility development projects.

(c) Repairs, improvements and renovations to early learning and care facilities, including climate resilience modifications, energy efficiency improvements, seismic retrofitting and necessary repairs due to a natural disaster.

(d) Child care facility development projects, including direct project management costs.

(e) Costs of contracting with third parties, including but not limited to nonprofit entities and community development financial institutions, to assist in the administration of child care infrastructure activities.

(f) Construction costs and expenses.

(g) Costs related to child care workforce investments.

(h) Costs related to providing support to organizations in the establishment or expansion of child care providers and facilities.

(i) Other costs that the Oregon Business Development Department, after consulting with the Department of Early Learning and Care, determines to be necessary to carry out early child care infrastructure activities.

(4) In addition to the allowable costs under subsection (3) of this section, the Oregon Business Development Department may use moneys from the Child Care Infrastructure Fund to pay administrative costs incurred by the department.

(5) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, the amount of financial assistance provided to eligible applicants under this section shall be in an amount prescribed by the department by rule, except that the department may not:

(a) Distribute funds to an eligible applicant that is a school district:

(A) In an amount that exceeds 25 percent of the amount appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department under ORS 329A.725 (Child Care Infrastructure Fund) .

(B) Unless the school district has demonstrated the ability to provide matching funds in an amount that is equal to the amount of matching funds the school district is required to provide under the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching Program under ORS 286A.801 (Matching fund grants to school districts) .

(b) Distribute funds to eligible applicants that are culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs described under ORS 417.782 (Early childhood support grant program) (1), in an amount that is less than 25 percent of the total amount appropriated to the department under ORS 329A.725 (Child Care Infrastructure Fund) .

(6) The total amount of financial assistance allowable to eligible applicants under this section must be distributed with regard to the availability of funds. If the funds available in the Child Care Infrastructure Fund established under ORS 329A.725 (Child Care Infrastructure Fund) are not adequate to provide financial support to all eligible applicants that have been approved by the department to receive financial assistance under this section, the department may prioritize distribution based on an applicant’s ability or demonstrated commitment to provide any of the following child care services to families with the greatest child care needs:

(a) Culturally and linguistically specific and appropriate early learning and care;

(b) Child care during nonstandard working hours such as evenings and weekends;

(c) Child care for infants and toddlers;

(d) Early learning and care that aligns with parent preferences; or

(e) Early learning and care in communities that have historically experienced a lack of accessible and affordable child care.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department, in consultation with the Department of Early Learning and Care, shall adopt rules to implement this section. At a minimum, the rules must include:

(A) An application process by which an eligible applicant may apply for financial assistance under this section;

(B) The terms and conditions for any agreements related to financial assistance provided under this section;

(C) A process for reviewing and approving applications submitted for financial assistance received under this section;

(D) Subject to limitations under subsections (5) and (6) of this section, the amount of financial assistance that may be provided to eligible applicants; and

(E) A process for establishing prioritizations upon which the Oregon Business Development Department may base the awarding of grants and loans for financial assistance under this section to eligible applicants located in rural geographic areas and among historically underserved communities.

(b) The department shall, in consultation with the Early Learning Council established under ORS 326.425 (Early Learning Council) , adopt rules concerning applicants that the department may deem to be eligible applicants. [2023 c.523 §4]

Note: See note under 329A.720 (Findings) .

Source: Section 329A.727 — Allowable costs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.505 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.505
336.505 “Community school program” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 336.505 (“Community school program” defined) to 336.525 (Program to be operated by district providing elementary or secondary education) , unless the context requires otherwise “community school program” means a program that fosters citizen involvement and provides educational, recreational, cultural and related services to the community. [1981 c.259 §1]

Source: Section 336.505 — “Community school program” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.165
342.165 Commission rules
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall adopt rules necessary for the issuance, denial, continuation, renewal, lapse, revocation, suspension or reinstatement of licenses or registrations issued under ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) to 342.430 (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account) . The commission shall also adopt rules establishing means in addition to those prescribed by law whereby teachers are able to add additional endorsements to their teaching licenses.

(2) In establishing rules the commission shall consider:

(a) Its responsibilities to represent the public interest in the development of educational policies;

(b) The capabilities of Oregon educator preparation providers to prepare educators;

(c) The norms required for the educator assignments;

(d) The improvement of teaching and student learning;

(e) The adequacy of the supply of licensed educators;

(f) The value of experience or nonacademic learning;

(g) The responsibilities imposed upon school districts by geographic and demographic conditions; and

(h) Other matters that tend to improve education. [1961 c.439 §10; 1965 c.100 §359; 1965 c.535 §10; 1973 c.270 §8; 1979 c.307 §1; 1993 c.45 §161; 1999 c.199 §5; 2005 c.209 §37; 2015 c.245 §9; 2015 c.647 §15]

Source: Section 342.165 — Commission rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.372 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.372
352.372 Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that basic research is fundamental to the continuation and expansion of applied research and is thus a necessary ingredient in economic growth. The Legislative Assembly further finds that basic research is itself an important activity which should be promoted.

(2) It is the policy of this state that basic research is an appropriate and necessary activity of our public universities. Further, the State of Oregon has an obligation with other states and the federal government to encourage and finance basic research if the state and nation are to be active participants in a future which will require ever increasing levels of knowledge and understanding.

(3) The Legislative Assembly acknowledges that a characteristic of basic research is that no defined result can be guaranteed and asserts that only through scholarly investigation can knowledge be advanced to be later developed and applied.

(4) The Legislative Assembly believes that moneys for basic research should be regularly appropriated and that such moneys should be used for support of qualified investigators and funding of research projects. [Formerly 351.870]

Source: Section 352.372 — Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.212 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.212
357.212 Application
Status: in_force

Public libraries, established in accordance with ORS 357.410 (Authority of local government units for public libraries) , school libraries, tribal libraries, as defined in ORS 357.206 (Financial assistance to public, school, tribal and academic libraries) , or any academic library in Oregon may apply for resource sharing grants on an annual basis. [1993 c.685 §3; 2003 c.582 §3; 2005 c.98 §2]

Source: Section 357.212 — Application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.035
353.035 Certain laws to be liberally construed
Status: in_force

Chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes and intent thereof. If any provision of chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, or the application of that provision to any particular circumstance or person, shall be held invalid, the remainder of chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, and the application of that provision to circumstances or persons other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby. [1995 c.162 §90]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995,” for the words “this Act” in section 90, chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, compiled as 353.035 (Certain laws to be liberally construed) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1995 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 353.035 — Certain laws to be liberally construed; severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.102 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.102
327.102 Standard school complaints
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule requirements for the process that a school district must use when the district receives a complaint pertaining to whether a school in the district is a standard school as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) .

(2) The rules adopted by the board shall require school districts to establish and implement a process for the prompt resolution of a complaint and shall require the process to:

(a) Have specific timelines for the completion of the process by both the district and the person making the complaint;

(b) Have a specific time period within which the district must make a final decision on a complaint, after which the final decision on the complaint may be appealed to the Superintendent of Public Instruction; and

(c) Recognize that if a district does not provide a written decision within the specific time period, failure to provide such a decision will be regarded as the district’s final decision. [2007 c.519 §1]

Note: 327.102 (Standard school complaints) 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 327.102 — Standard school complaints; process; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.379 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.379
352.379 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 352.365 (Definition for ORS 352.365 to 352.379) to 352.379 (Short title) shall be known and cited as the Research Policy Act. [Formerly 351.890]

Source: Section 352.379 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.350 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.350
329A.350 Denial, revocation or suspension of certification or registration
Status: in_force

An initial application from a child care facility for certification or registration or a renewal application from a child care facility for certification or registration may be denied, or a temporary or regular certification or regular registration may be revoked or suspended, if the Department of Early Learning and Care finds:

(1) That the facility or its operation does not comply with ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) or with applicable rules or with any term or condition imposed under the certification or registration; or

(2) That visitation, on-site review or inspection of a facility or its records authorized by ORS 329A.390 (Inspection) or 329A.400 (Duties of Oregon Health Authority) has not been permitted. [Formerly 657A.350; 2023 c.554 §27]

Source: Section 329A.350 — Denial, revocation or suspension of certification or registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.417 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.417
357.417 Methods of establishing public library by local government unit
Status: in_force

(1) A public library may be established by a local government unit by any of the following ways:

(a) The governing body may pass and enter upon its minutes a resolution or ordinance to the effect that a public library is established under the provisions of ORS 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) to 357.621 (Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library) .

(b) When a petition requesting an election on the question of establishing and supporting a public library is filed as provided in this section, the governing body shall make and enter an order for an election requesting approval by the electors of the establishment and support of a public library.

(c) Upon its own motion, the governing body may make and enter an order for an election requesting approval by the electors of the establishment and support of a public library.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition:

(a) In the case of a county, in ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) .

(b) In the case of a city, in ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) .

(c) In the case of any other local government unit, in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) If ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a county or if ORS 250.255 (Application of ORS 250.265 to 250.346) makes ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a city, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under the county or city charter or an ordinance adopted under the county or city charter.

(4) Elections held under this section shall be held on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) . [Formerly 357.451; 1981 c.909 §10; 1983 c.350 §224]

Source: Section 357.417 — Methods of establishing public library by local government unit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.615 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.615
348.615 Appeal procedure
Status: in_force

If the Higher Education Coordinating Commission refuses to grant approval to a school to confer degrees or revokes the approval to confer degrees, the refusal or revocation shall be subject to the right of review by an action brought in the circuit court of the county in which the school is located. Such review shall be tried as an action not triable by right to a jury. [1997 c.652 §14; 2011 c.637 §189]

Source: Section 348.615 — Appeal procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.445 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.445
332.445 Regulation of vehicles on school property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “vehicles” means and includes all motor vehicles as defined in ORS 801.360 (“Motor vehicle.”) and every other mechanical device in or on which a person or thing is or may be carried and which is intended for such use except road rollers, farm tractors, traction engines, police ambulances, devices moved exclusively on stationary tracks, devices operated by electric energy transmitted through trolley poles from trolley wires and devices powered exclusively by human power.

(2) A district school board by resolution may adopt, modify or abolish rules prohibiting, restricting or regulating the operation and parking of vehicles, or particular classes or kinds of vehicles, upon property controlled by the district, as the board considers convenient or necessary for the policing of such property. The district school board may require that before a quarterly or yearly parking privilege for any vehicle is granted to any full-time or part-time student to use district property, the student must show that the vehicle is operated by a student holding a valid driver’s license, that the vehicle is currently registered and that the student driving the vehicle is insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that meets the requirements described under ORS 806.080 (Insurance) or that the student or owner of the vehicle has provided the Department of Transportation with other satisfactory proof of compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of this state.

(3) The rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section shall become effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon property controlled by the district.

(4) Every peace officer may enforce the rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The district and any municipal corporation or any department, agency or political subdivision of this state may enter into agreements or contracts with each other for the purpose of providing a uniform system of enforcement of the rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section. [Formerly 332.205; 1983 c.338 §912; 1993 c.45 §55; 1993 c.221 §1]

Source: Section 332.445 — Regulation of vehicles on school property; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.613 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.613
341.613 Bonded indebtedness restrictions
Status: in_force

(1) Following authorization from the voters of a district or a service area or combination of service areas of the district, the district board may contract a bonded indebtedness to be paid by a tax levy on the taxable property within the district or the service area or service areas for any one or more of the purposes set forth in ORS 341.675 (Authority to incur bonded indebtedness) . Any land acquired, college building or buildings or any additions to a building or buildings, and any real or personal property to be paid for with the proceeds of the bonded indebtedness must be located within the boundaries of the district or the service area or combination of service areas that approved the bonded indebtedness.

(2) The aggregate amount of bonded indebtedness incurred for the benefit of a district or a service area or combination of service areas, when added to the aggregate amount of other bonded indebtedness payable from ad valorem property taxes levied within the district or the service area or combination of service areas, may not exceed one and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property within the district or the affected service area or service areas, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . [1995 c.357 §8; 2009 c.577 §5; 2013 c.721 §3]

Source: Section 341.613 — Bonded indebtedness restrictions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.570 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.570
344.570 Action upon application
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department of Human Services receives an application for vocational rehabilitation under ORS 344.560 (Application) , it shall promptly cause to be obtained and recorded, with respect to such applicant, all essential, pertinent information concerning the circumstances, health condition, vocational aptitudes and experience of the applicant, and such other information as may be necessary for the determination of the eligibility of the applicant and of the nature and amount of vocational rehabilitation services needed.

Source: Section 344.570 — Action upon application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.697 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.697
352.697 Graduate School of Social Work
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 352.372 (Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379) , the Graduate School of Social Work is created, to be administered by Portland State University.

(2) The purpose of the Graduate School of Social Work is to provide a center for specialized education and research in the social services for the betterment of communities in the Portland metropolitan area, the state and the Pacific Northwest. [Formerly 352.213]

Source: Section 352.697 — Graduate School of Social Work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.304 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.304
328.304 County education bond district
Status: in_force

(1) A board of directors of an education service district may proceed under subsection (2) of this section to create a county education bond district if two-thirds of the component school districts that are part of the education service district and that have at least a majority of the pupils included in the average daily membership of the education service district, as determined by the reports of such school districts for the preceding year, enrolled in the schools of the districts by resolution have approved of the creation of the county education bond district.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board of directors of an education service district may, by resolution, classify and designate an area within the district as a county education bond district. The boundaries of the county education bond district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the school districts that have administrative offices that lie within the boundaries of one county within the education service district.

(b) Once so classified and designated, the county education bond district is a body corporate of this state and may:

(A) Acquire by purchase, gift, devise, condemnation proceedings or any other means such real and personal property and rights of way, within the bond district, as in the judgment of the board are necessary or proper in the exercise of the powers of the education service district.

(B) Employ and pay necessary agents, employees and assistants.

(C) Engage in capital construction and capital improvement activities.

(D) Make and accept contracts, deeds, releases and documents that, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper in the exercise of the powers of the bond district.

(E) Perform any act necessary or proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of the powers of the county education bond district under ORS 328.205 (Power to contract bonded indebtedness) to 328.304 (County education bond district) .

(F) Contract a bonded indebtedness and levy direct ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the county education bond district in the manner that component school districts and education service districts are authorized to issue bonds and levy taxes under ORS 328.205 (Power to contract bonded indebtedness) to 328.304 (County education bond district) and other laws applicable to the issuance of bonds and levying of taxes by school districts.

(c) The board of directors of the education service district shall be the governing body of the county education bond district. The chairperson of the board of directors of the education service district shall be the chairperson of the county education bond district board. The county education bond district board is authorized to transact all business coming within the jurisdiction of the county education bond district and to sue and be sued.

(d) The county education bond district shall exist for one year from the date of the resolution creating the district or until any bonded indebtedness contracted by the county education bond district for which the district was created has been paid. The existence of a county education bond district may not extend beyond the time period necessary for payment of the bonded indebtedness for which the district was originally created. The board of directors of an education service district may designate an area as a county education bond district that was previously designated as such by proceeding under subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(3) When authorized by a majority of the electors of the county education bond district and subject to ORS 328.245 (Limitation on bonded debt of districts generally) , a county education bond district may contract a bonded indebtedness for any of the following purposes:

(a) To acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, equip or furnish a school building or school buildings or additions thereto;

(b) To fund or refund the removal or containment of asbestos substances in school buildings and to make repairs necessary because of such removal or containment;

(c) To acquire or to improve all property, real and personal, appurtenant thereto or connected therewith, including school buses;

(d) To fund or refund outstanding indebtedness; and

(e) To provide for the payment of the debt.

(4) The county education bond district board shall call an election on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the county education bond district a question of contracting bonded indebtedness referred to in subsection (3) of this section. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this subsection shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . The petition shall specify the proposed amount of bonded indebtedness. If the electors of the county education bond district approve the contracting of bonded indebtedness, the county education bond district board, without further vote of the electors, shall issue negotiable coupon bonds of the county education bond district, at the time or times that the county education bond district board directs.

(5) As used in ORS 328.205 (Power to contract bonded indebtedness) to 328.304 (County education bond district) , “school district” or “district” includes a county education bond district as described in this section. [1997 c.600 §2]

Source: Section 328.304 — County education bond district; creation; powers; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.213 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.213
336.213 Dental screenings
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dental screening” means a dental screening test to identify potential dental health problems that is conducted by:

(A) A dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679;

(B) A dental hygienist licensed under ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) ;

(C) A health care practitioner who is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education; or

(D) A person who:

(i) Is one of the following:

(I) An employee of an education provider; or

(II) Trained in accordance with guidelines established by the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority; and

(ii) Is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education in collaboration with the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.

(b) “Education provider” means:

(A) An entity that is a provider under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program under ORS 329.172 (Preschool Promise Program) to 329.200 (Report on Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program) .

(B) A school district board.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, each education provider shall require a student who is seven years of age or younger and who is beginning an educational program with the education provider for the first time to submit certification that the student received a dental screening within the previous 12 months.

(b) The certification required by this subsection:

(A) Must be provided no later than 120 days after the student begins the educational program.

(B) May be provided by a person identified in subsection (1)(a) of this section who conducts the dental screening at a location not associated with the education provider or who conducts regular dental screenings of the student.

(3) A student is not required to submit certification as required under subsection (2) of this section if the student provides a statement from the parent or guardian of the student that:

(a) The student submitted certification to a prior education provider;

(b) The dental screening is contrary to the religious beliefs of the student or the parent or guardian of the student; or

(c) The dental screening is a burden, as defined by the State Board of Education by rule, for the student or the parent or guardian of the student.

(4) Each education provider shall:

(a) File in the student’s dental health record any certifications and any results of a dental screening known by the education provider.

(b) Provide the parent or guardian of each student with information about:

(A) The dental screenings;

(B) Further examinations or necessary treatments; and

(C) Preventive care, including fluoride varnish, sealants and daily brushing and flossing.

(5) The dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority shall develop standardized information described in subsection (4)(b) of this section for distribution by education providers.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than October 1 each year, each school district shall submit to the Department of Education a report that identifies the percentage of students who failed to submit the certification required under this section for the previous school year.

(b) No later than December 1 each year, the department shall summarize the reports received under paragraph (a) of this subsection and submit the summary to the interim legislative committees on education and to the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.

(7) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Health Policy Board and the Oregon Board of Dentistry, shall adopt by rule any standards for the implementation of this section. [2015 c.558 §1; 2023 c.547 §21]

Source: Section 336.213 — Dental screenings; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.697 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.697
341.697 Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any community college district has any outstanding bonded indebtedness, which is due or subject at the option of the district to be paid or redeemed, the district, by and through the board of the district, may:

(a) Issue and exchange, for any such indebtedness, its bonds bearing the rate of interest determined by the board pursuant to ORS 287A.300 (Terms and conditions of bond sales) (1) to (3); or

(b) Issue and sell such bonds and apply the proceeds of such sale in payment of the indebtedness for the payment of which the refunding bonds are proposed to be issued.

(2) Refunding bonds issued under subsection (1) of this section shall in all respects conform to, and be governed, as to their issue, by ORS 341.675 (Authority to incur bonded indebtedness) (3) and the provisions of ORS 287A.360 (Current refunding bonds) to 287A.380 (Tax levy to pay maturing general obligation advance refunding bonds) that are not inconsistent with this section.

(3) The refunding of indebtedness and issuing of bonds for such purpose shall not require an election, but may be done by resolution of the board of the district at any legally called board meeting. The debt limitations imposed by law shall not affect the right of any district to issue refunding bonds under authority of this section. The validity of any bonds so issued, or of the indebtedness thereby refunded, shall not thereafter be open to contest by the district or by any person for any reason whatever. [1971 c.513 §48; 1981 c.94 §30; 1983 c.347 §26; 1993 c.45 §146; 2007 c.783 §137]

Source: Section 341.697 — Refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.840 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.840
336.840 Policies for personal electronic devices
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “independent communication” means communication that does not require assistance or interpretation by an individual who is not part of the communication but that may require the use or assistance of an electronic device.

(2) Each district school board shall adopt policies for the use of personal electronic devices in the schools of the school district as provided by this section.

(3) A district school board shall adopt a policy for the use of personal electronic devices that support academic activities and independent communications. The policy must provide that:

(a) Students may be allowed to use personal electronic devices that support academic activities and independent communications.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically prohibited by the policy, students may not be denied the opportunity to use a personal electronic device that supports academic activities and independent communications.

(4) If a school district implements a curriculum that uses technology, the district school board shall adopt a policy that provides that:

(a) Students may be allowed, but are not required, to use their own personal electronic devices for the curriculum.

(b) Students who use their own personal electronic devices for the curriculum must be granted access to any applications or electronic materials that are available to students who do not use their own personal electronic devices for the curriculum.

(c) Students who use their own personal electronic devices for the curriculum must be granted access to applications and electronic materials free of charge if the applications and electronic materials are provided free of charge to students who do not use their own personal electronic devices for the curriculum.

(5) A policy adopted under subsection (3) or (4) of this section must include a process and timeline for responding to a student’s request related to the use of a personal electronic device, including an appeals process.

(6) School districts must ensure that the policies adopted under subsection (3) or (4) of this section are made available to:

(a) School district personnel whose duties may require them to assist students with personal electronic devices; and

(b) Students and parents or guardians of students.

(7) Nothing in the requirements of this section prevents a district school board from prohibiting:

(a) Telephonic or electronic communications during regular school hours or during school events if the communications are not related to academic activities or independent communications;

(b) Communications using access to social media or to nonacademic sites during regular school hours or during school events;

(c) The use of personal electronic devices for any purpose that does not support academic activities or independent communications; or

(d) The use of personal electronic devices for entertainment purposes.

(8) Nothing in this section authorizes a district school board, or any employees of or volunteers for the school district or a school of the school district, to request, require or compel access to a student’s electronic mail or personal online accounts. [2013 c.98 §1]

Source: Section 336.840 — Policies for personal electronic devices; policies for curricula that use technology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.007 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.007
357.007 Location of State Library
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 276.004 (Utilization of buildings and grounds other than State Capitol, Supreme Court Building and State Capitol State Park) , the principal library of the State Library shall be in the State Capitol mall area. Other quarters may also be obtained, leased, acquired or provided at other locations when necessary to carry out the functions of the State Library. [Formerly 357.060]

Source: Section 357.007 — Location of State Library , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.750
348.750 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 348.748 (Short title) to 348.757 (Designation of courses whose materials consist of open or free textbooks or other low-cost course materials) , “open educational resources” means teaching, learning and research resources that:

(a) Reside in the public domain or that have been released under an intellectual property license that permits their free use and repurposing by others; and

(b) Conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and to any additional accessibility standards established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule.

(2) The Open Educational Resources Grant Program is established within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and in collaboration with public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and community colleges. The purpose of the program is to encourage the use of low or no-cost open educational resources in Oregon’s post-secondary institutions of education.

(3) Subject to the availability of funds, the commission shall award grants on a competitive basis to public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , community colleges or consortia of public universities and community colleges.

(4) In awarding grants under subsection (3) of this section, the commission shall give priority to applications that propose to:

(a) Adapt or otherwise make use of existing open educational resources;

(b) Leverage grants awarded under this section with matching private funds or other resources;

(c) Utilize students in the design or production of open educational resource materials;

(d) Involve coordinated activities between two or more public universities and community colleges;

(e) Focus on high-enrollment courses;

(f) Address a need not currently met by existing available resources; and

(g) Assist in convening faculty from public universities and community colleges to promote the use of open educational resources within post-secondary education. [2015 c.727 §1]

Note: See note under 348.748 (Short title) .

Source: Section 348.750 — Definitions; Open Educational Resources Grant Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.365 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.365
358.365 Duties of museum commission respecting operation of museum
Status: in_force

When a museum is established under ORS 358.345 (Authority of city to establish and operate public museum) , a museum commission shall:

(1) Maintain and operate the museum for and in the name of the city or two or more cities.

(2) Subject to the approval of the governing body before they become effective, adopt and publish rules relating to the operation of the museum, admission charges thereto and the administration of the museum objects in the museum.

(3) In conformity with its rules and ORS 358.310 (Definitions for ORS 358.310 to 358.405) to 358.405 (Method of settling disagreement where joint action of cities required) , act as administrator of all museum objects in the museum.

(4) Establish maintenance and operating policies sufficient to keep the museum presentable and in a proper state of repair.

(5) Subject to the approval of the governing body, advertise the museum in an appropriate manner.

(6) Compile, print and sell or distribute free of charge historical, educational, scientific and artistic literature.

(7) Subject to the approval of the governing body, employ necessary employees and fix their compensation.

(8) Prescribe and publish a charge or charges which may be made for admission to the museum.

(9) Collect all admission charges and other museum revenue, and pay such charges and other revenue into the treasury of the city or two or more cities, to be deposited to a separate account and disbursed by the museum commission as directed by the governing body. [1953 c.481 §§12,13; 1973 c.757 §6; 1983 c.260 §8]

Source: Section 358.365 — Duties of museum commission respecting operation of museum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.324 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.324
339.324 Disclosure of information related to safety threat action
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “safety threat action” means a lockdown, lockout, shelter in place or evacuation that:

(a) Is initiated by a school in response to a safety threat; and

(b) Is not a planned drill.

(2) Each school district board shall adopt a policy for notifying the school community when a school takes a safety threat action.

(3) The policy adopted under this section must require that:

(a) As expediently as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the initiation of a safety threat action, a school or school district shall provide an electronic communication to parents and guardians of students attending the school at which the safety threat action occurred. The communication must include:

(A) A general description of the issue that caused the safety threat action to be taken;

(B) The duration of time that the safety threat action was taken, from when the action was initiated until when it concluded;

(C) Actions taken by the school or school district to resolve the situation that caused the safety threat action and actions taken to protect student safety; and

(D) An explanation of how the situation was resolved.

(b) The communication required under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be provided in a manner that communicates relevant facts and details as may be necessary or useful:

(A) For parents and guardians to understand any potential threats to student safety; and

(B) To assist parents and guardians in helping students understand and mentally process the incident and any resulting trauma.

(c) The communication required under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be provided and made available in culturally appropriate languages to communicate effectively with parents and guardians of students of the school or school district.

(d) As expediently as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the initiation of a safety threat action, a school or school district shall provide an electronic communication to school district employees who are employees of the school at which the safety threat action occurred. The communication required under this paragraph must include the same information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and any additional information as may be permitted by relevant confidentiality and privacy requirements. [2023 c.560 §1]

Source: Section 339.324 — Disclosure of information related to safety threat action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.125
344.125 Collaboration by state agencies on issues related to career and technical education
Status: in_force

(1) Representatives from the Department of Education, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall meet at least four times each year for the purpose of promoting collaboration among the agencies on issues related to career and technical education.

(2) Issues to be addressed by the agencies shall include the development and implementation of long-term goals that:

(a) Ensure that career and technical education programs are available at the public schools of this state and through youth job development organizations as defined in ORS 344.415 (Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425) , are founded on partnerships with business and industry and receive appropriate investments of time, money and other resources.

(b) Develop regional centers that establish any appropriate partnerships between public schools, community colleges, public universities, businesses, unions and other entities and that ensure that every student of this state has access to a regional center in person or online.

(c) Encourage the establishment of joint high school and community college advisory committees that may include representatives of public schools, community colleges, public universities, businesses and unions to:

(A) Make more effective use of resources;

(B) Promote articulation and pathways between high school programs and post-secondary school programs;

(C) Ensure that current industry workforce needs are considered and that curriculum is kept current with state standards; and

(D) Increase opportunities for internships, apprenticeships and other opportunities that may lead to employment in the region.

(d) Address academic requirements and regulatory barriers that inhibit successful movement of students in career and technical education from high schools to post-secondary school programs and the workforce.

(e) Implement accelerated college credit programs that allow students to move seamlessly from public schools to post-secondary education or training to the workforce.

(f) Increase professional development opportunities for teachers and learning opportunities for students through industry mentorships, internships, summer programs, after-school programs and career-based student leadership opportunities.

(g) Establish partnerships between public and private entities for the purpose of educating students, parents, teachers, school advisors, policymakers and the general public about the benefits and opportunities related to career and technical education.

(3) The agencies identified in subsection (1) of this section shall make a joint report by December 31 of each year to the appropriate legislative committees concerning progress on the development and implementation of the goals described in subsection (2) of this section and may submit recommendations for legislation that will promote opportunities related to career and technical education. [2011 c.682 §6; 2013 c.131 §7; 2013 c.745 §1; 2015 c.366 §84]

Source: Section 344.125 — Collaboration by state agencies on issues related to career and technical education; joint report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.543 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.543
346.543 Aid by commission to persons with visual impairments to enable operation of vending facility
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for the Blind may, in the discretion of the commission or if requested by a vending facility manager licensed under ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) , aid persons with visual impairments by supplying to a person with a visual impairment materials, equipment or machinery, or by allowing the manager to subcontract with a third party to obtain materials, equipment or machinery, in order to enable the operation of a vending facility.

(2) The commission may transfer to the person with a visual impairment ownership of any materials, equipment or machinery owned by the commission and supplied to the person. [2017 c.717 §9]

Note: 346.543 (Aid by commission to persons with visual impairments to enable operation of vending facility) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 346 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 346.543 — Aid by commission to persons with visual impairments to enable operation of vending facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.075 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.075
338.075 Review of school district board decision
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district board disapproves a proposal to establish a public charter school following reconsideration of a proposal pursuant to ORS 338.055 (Evaluation process and criteria) (5), the applicant may request that the State Board of Education review the decision of the school district board.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the State Board of Education reviews a decision of the school district board, as provided by subsection (1) of this section, the State Board of Education may review the decision only to determine whether:

(A) The school district board used the process required by ORS 338.055 (Evaluation process and criteria) in denying the proposal;

(B) The proposal meets the criteria described in ORS 338.055 (Evaluation process and criteria) (3); and

(C) The reasons stated by the school district board for the denial are valid.

(b) Following a review described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the State Board of Education may:

(A) Uphold the decision of the school district board to disapprove the proposal;

(B) Remand the proposal to the school district board for reconsideration if the school district board and applicant agree to the remand; or

(C) Consider becoming the sponsor of the public charter school if the applicant agrees to the sponsorship.

(3) An applicant may seek judicial review of an order of the State Board of Education pursuant to ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) . If the court finds that the decision of the State Board of Education is not supported by substantial evidence in the record, the court shall enter a judgment directing the State Board of Education to sponsor the public charter school. [1999 c.200 §9; 2001 c.376 §1; 2005 c.209 §28; 2011 c.695 §6; 2011 c.718 §§28,29; 2012 c.91 §§4,5; 2013 c.265 §§5,6; 2018 c.72 §9]

Source: Section 338.075 — Review of school district board decision; sponsorship by State Board of Education; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 335.290 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 335 / Section 335.290
335.290 Change in common districts not to affect union high school districts
Status: repealed

The creation of a common school district out of territory included in a union high school district, or the changing of boundaries of any common school district included in a union high school district does not affect the union high school district. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §214]

335.335 [Repealed 1965 c.100 §456]

Source: Section 335.290 — Change in common districts not to affect union high school districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors335.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.035
338.035 Establishment requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A public charter school may be established:

(a) As a new public school;

(b) As a virtual public charter school;

(c) From an existing public school or a portion of the school; or

(d) From an existing alternative education program, as defined in ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before a public charter school may operate as a public charter school, it must:

(A) Be approved by a sponsor;

(B) Be established as a nonprofit organization under the laws of Oregon; and

(C) Have applied to qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the requirements of paragraph (a)(B) and (C) of this subsection do not apply to:

(A) A school in a school district that is composed of only one school; and

(B) A school in a school district that is a remote and necessary school district on the date the school first begins operation as a public charter school.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except for a public charter school that is not required to comply with subsection (2)(a)(B) and (C) of this section as provided by subsection (2)(b) of this section, a member of the school district board of the school district within which a public charter school is located may not be a voting member of the public charter school governing body.

(b) A member of the school district board of the school district within which a public charter school is located may act in an advisory capacity on the public charter school governing body.

(4) An applicant seeking to establish a public charter school shall submit a proposal pursuant to ORS 338.045 (Proposal requirements) to the school district board of the school district within which the public charter school will be located by the date identified by the school district board. The school district board shall identify a date that is at least 180 days prior to the date on which the public charter school would begin operating and that provides a reasonable period of time for the school district board to complete the approval process described in ORS 338.055 (Evaluation process and criteria) and for the public charter school to begin operating by the beginning of a school year. An applicant may consult with the school district board prior to submitting a proposal, and the school district board may require an applicant to submit a letter of intent within a reasonable period of time prior to submitting a proposal.

(5) An applicant seeking to establish a public charter school shall provide to the State Board of Education a copy of any proposal submitted to a school district board under ORS 338.045 (Proposal requirements) and a copy of any subsequent approval by the school district board.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) One or more, but not all, schools in a school district may become public charter schools.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a school in a school district that is composed of only one school may become a public charter school. For a public charter school that is the only school in the school district, the public charter school and the school district may be considered to be a single legal entity for the purposes of this chapter if:

(A) The public charter school is not required to comply with subsection (2)(a)(B) and (C) of this section;

(B) All of the members of the school district board are voting members of the public charter school governing body as allowed by subsection (3)(a) of this section;

(C) The school district and the public charter school share employees; and

(D) The school district and the public charter school share assets and liabilities.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An entity described in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) (4) may not approve a public charter school proposal that authorizes the conversion of any private school that is tuition based to a public charter school.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, an entity described in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) (4) may authorize the conversion of an existing alternative education program, as defined in ORS 336.615 (Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665) , to a public charter school.

(8) An entity described in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) (4) may not approve a proposal for a public charter school that is affiliated with a nonpublic sectarian school or a religious institution. [1999 c.200 §3; 2003 c.313 §1; 2005 c.209 §26; 2007 c.575 §1; 2009 c.691 §2; 2011 c.695 §2; 2013 c.265 §1; 2015 c.273 §1; 2018 c.72 §6]

Source: Section 338.035 — Establishment requirements; proposal submission timeline; prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.312 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.312
339.312 Safe school alliance
Status: in_force

School districts are encouraged to form a safe school alliance composed of schools, law enforcement agencies, juvenile justice agencies and district attorneys. The purpose of a safe school alliance is to provide the safest school environment possible. [1999 c.964 §2]

Source: Section 339.312 — Safe school alliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.155 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.155
328.155 Sources
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all gifts, devises and bequests made to School District No. 1, Klamath County, for common school purposes, for the use and benefit of said district shall be set apart as a separate and irreducible school fund, to be called the Common School Fund for District No. 1, Klamath County. The interest from the fund shall be applied to the support and maintenance of the common schools of said school district.

Source: Section 328.155 — Sources; use of interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.110
329A.110 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly believes that a resource and referral system involving a statewide network of local resource and referral entities coordinated centrally is essential to long-range solutions to meet the child care needs of communities in this state. Services may be both public and private ventures designed to meet the needs of diverse communities. [Formerly 657A.110; 2017 c.187 §3]

Source: Section 329A.110 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.310 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.310
340.310 Statewide standards for dual credit programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall develop statewide standards for dual credit programs to be implemented by public high schools, community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . The standards must establish the manner by which:

(a) A student in any grade from 9 through 12 may, upon completion of a course, earn course credit both for high school and for a community college or public university; and

(b) Teachers of courses that are part of a dual credit program will work together to determine the quality of the program and to ensure the alignment of the content, objectives and outcomes of individual courses.

(2) Each public high school, community college and public university that provides a dual credit program must implement the statewide standards developed under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Each school district, community college and public university that provides a dual credit program shall submit an annual report to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission on the academic performance of students enrolled in a dual credit program. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall establish the required contents of the report, which must provide sufficient information to allow the commission to determine the quality of the dual credit program. [2011 c.639 §2; 2012 c.104 §10; 2013 c.768 §134; 2014 c.23 §1]

Source: Section 340.310 — Statewide standards for dual credit programs; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.495 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.495
327.495 Appropriation of funds received for certain purposes
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the State Board of Education for distribution to school districts in this state for the purpose of carrying out experimental and demonstration programs to improve education and educator preparation in this state are continuously appropriated for such purpose. [1961 c.588 §6; 1965 c.100 §39; 1989 c.491 §9; 2013 c.747 §177; 2015 c.245 §39]

Source: Section 327.495 — Appropriation of funds received for certain purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.475 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.475
342.475 School nurses
Status: in_force

(1) “School nurse” is established as a category of specialization in nursing.

(2) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall issue a certificate as a school nurse to a person who complies with the rules established by the commission for the certification and practice of school nursing and who has been licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. In establishing rules for the certification and practice of any specialization of school nursing, the commission shall consider the recommendations of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

(3) The commission may issue an emergency certificate that authorizes a person licensed as a registered nurse in this state who does not meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section to practice as a school nurse. Such certificates shall be issued for a limited time as set by the commission.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the commission shall issue a certificate in a school nurse specialization category to a registered nurse who applies for certification and who is employed by a school, school district or education service district to conduct and coordinate a school or district health services program or who serves in such a capacity on a voluntary basis on November 1, 1981. A certificate issued under this subsection shall be issued without further proof of qualification by the applicant.

(5) A certificate issued under this section is not a teaching license. The nurse holding a certificate issued under this section is not subject to ORS 238.280 (Eligibility for retirement) or 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) . [Formerly 678.515; 2019 c.358 §4]

Source: Section 342.475 — School nurses; certificates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.335 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.335
358.335 Vacancies on commission
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the position of member of a museum commission shall be filled by a qualified person appointed by the governing body for the remainder of the unexpired term of the appointee’s predecessor in the position. [1953 c.481 §8]

Source: Section 358.335 — Vacancies on commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.604 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.604
341.604 Expansion of district
Status: in_force

(1) The Blue Mountain Community College District and the Rogue Community College District may expand as provided by this section.

(2) If expansion of the Blue Mountain Community College District or the Rogue Community College District is approved by the voters, the Legislative Assembly shall:

(a) For the Blue Mountain Community College District, classify and designate service areas within the district. The boundaries of the service areas shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the counties within the district.

(b) For the Rogue Community College District, initially classify and designate two service areas within the district. The first service area shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Jackson County or such portion thereof as is included in the expanded district approved by the voters. The second service area shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Josephine County.

(3) The district board of the Blue Mountain Community College District or the Rogue Community College District by resolution may designate as additional service areas any territory or territories within the district that are benefited by the acquisition, construction and installation of community college facilities. Each additional service area designated by the district board shall be located entirely within the territory of a service area designated in subsection (2) of this section. In no event shall the district board designate as a service area any portion of the district incorporating territory located within two or more service areas designated in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The district board may not amend the boundaries of the service areas designated in subsection (2) of this section. The district board may by resolution amend the boundaries of any additional service area designated pursuant to subsection (3) of this section to conform to changes in the community college services provided by the district. However, the boundaries of a service area may not be amended if bonded indebtedness issued pursuant to ORS 341.611 (Election on bonded indebtedness) for the benefit of the service area is then outstanding. [1995 c.357 §5; 1999 c.1027 §6; 2003 c.574 §5; 2009 c.577 §2; 2013 c.721 §5]

Source: Section 341.604 — Expansion of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.080
344.080 Reimbursement vouchers
Status: in_force

(1) All reimbursement vouchers for claims paid from the revolving funds described in ORS 344.070 (Revolving accounts for federally sponsored education or training) shall be approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development pursuant to rules of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. When vouchers are so approved, warrants covering the same shall be drawn by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, payable from the appropriate fund, and be used to reimburse the revolving funds.

(2) The districts receiving the advances shall maintain their accounts and records so as to disclose at all times the true status of the unpaid vouchers issued for the reimbursement of the funds, the district warrants drawn against the funds advanced and the balances to the credit of the funds.

(3) The revolving funds and accounts shall be subject to examination and audit by the state in the manner provided by law for other state funds and accounts. The commission may require an audit of the revolving accounts and shall take proper precautions as to the safety of, and accountability for, all funds advanced.

(4) The commission may require the filing with it of a bond of a corporate surety duly licensed to transact business in this state to ensure the proper handling of and responsibility for any funds advanced. The bond shall be cumulative and supplemental to fidelity insurance coverage already held by the district concerned. The state may have recourse to any and all fidelity bonds of clerks or other financial officers of the district to protect such advances. [Amended by 1983 c.740 §110; 1989 c.491 §49; 1993 c.45 §245;

2013 c.747 §77; 2015 c.366 §82]

Source: Section 344.080 — Reimbursement vouchers; accounts and records; bond; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.260 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.260
346.260 Cooperation with Department of Human Services
Status: in_force

The Commission for the Blind shall:

(1) Cooperate with the Department of Human Services in the administration of programs for persons who are blind; and

(2) When requested by the department, make an investigation of an applicant eligible for programs for persons who are blind and make recommendations to the department regarding services for the applicant and the employability of the applicant. [Amended by 2001 c.355 §1; 2007 c.70 §129]

Source: Section 346.260 — Cooperation with Department of Human Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.326 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.326
340.326 Accelerated College Credit Partnership Enhancement Grant Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, shall administer the Accelerated College Credit Partnership Enhancement Grant Program as provided by this section.

(2) Grants shall be distributed under this section for the purpose of enhancing accelerated college credit programs and partnerships.

(3) A school district, a post-secondary institution of education or a consortium of post-secondary institutions of education may apply to the department for a grant under this section.

(4) A school district, a post-secondary institution of education or a consortium of post-secondary institutions of education that receives a grant under this section may use moneys from the grant to:

(a) Establish equitable and sustainable funding for accelerated college credit programs;

(b) Encourage collaboration between teachers and staff at high schools and faculty at post-secondary institutions of education for accelerated college credit programs;

(c) Ensure information is distributed to students and families about opportunities related to accelerated college credit programs, including implications for financial aid, costs to families and credit transferability;

(d) Coordinate accelerated college credit program within and across regions of this state; and

(e) Collect and analyze qualitative experience data related to the provision of accelerated college credit programs, with an emphasis on the provision of the accelerated college credit programs to students from traditionally underrepresented communities or from low-income families.

(5) Grants shall be awarded under this section based on rules of the State Board of Education and shall take into account:

(a) The previous school year’s student enrollment in accelerated college credit program courses; and

(b) Credits earned by historically underrepresented students in post-secondary institutions of education during the previous school year.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For the purposes of grants distributed under this section, the department may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government and its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the funds not inconsistent with the purposes of this section; and

(b) All funds received by the department under this section shall be paid into the Accelerated College Credit Account established under ORS 340.330 (Accelerated College Credit Account) for the purposes described in this section.

(7) No later than December 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report on the issuance of grants under this section to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education. [2019 c.204 §3]

Source: Section 340.326 — Accelerated College Credit Partnership Enhancement Grant Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.013 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.013
352.013 Designation of Eastern Oregon University as Oregon’s Rural University
Status: in_force

Eastern Oregon University is designated and shall be known as Oregon’s Rural University. [2018 c.6 §1]

Source: Section 352.013 — Designation of Eastern Oregon University as Oregon’s Rural University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.327 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.327
339.327 Notification required if person possesses threatening list or when threats of violence or harm made
Status: in_force

(1) A superintendent of a school district or a superintendent’s designee who has reasonable cause to believe that a person, while in a school, is or has been in possession of a list that threatens harm to other persons, shall notify:

(a) The parent or guardian of any student whose name appears on the list as a target of the harm; and

(b) Any teacher or school employee whose name appears on the list as a target of the harm.

(2) A superintendent or superintendent’s designee who has reasonable cause to believe that a student, while in a school, has made threats of violence or harm to another student shall notify the parent or guardian of the threatened student.

(3) The superintendent or superintendent’s designee shall attempt to notify the persons specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section by telephone or in person promptly but not later than 12 hours after discovering the list or learning of the threat. The superintendent or superintendent’s designee shall follow up the notice with a written notification sent within 24 hours after discovering the list or learning of the threat.

(4) Any school district or person participating in good faith in making the notification required by this section is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or content of the notification.

(5) As used in this section, “school” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.315 (Report required if person has unlawful firearm or destructive device) . [1999 c.577 §13; 2005 c.209 §31]

Source: Section 339.327 — Notification required if person possesses threatening list or when threats of violence or harm made; immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.543 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.543
326.543 Adverse possession
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Education service district” has the meaning given that term in ORS 334.003 (Definitions for chapter) .

(b) “Facility” means the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) .

(c) “Post-secondary institution” means:

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

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

(C) The Oregon Health and Science University.

(d) “School district” has the meaning given that term in ORS 330.005 (Division of state into school districts) .

(2) The interest or estate of an education service district, a facility, a post-secondary institution or a school district in any real property may not be extinguished or diminished by adverse possession. [2007 c.552 §1; 2009 c.562 §19; 2011 c.637 §104]

Source: Section 326.543 — Adverse possession , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.120 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.120
342.120 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Administrator” includes but is not limited to all superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals and academic program directors in public schools or education service districts who have direct responsibility for supervision or evaluation of licensed teachers and who are compensated for their services from public funds.

(2) “Administrative license” means a license issued under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) (3)(f) or (g).

(3) “Approved educator preparation program” means a licensure program that:

(a) Prepares persons to become educators in any grade from preprimary through grade 12;

(b) Is offered by an approved educator preparation provider; and

(c) Meets the standards of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, as provided by ORS 342.147 (Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs) .

(4) “Approved educator preparation provider” means a sponsor or provider of an educator preparation program that meets the standards of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, as provided by ORS 342.147 (Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs) .

(5) “Commission licensee” means a person whom the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission has the authority to investigate or discipline because the person:

(a) Is enrolled in an approved educator preparation program;

(b) Is an applicant for a Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license or registration;

(c) Holds a license or registration issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; or

(d) Has held a license or registration issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission at any time during the previous five years.

(6) “Instruction” includes preparation of curriculum, assessment and direction of learning in class, in small groups, in individual situations, online, in the library and in guidance and counseling, but does not include the provision of related services, as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) , to a child identified as a child with a disability pursuant to ORS 343.146 (Determination of eligibility for special education services) to 343.183 (Effect of school district failure to comply) when provided in accordance with ORS 343.221 (Special education required) .

(7) “Instructional assistant” means a classified school employee who does not require a license to teach, who is employed by a school district or education service district and whose assignment consists of and is limited to assisting a licensed teacher in accordance with rules established by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(8) “Teacher” includes all licensed employees in the public schools or employed by an education service district who have direct responsibility for instruction or coordination of educational programs and who are compensated for their services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse.”) or an instructional assistant.

(9) “Teaching license” means a license issued under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) or 342.144 (American Indian languages teaching license) .

(10) “Underrepresented person” means:

(a) A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa, but who is not Hispanic;

(b) A person of Hispanic culture or origin;

(c) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands; or

(d) An American Indian or Alaska Native having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. [1961 c.439 §1; 1965 c.100 §348; 1965 c.550 §1; 1973 c.270 §2; 1975 c.278 §1; 1981 c.393 §1; 1981 c.469 §5; 1989 c.125 §1; 1993 c.45 §149; 2001 c.653 §4; 2007 c.70 §100; 2011 c.609 §4; 2015 c.647 §§6,36; 2018 c.72 §2; 2021 c.97 §33; 2021 c.151 §1; 2021 c.518 §12]

Source: Section 342.120 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.426 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.426
350.426 Transfer Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Transfer Council is established, consisting of 15 voting members, appointed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, and one nonvoting, ex officio member.

(2) Before appointing the voting members, the commission shall request nominations from official student, faculty and administrator organizations at public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , community colleges operated under ORS chapter 341 and high schools in this state. The 15 voting members of the council shall consist of:

(a) Five academic officers, two of whom are currently employed at a public university, two of whom are currently employed at a community college and one of whom is currently employed at a public high school in this state;

(b) Four faculty members, two of whom are currently employed at a public university and two of whom are currently employed at a community college;

(c) One teacher who both teaches accelerated college credit programs as defined in ORS 340.315 (Definitions for ORS 340.320, 340.323 and 340.326) and is currently employed either by an education service district or at a public high school in this state;

(d) Two individuals who specialize in assisting students who transfer between institutions, one of whom is currently employed at a public university and one of whom is currently employed at a community college; and

(e) Three students, one of whom is currently enrolled at a public university, one of whom is currently enrolled at a community college and one of whom is currently enrolled at a high school in this state.

(3) The chairperson of the commission, or a designee of the chairperson of the commission, shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each voting member of the council is two years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the commission shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) In order to serve as a member of the council, an individual must at all times meet the qualifications for the appointment. If at any time a member fails to meet the qualifications for the member’s appointment, the position is vacant.

(c) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the commission shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council:

(A) Shall select one or more of its members as chairperson or as cochairpersons; and

(B) May establish, in the manner set forth in this subsection, one or more subcommittees for the purpose of advising the council on how to best fulfill its duties.

(b) For a subcommittee established under this subsection that will make recommendations to the council on issues that primarily relate to curriculum, the subject matter of courses or disciplines or methods of instruction, the council may appoint any faculty member who is employed by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college operated under ORS chapter 341, provided that the subcommittee consists of equal numbers of faculty from public universities and community colleges.

(c) For a subcommittee other than a subcommittee described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the council may appoint any individual employed by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college operated under ORS chapter 341, including faculty, registrars, academic advisors and academic administrators. A subcommittee established under this paragraph may not make recommendations to the council on issues that primarily relate to curriculum, the subject matter of courses or disciplines or methods of instruction.

(d) Appointment to a subcommittee established under this subsection does not entitle an individual to vote as a member of the council.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A majority of the voting members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the council.

(B) Official action by the council on recommendations to be made to the commission under ORS 350.429 (Transfer Council responsibilities) (1)(d)(A) to (D) requires the approval of three-fifths of the voting members of the council.

(c) Two or more voting members of the council who disagree with recommendations that are submitted to the commission under ORS 350.429 (Transfer Council responsibilities) (1)(d)(A) to (D) may jointly submit a minority report to the commission that contains alternate recommendations. A minority report created under this paragraph shall be submitted to the commission with the majority recommendations.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A majority of the members of a subcommittee established under subsection (5) of this section constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business of the subcommittee.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, official action by a subcommittee established under subsection (5) of this section requires approval of a majority of the members of the subcommittee.

(B) Official action by a subcommittee on recommendations to be made to the council on a subject that will be submitted by the council to the commission under ORS 350.429 (Transfer Council responsibilities) (1)(d)(A) to (D) requires the approval of three-fifths of the members of the subcommittee.

(c) Two or more members of a subcommittee who disagree with recommendations that are submitted to the council on a subject that will be submitted by the council to the commission under ORS 350.429 (Transfer Council responsibilities) (1)(d)(A) to (D) may jointly submit a minority report to the council that contains alternate recommendations. A minority report created under this paragraph shall be submitted to the council with the majority recommendations.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council shall meet at least every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the chairperson or cochairpersons.

(b) In addition to the meetings required under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the commission may call a meeting of the council if the commission finds a meeting to be necessary and a meeting is not called by the chairperson or cochairpersons. [2021 c.575 §6; 2022 c.81 §1; 2022 c.100 §3]

Source: Section 350.426 — Transfer Council; composition; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.005
348.005 Policy on student financial aid
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The State of Oregon can achieve its full economic and social potential only if all Oregonians have the opportunity to contribute to the full extent of their capabilities and only when financial barriers to their educational goals are removed;

(b) All Oregonians who meet the appropriate admissions requirements should be able to attend any community college, public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or independent not-for-profit institution of post-secondary education regardless of individual economic or social circumstances;

(c) The interests of this state are best served when public subsidies supporting college students are distributed fairly, equitably and consciously to ensure maximum access and choice for all Oregonians at the least cost to the taxpayers;

(d) Need-based student financial aid is an effective, efficient and essential means of assisting Oregonians who are unable to afford the full cost of higher education;

(e) Student financial aid allows Oregonians with limited resources to select academic programs based on their interests, aptitudes and career goals;

(f) Student financial aid encourages and permits capable and promising Oregonians to persist in their education and training within this state; and

(g) By assisting Oregonians in this manner, student financial aid contributes to the quality of life of each Oregonian and to the social, cultural and economic well-being of all Oregonians.

(2) It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to establish financial assistance programs to enable qualified Oregonians who need student aid to obtain post-secondary education in Oregon’s community colleges, public universities or independent not-for-profit institutions of post-secondary education. [1993 c.239 §1; 2005 c.22 §242; 2011 c.637 §134]

Source: Section 348.005 — Policy on student financial aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.889 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.889
327.889 Retention of moneys for administrative costs of school districts
Status: in_force

(1) For the biennium beginning July 1, 2017, a school district may not use more than five percent of an apportionment under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) for administrative costs.

(2) For biennia beginning on or after July 1, 2019, a school district may not use more than four percent of an apportionment for administrative costs.

(3) A school district may not use an apportionment to administer activities not directly related to the programs, opportunities and strategies described in ORS 327.865 (Portion of funds for career and technical education) , 327.868 (Portion of funds for college-level educational opportunities for students in high schools) and 327.871 (Portion of funds for dropout-prevention strategies in high schools) .

(4) From the portion of the apportionment used for administrative costs, a school district must conduct an annual analysis of:

(a) Student attendance in grades 9 through 12; and

(b) Disciplinary referrals, suspensions and expulsions in grades 9 through 12 disaggregated by race and ethnicity. [2017 c.1 §15]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.889 — Retention of moneys for administrative costs of school districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.107 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.107
330.107 Time for boundary board action
Status: in_force

The district boundary board shall complete all action on a request or petition for boundary change or a merger required under ORS 330.101 (Notice) within 100 days of the date of receipt of the request or petition if the boundary change or merger requested or petitioned lies totally within the jurisdiction of that board. If the boundary change or merger requested or petitioned requires ratification of an adjacent boundary board as in ORS 330.095 (Request or petition for change or merger) (3), an additional 60 days may be utilized for action of the second boundary board. However, upon request of the district boundary board and a showing of special circumstances which require additional time, the State Board of Education may grant a reasonable extension of time for completion of the required action. [1965 c.621 §2; 1979 c.256 §2; 1983 c.83 §49; 1989 c.819 §9]

Source: Section 330.107 — Time for boundary board action; extension , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.017 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.017
345.017 Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340 to school that confers academic degrees
Status: in_force

When a school that is licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) is approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to confer or offer to confer an academic degree under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) and the school continues to offer a course or program that does not lead to an academic degree:

(1) The school must continue to be licensed as a career school and meet the requirements of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) until:

(a) All courses or programs offered by the school are approved by the commission; and

(b) All students who were first enrolled in the school when the school was licensed as a career school have:

(A) Completed the course or program for which the student contracted with the career school; or

(B) Terminated enrollment in the career school for any reason.

(2) A student who is enrolled in a course or program for which a school must be licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) is eligible for moneys from the Tuition Protection Fund established under ORS 345.110 (Tuition Protection Fund) if the student:

(a) Qualifies for moneys under rules adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission under ORS 345.110 (Tuition Protection Fund) ; and

(b) Was first admitted to the school when the school was licensed as a career school under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) .

(3) When a course or program that did not lead to an academic degree is approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to lead to an academic degree, the regulatory authority for that course or program transfers to the commission upon the approval. [2009 c.340 §2; 2011 c.637 §133; 2012 c.104 §22]

Note: See note under 345.015 (Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340) .

Source: Section 345.017 — Application of ORS 345.010 to 345.340 to school that confers academic degrees; student eligibility for moneys from Tuition Protection Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.061 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.061
352.061 Annual evaluations of public universities
Status: in_force

(1) On an annual basis, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit to the Legislative Assembly an evaluation of public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . Each public university must be evaluated in the manner required by this section once every two years. As part of the evaluation submitted to the Legislative Assembly, the commission may make recommendations regarding the ability of the university to meet academic goals and fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.

(2) The evaluation must include:

(a) A report on the university’s achievement of outcomes, measures of progress, goals and targets;

(b) An assessment of the university’s progress toward achieving the mission of all education beyond high school as described in ORS 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school) ; and

(c) An assessment as to how well the establishment of a governing board at the university comports with the findings set forth in ORS 352.025 (Legislative findings) .

(3) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2013 c.768 §5; 2015 c.774 §30; 2017 c.440 §5]

Source: Section 352.061 — Annual evaluations of public universities; components of evaluation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.670 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.670
341.670 System for reporting finances
Status: in_force

(1) The community college districts of this state shall use the same system for reporting finances.

(2) The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall:

(a) Select the system, which may be an existing system; and

(b) Provide guidelines for implementation of the system.

(3) The system selected by the office shall include uniform identification of:

(a) Funds;

(b) Revenues by source; and

(c) Expenditures by function and object classification, as that term is defined in ORS 294.311 (Definitions for ORS 294.305 to 294.565) .

(4) The office shall place data gathered from the system on the website of the office to ensure timely access to the information by the public. [2015 c.841 §2]

Source: Section 341.670 — System for reporting finances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.181 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.181
343.181 Transfer of special education rights to child with disability upon age of majority
Status: in_force

(1) When a child with a disability reaches the age of majority as described in ORS 109.510 (Age of majority) or 109.520 (Majority of married persons) or is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 (Definitions for ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558) to 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation) :

(a) The rights accorded to the child’s parents under this chapter transfer to the child;

(b) The school district shall provide any written notice required to both the child and the parents; and

(c) The school district shall notify the child and the parents of the transfer of rights.

(2) To promote self-determination and independence, the school district shall provide the child and the child’s parents with information and training resources regarding supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship, and with information and resources regarding strategies to remain engaged in the child’s secondary education and post-school outcomes. The school district shall provide the information described in this subsection at each individualized education program meeting that includes discussion of post-secondary education goals and transition services. [1999 c.989 §9; 2021 c.210 §1]

Source: Section 343.181 — Transfer of special education rights to child with disability upon age of majority; notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.303 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.303
350.303 Eligibility for waiver of tuition and fees for adopted former foster child
Status: in_force

(1) An adopted former foster child who enrolls in an institution of higher education as an undergraduate student is eligible to have the amount of tuition and all fees levied against the student waived in the manner set forth in ORS 350.300 (Waiver of tuition and fees for current or former foster child, adopted former foster child and current or former homeless youth) if the adopted former foster child became an adopted child on or after January 1, 2012.

(2) Nothing in this section authorizes or requires an institution of higher education to reimburse an adopted former foster child for tuition or fees previously paid to the institution.

(3) As used in this section, “adopted former foster child” and “institution of higher education” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 350.300 (Waiver of tuition and fees for current or former foster child, adopted former foster child and current or former homeless youth) . [2023 c.179 §3]

Source: Section 350.303 — Eligibility for waiver of tuition and fees for adopted former foster child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.318 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.318
328.318 Funds required for impact aid revenue bonds
Status: repealed

If a school district board issues impact aid revenue bonds under ORS 328.316 (Impact aid revenue bonds) , the board shall establish:

(1) An impact aid revenue bond building fund consisting of the net proceeds received from the sale of the bonds. The fund shall be a continuing fund that is not subject to reversion to another fund. The board may use moneys in the fund only for the purposes specified in ORS 328.316 (Impact aid revenue bonds) (3).

(2) An impact aid revenue bond debt service fund consisting of moneys received by the school district as impact aid revenues. The board may use moneys in the fund only for the payment of debt service on impact aid revenue bonds. If any surplus remains after all interest and principal have been paid on all impact aid revenue bonds issued by the board then outstanding and unpaid, the board may transfer the surplus to another fund. [2003 c.343 §4]

Note: Sections 37, 38 and 39, chapter 715, Oregon Laws 2003, provide:

Sec. 37. Section 38 of this 2003 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 328. [2003 c.715 §37]

Sec. 38. Funds diversion agreement related to lease payments made to Indian tribe. (1) A school district may enter into a funds diversion agreement with the Department of Education for the purpose of making lease payments to an Indian tribe for the debt service costs of capital improvements of public school facilities on the reservation of the Indian tribe. A funds diversion agreement entered into under this section must contain all of the following provisions:

(a) Moneys payable to the school district by the department from the State School Fund will be paid directly to a debt service account in amounts equal to the debt service owed by the school district.

(b) The department must pay the amounts required under the funds diversion agreement to the debt service account agreed to by the Indian tribe and the school district.

(c) The department must pay the amounts required under the funds diversion agreement pursuant to the schedule specified in the agreement before paying any other amounts to the school district. The agreement may provide an exception for amounts payable under a prior funds diversion agreement with the school district.

(d) The agreement may not be revoked by the school district.

(e) The agreement will remain in effect until all payments under the lease have been made.

(2) If the department is not able to pay moneys to a debt service account as required by a funds diversion agreement, the department shall give notice to the school district within 30 days after becoming aware that the moneys will not be paid according to the agreement.

(3) Nothing in this section or in any funds diversion agreement entered into under this section obligates the state or the department to pay an amount to a school district that is more than amounts the district is otherwise entitled to receive under law. [2003 c.715 §38]

Sec. 39. Section 38 of this 2003 Act is repealed on June 30, 2029. [2003 c.715 §39]

Source: Section 328.318 — Funds required for impact aid revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.141 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.141
337.141 District school board selection of textbooks and instructional materials not on list adopted by State Board of Education
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt:

(1) A list of textbooks and other instructional materials that may be used by a school district; and

(2) Guidelines and criteria for a district school board to select textbooks and other instructional materials that are not on the list adopted under subsection (1) of this section. [1965 c.100 §262 (enacted in lieu of 337.140); 1975 c.754 §16; 1979 c.273 §2; 1991 c.886 §13; 2001 c.461 §6; 2012 c.91 §6]

Source: Section 337.141 — District school board selection of textbooks and instructional materials not on list adopted by State Board of Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.965 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.965
342.965 Interchange of teachers
Status: in_force

A district school board may provide for the interchange of teachers with school districts of other states or countries. Teachers exchanged shall teach one year, the year’s service outside the state being credited to them as service in the district in which they are regularly employed when the interchange is made. The salary of the Oregon teacher shall be paid by the Oregon school district and the salaries of the teachers from outside of Oregon shall be paid by the school districts in their respective states or countries. [Formerly 342.510]

Source: Section 342.965 — Interchange of teachers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.621 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.621
357.621 Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library
Status: in_force

No governing body which has established a public library under the laws of this state shall abolish or withdraw support for such library without first holding at least two public hearings on the matter at least 90 days apart. The governing body shall give public notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area for two successive weeks at least 30 days prior to the first hearing. [1975 c.476 §29 (enacted in lieu of 357.620)]

Source: Section 357.621 — Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.275 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.275
328.275 Redemption and payment of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the sinking fund mentioned in ORS 328.260 (Tax levy to pay interest and principal of bonds) is sufficient to permit the redemption of any bond then subject to redemption at the option of the school district, the county treasurer or fiscal officer of the county having custody of such fund, when authorized by the district school board, shall call such bond for redemption in accordance with the terms of the bond. If any holder of such bond fails to present it at the time mentioned in the published notice of redemption, the interest thereon shall cease, and the treasurer shall thereafter pay only the amount of such bond and the interest accrued thereon up to the date of redemption.

(2) When any bonds are so redeemed, the county treasurer or county fiscal officer shall cause the same to be canceled and write across or stamp upon the face thereof “Redeemed” and the date of redemption, and shall deliver them to the district school board of such school district and take its receipt therefor.

(3) Each county treasurer or county fiscal officer and the sureties on the official bond of the county treasurer or fiscal officer as such, shall be liable to any school district in the county for any funds placed in the hands of such treasurer or county fiscal officer in connection with the school district’s bond issues. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §59; 1973 c.57 §2; 1983 c.347 §23]

Source: Section 328.275 — Redemption and payment of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.150 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.150
350.150 Office to function under Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development is established within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The office shall function under the direction and control of the commission, with the Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development serving as an administrative officer for community college matters.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the commission may adopt any rules necessary for the effective and efficient administration of the office or for the administration of laws that the office is charged with administering.

(3) The commission, in consultation with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, workforce partners and the Education and Workforce Policy Advisor and pursuant to ORS chapter 183, may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of laws related to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that the commission is charged with administering. [Formerly 351.755; 2017 c.185 §7; 2017 c.297 §30; 2019 c.384 §7]

Source: Section 350.150 — Office to function under Higher Education Coordinating Commission; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.345 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.345
350.345 Report relating to sexual misconduct
Status: in_force

(1) No later than October 1 of each year, each institution of higher education shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to:

(a) The Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives;

(b) The interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to higher education;

(c) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission; and

(d) The Director of Human Services.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the report shall include:

(a) The total number of allegations of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking that were reported to the institution’s Title IX coordinator by a student or employee of the institution against another student or employee of the institution during the previous academic year;

(b) The number of law enforcement investigations known to have been initiated during the previous academic year in response to reports of sexual misconduct that were brought forward by a student or employee of the institution against another student or employee of the institution;

(c) The number of students and employees at the institution who were found responsible during the previous academic year for violating the institution’s policies prohibiting sexual misconduct;

(d) The number of students and employees at the institution who during the previous academic year, faced academic or employment disciplinary action due to having violated the institution’s policies prohibiting sexual misconduct;

(e) The number of students and employees at the institution who, during the previous academic year, were investigated, but found not responsible for having violated the institution’s policies prohibiting sexual misconduct;

(f) The number of students at the institution who, during the previous academic year, requested supportive measures;

(g) The number of supportive measures requested by each student described in paragraph (f) of this subsection;

(h) The number of supportive measures granted to each student described in paragraph (f) of this subsection; and

(i) The number of students during the previous academic year who took a leave of absence, transferred to a different institution of higher education or withdrew from the institution of higher education.

(3) A report submitted by a community college operated under ORS chapter 341 or a career school as defined in ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) is not required to include the information described in subsection (2)(i) of this section.

(4) The information provided in the report must be provided in an anonymous and aggregate manner that complies with all state and federal privacy laws. [2023 c.550 §11]

Source: Section 350.345 — Report relating to sexual misconduct; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.635 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.635
327.635 Labor standards required on federally financed school construction
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide, in the construction of school facilities financed in part through federal grants, for the enforcement of labor standards not less beneficial to employees on such projects than those required under sections 1 and 2 of the Act of Congress of August 30, 1935, as amended.

Source: Section 327.635 — Labor standards required on federally financed school construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.795 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.795
329.795 Beginning teacher and administrator program established
Status: in_force

(1) The Educator Advancement Council shall establish a beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program to provide eligible beginning teachers and administrators in this state with a continued and sustained mentorship program from a formally assigned mentor.

(2) Any school district or educator network is eligible to participate in the mentorship program.

(3) A school district may participate through an educator network or may enter into a partnership with another school district, an institution of higher education, an education service district or another organization to operate jointly a mentorship program if:

(a) All moneys received as grants-in-aid for the mentorship program are administered by the participating school district or educator network to provide direct services to beginning teachers and administrators; and

(b) All other requirements of ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) are met.

(4) All programs in ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) are subject to the availability of funds appropriated therefor. [Formerly 342.786; 2001 c.317 §4; 2007 c.863 §3; 2017 c.639 §12; 2023 c.592 §40]

Source: Section 329.795 — Beginning teacher and administrator program established; district and educator network participation; use of grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.485 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.485
336.485 Concussions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Coach” means a person who instructs or trains members of a school athletic team, as identified by criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule.

(b) “Qualified health care professional” means:

(A) A physician licensed pursuant to ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) ; or

(B) A health care professional who meets the requirements described in ORS 336.490 (Qualified health care professional for purposes of ORS 336.485 and 417.875) to provide a medical release for a member of a school athletic team who is suspected of having a concussion.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each school district shall ensure that coaches receive annual training to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a concussion and how to seek proper medical treatment for a person who is suspected of having a concussion.

(b) The board shall establish by rule:

(A) The requirements of the training described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, which shall be provided by using community resources to the extent practicable; and

(B) Timelines to ensure that, to the extent practicable, every coach receives the training described in paragraph (a) of this subsection before the beginning of the season for the school athletic team.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section:

(a) A coach may not allow a member of a school athletic team to participate in any athletic event or training on the same day that the member:

(A) Exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion following an observed or suspected blow to the head or body; or

(B) Has been diagnosed with a concussion.

(b) A coach may allow a member of a school athletic team who is prohibited from participating in an athletic event or training, as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, to participate in an athletic event or training no sooner than the day after the member experienced a blow to the head or body and only after the member:

(A) No longer exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion; and

(B) Receives a medical release from a qualified health care professional.

(4) A coach may allow a member of a school athletic team to participate in any athletic event or training at any time after an athletic trainer licensed by the Board of Athletic Trainers, or a physician licensed pursuant to ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) , determines that the member has not suffered a concussion. The athletic trainer or physician may, but is not required to, consult with a qualified health care professional in making the determination that the member of a school athletic team has not suffered a concussion. [2009 c.661 §1; 2015 c.392 §1; 2017 c.409 §8; 2018 c.121 §1; 2019 c.358 §§2,3; 2019 c.378 §§8,9]

Source: Section 336.485 — Concussions; training of coaches; participation by athletes; medical release from qualified health care professional; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.180 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.180
342.180 Appeal
Status: in_force

(1) Any person whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked or who has been disciplined, or who has been refused issuance or reinstatement of a license or registration, and is aggrieved at the decision of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, may appeal in the manner provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) .

(2) If the district school board or the public charter school employing the teacher or administrator is aggrieved at the decision of the commission, the board or the school may appeal from the decision in the manner provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) .

(3) Unless the decision of the commission is accompanied by a finding that immediate suspension or revocation of the teaching license or registration is necessary to protect the safety and well-being of students, an appeal made under this section in a proceeding to suspend or revoke shall operate as a stay of the suspension or revocation, if any, until the determination of the appeal. [Formerly 342.075; 1965 c.100 §364; 1973 c.228 §3; 1999 c.199 §7; 2015 c.245 §14]

Source: Section 342.180 — Appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.484 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.484
341.484 Contracts for reimbursement between college districts
Status: in_force

(1) In the event of an agreement between two colleges to admit each other’s students, if the student seeking admission to the community college resides within that college’s district, no additional reimbursement shall be required from any college district. However, if the student does not reside within the district, a contract of reimbursement may be entered into between the district and any other district. The contract shall provide for reimbursement to the district for each student in an amount not to exceed the difference between the per student operating expense of the district and the amounts obtained from the student for tuition and fees and obtained from state and federal aid.

(2) By agreement of the contracting districts, the contracts for reimbursement referred to in subsection (1) of this section may provide that payments to the district be based on expenses of the district other than operating expenses. Such payments shall be in addition to the reimbursable amounts referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If a high school student enrolls in a planned program agreed upon by the school district and the community college during regular school hours, the community college may include the high school student in determining the number of full-time equivalent students for the purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) and other laws governing the distribution of state and federal funds to such colleges. However, the school district in which the high school student resides is not obligated to make any adjustment in its report under ORS 327.133 (Reports by districts) . [Formerly 341.525]

Source: Section 341.484 — Contracts for reimbursement between college districts; effect of high school student’s enrollment on school funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.020 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.020
359.020 Oregon Arts Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Arts Commission is created as a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor. The term of a member is four years, and the member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(2) Persons appointed members of the commission shall be citizens of Oregon well qualified by experience to make policy and recommendations in areas of concern to the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department and otherwise to perform the duties of the office.

(3) In case of a vacancy on the commission for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the commission may be appointed to serve two consecutive terms. A member who serves two consecutive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment within one year following the expiration of the second term.

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

(6) The commission shall select one of its members to chair the commission for such term and with duties and powers necessary to perform the functions of the office as the commission determines.

(7) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1967 c.321 §2; 1969 c.314 §28; 1979 c.729 §1; 1985 c.491 §1; 1993 c.209 §6]

Source: Section 359.020 — Oregon Arts Commission; members; term; qualifications; vacancy; term limit; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.124 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.124
352.124 Collective bargaining
Status: in_force

(1) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall engage in collective bargaining with local bargaining organizations of the employees of the university.

(2) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall participate in a collective bargaining partnership with other public universities in this state for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining with existing statewide bargaining organizations of the employees of the public university. The collective bargaining partnership shall be established by written agreement.

(3) Subject to the authority of the Secretary of State to audit public accounts, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may conduct an independent audit if the governing board of the public university considers the audit advisable. Subject to ORS 297.250 (Filing of risk assessment or audit by state agency with Division of Audits) , the independent audit is subject to the exclusive discretion and control of the university. The independent audit is subject to disclosure pursuant to ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2013 c.768 §14; 2017 c.440 §21]

Source: Section 352.124 — Collective bargaining; audits of public accounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.441 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.441
341.441 Academic programs for adults in custody
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Corrections may enter into agreements to offer academic programs to adults in custody with:

(a) An academic program at any community college operated under this chapter, including a community college that is located outside of the boundaries of the community college district in which a correctional facility that houses adults in custody is located;

(b) A post-secondary distance education academic program; or

(c) Any other post-secondary academic program.

(2) The Department of Corrections may enter into an agreement to offer an academic program under this section only if the program is consistent with administration rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Corrections and, as applicable, federal regulations relating to the federal Pell Grant.

(3) As used in this section, “adult in custody” has the meaning given that term in ORS 423.076 (Director’s authority to grant peace officer power to corrections officer) . [2023 c.148 §2]

Source: Section 341.441 — Academic programs for adults in custody; limitations on programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.400 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.400
329A.400 Duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) An authorized representative of the Oregon Health Authority may inspect the premises of a child care facility certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) to determine whether the facility is in conformity with applicable laws and regulations relating to health and sanitation.

(2) An authorized representative of the authority shall inspect any child care facility when requested to do so by the Department of Early Learning and Care in accordance with arrangements under ORS 329A.420 (Cooperative agreements to inspect premises) and shall submit written findings to the department. The department shall not issue or renew any certification for any child care facility for which an inspection by the authority has been requested unless an authorized representative of the authority submits a written finding that the facility is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to health and sanitation.

(3) An environmental health specialist’s inspection may be performed by a private consultant so long as the consultant is registered under ORS chapter 700. [Formerly 657A.400; 2023 c.554 §31]

Source: Section 329A.400 — Duties of Oregon Health Authority; inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.943 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.943
342.943 System of educator networks
Status: in_force

(1) The Educator Advancement Council shall establish a system of educator networks, including prescribing characteristics of educator networks and selecting the entities to serve as educator networks.

(2) An entity is eligible to sponsor an educator network if the entity:

(a) Is a school district, an education service district, a nonprofit organization, a post-secondary institution of education, a federally recognized tribe of this state or a consortium that is any combination of the entities described in this paragraph;

(b) Has demonstrated the ability to oversee the use of funds in support of professional development, mentoring or other direct supports to educators;

(c) Has demonstrated a commitment to equity-driven policies and practices;

(d) Has the capacity to coordinate services across the region served by the educator network;

(e) Has demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships; and

(f) Has, or agrees to establish, a coordinating body for the educator network that includes:

(A) A majority of educators who are based in schools from different grades and content areas and who are reflective of the student demographics of the region served by the educator network; and

(B) Members representing state agencies, school districts, education service districts, early learning providers and professionals, school board members, educator preparation providers, education-focused nonprofit organizations, education-focused philanthropic organizations, professional education associations, community-based education organizations that represent families and students, post-secondary institutions of education and federally recognized tribes of this state.

(3) Each educator network shall:

(a) Establish professional educator priorities that reflect local needs for each school and school district served by the educator network based on professional learning plans submitted by educators;

(b) Ensure equitable access by educators to resources that are distributed through the council;

(c) Pursue state and other funds and resources on behalf of the members of the educator network and the educators served by the educator network; and

(d) Coordinate communications and accountability for resources distributed through the council to educators served by the educator network.

(4) When establishing professional educator priorities that reflect local needs, each educator network shall strive to:

(a) Enhance a culture of leadership and collaborative responsibility that elevates and advances the teaching profession among professionals employed by early learning services, schools serving students in kindergarten through grade 12, education service districts, educator preparation providers, nonprofit organizations, professional associations and community-based organizations.

(b) Enhance access for educators to high-quality professional learning that:

(A) Supports culturally responsive practices;

(B) Is guided by the needs of educators served by the educator network;

(C) Maximizes collaborative leadership among teachers and administrators; and

(D) Reflects professional learning standards.

(c) Strengthen and enhance existing evidence-based practices that improve student achievement and that reflect changing students’ needs and demographics.

(d) Improve the recruitment, preparation, induction and support of educators at each stage of the educators’ careers.

(e) Enhance leadership and career advancement opportunities for teachers and increase the perspectives of teachers in identifying priorities for funding educator professional learning and educator supports.

(5) Any school district, education service district or post-secondary institution of education that is a member of an educator network may serve as the fiscal agent for the educator network. [2017 c.639 §2]

Note: See note under 342.940 (Educator Advancement Council) .

Source: Section 342.943 — System of educator networks; eligibility; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.465 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.465
341.465 Certificates and associate degrees
Status: in_force

(1) The board of a district operating a community college, upon approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, may award certificates and associate degrees indicating satisfactory completion of a course of study offered by the community college.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board of a district operating a community college may award training certificates indicating satisfactory completion of noncredit courses and programs.

(b) Prior to offering a new, noncredit course for a training certificate, the board of a district operating a community college must follow procedures established by the commission to ensure that the course meets an occupational employment need and fulfills a regional educational need.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the board of a district operating a community college may not award a certificate or associate degree relating to emergency medical services unless the community college program that results in the certificate or degree meets standards for accreditation established by the commission by rule. [Formerly 341.580; 2013 c.747 §63; 2015 c.157 §1; 2021 c.100 §16]

Source: Section 341.465 — Certificates and associate degrees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.379 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.379
341.379 Eligibility of electors following certain events
Status: in_force

During the period following an election or other action resulting in a boundary change in a district and prior to the date the change becomes effective, the district or districts from which an area will be separated as a result of the boundary change may hold elections for all legal purposes but the electors registered in the area to be separated as a result of the boundary change shall not be qualified to vote in any such election. The election on any measure in such district or districts shall not affect or encumber the area to be separated. [1971 c.513 §22; 1983 c.83 §77]

Source: Section 341.379 — Eligibility of electors following certain events , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.723 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.723
342.723 Prohibitions on school district employees
Status: in_force

A school district employee may not:

(1) Knowingly sell, market or distribute an anabolic steroid or performance-enhancing substance to a kindergarten through grade 12 student with whom the employee has contact as part of the employee’s school district duties; or

(2) Knowingly endorse or suggest the ingestion, intranasal application or inhalation of an anabolic steroid or performance-enhancing substance by a kindergarten through grade 12 student with whom the employee has contact as part of the employee’s school district duties. [2007 c.395 §2]

Note: See note under 342.721 (Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726) .

Source: Section 342.723 — Prohibitions on school district employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.670 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.670
358.670 Loan contract terms and requirements
Status: in_force

(1) If a loan application is approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer under ORS 358.668 (Historic preservation loans) , the borrower (and the owner of historic property if the owner is a person other than the borrower) must enter into a written loan contract with the State Historic Preservation Officer. Under the terms of the loan contract, the borrower (and the owner of historic property if the owner is a person other than the borrower) must agree to:

(a) Maintain the historic property as restored, rehabilitated or repaired for a period of at least 15 years.

(b) Maintain complete and proper financial records regarding the historic property and allow the State Historic Preservation Officer to review those records upon request.

(c) Complete the proposed rehabilitation of the historic property within two years after the date of entering into the loan contract under this section.

(d) Complete the proposed rehabilitation in conformance with the standards and guidelines for the rehabilitation of historic property.

(e) Provide a collateral security interest in the historic property to this state that meets the standards set forth in rules adopted by the State Historic Preservation Officer for securing loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund.

(f) Use the loan proceeds only to fund eligible costs of the rehabilitation.

(2) The loan contract must state the duration of the loan, which may not exceed five years. The loan contract must state the interest payable on the unpaid balance of the loan, which shall be the interest rate set forth in the loan recommendation of the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee but may not exceed five percent per year, compounded daily. The loan contract must provide that the loan is to be repaid in equal installments made at least annually.

(3) The loan contract entered into pursuant to this section must include the following additional provisions:

(a) A loan repayment schedule;

(b) The manner of determining when loan payments are delinquent;

(c) Extensions of time in making repayment if the delinquency is caused by emergency, act of God or economic hardship beyond the control of the borrower and the security for the loan will not be impaired thereby;

(d) Rescission of the loan upon default of the loan, upon failure to complete the proposed rehabilitation in conformance with the standards and guidelines for the rehabilitation of historic property or upon failure to maintain the property as historic property; and

(e) Any other provision the State Historic Preservation Officer considers necessary to ensure expenditure of the moneys loaned for eligible costs and to ensure repayment of the borrowed moneys.

(4) After a loan contract in compliance with this section is entered into by the borrower and the State Historic Preservation Officer (and the owner of historic property if the owner is a person other than the borrower), the State Historic Preservation Officer shall transfer the borrowed moneys from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund to the borrower in accordance with the terms of the loan contract. [2001 c.540 §33]

Source: Section 358.670 — Loan contract terms and requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.480 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.480
358.480 Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Americans with Disabilities Act” means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-336), as amended.

(2) “Certify,” “certified” and “certification” refer to the approval of historic property by the State Historic Preservation Officer for classification and special assessment under ORS 358.495 (Notice of approval or disapproval) .

(3) “Classified” and “classification” refer to the recognition of property by the State Historic Preservation Officer as historic property as defined in this section.

(4) “Commercial building” means improved property used in a trade or business or held for the production of income, not including residential rental property.

(5) “Condominium” means, with respect to property submitted to the provisions of ORS 100.005 (Definitions) to 100.627 (Electric vehicle charging stations) :

(a) The land, if any, whether fee simple, leasehold, easement or other interest or combination thereof, and whether contiguous or noncontiguous;

(b) Any buildings, improvements and structures on the property; and

(c) Any easements, rights and appurtenances belonging to the property.

(6) “Condominium unit” means a part of the property:

(a) That is described in ORS 100.020 (Condominium provisions) (3);

(b) That is intended for any type of independent ownership; and

(c) The boundaries of which are described pursuant to ORS 100.105 (Contents of declaration) (1)(d).

(7) “Condominium unit owner” means, except to the extent the declaration or bylaws provide otherwise, the person owning fee simple interest in a condominium unit, the holder of a vendee’s interest in a condominium unit under a recorded installment contract of sale or, in the case of a leasehold condominium, the holder of the leasehold estate in a condominium unit.

(8) “Contributing resource” means a building, site or structure that adds to the historic significance of a historic property or historic district.

(9) “Developer” means, with respect to a condominium, a declarant who records a declaration under ORS 100.100 (Property submitted to unit ownership by declaration) or a supplemental declaration under ORS 100.110 (Approval of declaration, supplemental declaration or amendment required) or any person who purchases an interest in a condominium from a declarant, successor declarant or subsequent developer for the primary purpose of resale.

(10) “Governing body” means the city or county legislative body having jurisdiction over the property that is the subject of an application for historic property special assessment under ORS 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) to 358.543 (Assessment of new construction and additions) .

(11) “Historic property” means real property that:

(a) Is currently listed, either individually or as a contributing resource, in the National Register of Historic Places established and maintained under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665);

(b) Is currently not a contributing resource in a listed national register district or property but that, in the opinion of the State Historic Preservation Officer, is eligible to become a contributing resource as a result of a proposed preservation plan; or

(c) Has been determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(12) “Historic rehabilitation standards” means the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as in effect on September 28, 2009.

(13) “Maintenance” means action taken to mitigate wear and deterioration of a historic property without altering the historic character of the property, including action taken to protect and repair the condition of the property with the least possible impact on the historic character of the property.

(14) “Owner” means a purchaser of real property under a recorded instrument of sale. In the case of multiple purchasers, “owner” may be a designee of the purchasers.

(15) “Preservation”:

(a) Means the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property, including but not limited to the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials.

(b) Does not include the extensive replacement of historic materials or new construction.

(16) “Preservation plan” means a written document, photographs and drawings that outline the work of preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation proposed for completion while the property is receiving historic property special assessment or completed not more than 24 months before the date of application for historic property special assessment.

(17) “Rehabilitation” means the process of repairing or altering a historic property in order to return the property to a state of utility in which an efficient contemporary use is possible, while preserving those portions and features of the property that are significant to the historic, architectural and cultural values of the property.

(18) “Seismic improvement” means construction or other measures that improve the seismic performance or structural stability of property or that reduce the potential for heavy structural damage to property or harm to people in or adjacent to the property in the event of an earthquake.

(19) “Sustainability” means, with respect to historic property, fulfilling present and future needs by using, without harming, renewable resources and unique human and environmental systems of a site, including air, water, land, energy, human ecology and other sustainable systems. [1975 c.514 §2; 1983 c.720 §1; 2001 c.540 §2; 2009 c.892 §2]

Source: Section 358.480 — Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.046 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.046
357.046 Appointment of State Librarian
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint a State Librarian subject to confirmation in the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(2) The State Librarian shall be a graduate of a library school accredited by the American Library Association or who possesses the equivalent in training and experience and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. [2015 c.328 §12]

Source: Section 357.046 — Appointment of State Librarian; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 335.482 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 335 / Section 335.482
335.482 Definitions for ORS 335.495 to 335.505
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 335.495 (Election to lengthen course) to 335.505 (Transformation of union high school district into common school district) :

(1) “Component school district” means a common school district lying wholly or partly inside the boundaries of a union high school district.

(2) “Split school district” means a component school district lying partly inside and partly outside the boundaries of a union high school district or an elementary district where students attend two or more union high school districts upon completing either the sixth or eighth grades. [1967 c.106 §5; 1987 c.195 §4; 1993 c.45 §69]

Source: Section 335.482 — Definitions for ORS 335.495 to 335.505 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors335.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.378 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.378
339.378 Disclosure of information and records by education provider
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Not later than 20 days after receiving a request under ORS 339.374 (Required background checks by education providers) (1)(b), an education provider that has or has had an employment relationship with the applicant shall disclose the information requested.

(b) An education provider may disclose the information on a standardized form and is not required to provide any additional information related to a substantiated report of abuse or sexual conduct other than the information that is required by ORS 339.374 (Required background checks by education providers) (1)(b).

(c) Information received under this section is confidential and is not a public record as defined in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) . An education provider may use the information only for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s eligibility to be hired.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, an individual who is a school employee, a contractor or an agent may not assist another school employee, contractor or agent in obtaining any new job if the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that the school employee, contractor or agent engaged in abuse or sexual conduct.

(b) Nothing in paragraph (a) of this subsection prevents an education provider from:

(A) Disclosing the information described in subsection (1) of this section; or

(B) Providing the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files.

(c) The prohibition prescribed by paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply if the school employee, contractor or agent knows, or has reasonable cause to believe:

(A) That the suspected abuse or suspected sexual conduct was reported to a law enforcement agency, the Department of Human Services, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission or the Department of Education; and

(B) Any of the following are true:

(i) The report could be neither substantiated nor found to be unsubstantiated following an investigation;

(ii) The report was found to be unsubstantiated;

(iii) The report was found to be a substantiated report; or

(iv) The investigation into the report remains ongoing after four years.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may take disciplinary action against a school employee who is a commission licensee for failure to disclose information as required by subsection (1)(a) of this section. In determining whether to take disciplinary action, the commission may take into consideration any evidence presented by the school employee that a longer period of time was necessary for good cause.

(b) Any violation of the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be considered gross neglect of duty under ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) . [2009 c.93 §8; 2012 c.92 §6; 2013 c.553 §4; 2019 c.618 §5; 2021 c.151 §6]

Source: Section 339.378 — Disclosure of information and records by education provider; confidentiality; limitations on assisting another in obtaining new job; discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.095
336.095 Full-day and half-day kindergarten
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district that is not a union high school district must offer half-day kindergarten and may choose to offer full-day kindergarten.

(b) A public charter school may choose to offer half-day kindergarten or full-day kindergarten.

(c) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule:

(A) Standards for half-day kindergarten and full-day kindergarten; and

(B) The minimum number of instructional hours required for half-day kindergarten and full-day kindergarten.

(d) Nothing in this subsection requires a school district to offer half-day kindergarten in a school where the school district offers full-day kindergarten.

(2) Every school district that is not a union high school district must provide kindergarten facilities free of charge for the kindergarten children residing in the district by operating the facilities either singly or jointly with other districts or by contracting with public or private providers that conform to standards adopted by rule by the State Board of Education.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a district school board from admitting free of charge a child who is a resident of the district and whose needs for cognitive, social and physical development would best be met in the school program, as defined by policies of the district school board, even though the child has not attained the minimum age requirement.

(4) Kindergarten that is offered as provided by subsection (1) of this section shall be funded in the same manner as other grades of the district are funded, except that the aggregate days membership of children in kindergarten shall be calculated as provided by ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) .

(5) Kindergarten is an integral part of the public school system of this state. [1973 c.707 §3; 1981 c.543 §1; 1993 c.45 §81; 2005 c.22 §232; 2011 c.704 §3; 2018 c.72 §14]

Source: Section 336.095 — Full-day and half-day kindergarten; free kindergarten facilities; rules; admission of underage child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.138 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.138
342.138 Professional teaching license, professional personnel service license and professional administrative license
Status: in_force

(1) A professional teaching license, a professional personnel service license or a professional administrative license qualifies the holder to accept any assignments for preprimary through grade 12 for which the holder has completed the advanced requirements established by the rules of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(2) A professional teaching license, a professional personnel service license or a professional administrative license shall be issued on application to an otherwise qualified person who has:

(a) Completed an advanced professional education program approved by the commission;

(b) Been employed in an educational setting for a minimum period of time established by the commission by rule; and

(c) Demonstrated minimum competencies, knowledge and skills required for the professional teaching license, professional personnel service license or professional administrative license through an approved educator preparation provider, school district, professional organization described in ORS 342.121 (Teacher and administrator licensing) , or professional assessment approved by the commission.

(3) The holder of a professional teaching license, professional personnel service license or professional administrative license may renew the license in accordance with the rules of the commission. [1997 c.383 §5; 2003 c.525 §2; 2011 c.301 §7; 2013 c.286 §10; 2015 c.245 §5; 2015 c.647 §12]

Source: Section 342.138 — Professional teaching license, professional personnel service license and professional administrative license; renewal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.816 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.816
352.816 Oregon Climate Service
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Oregon Climate Service to be located at Oregon State University. The service shall acquire, maintain, disseminate and interpret climate data and information for the state.

(2) The service shall:

(a) Assess the needs for weather and climate information in Oregon and establish priorities among the needs.

(b) Perform a service to citizens of Oregon by managing climate data for the state, and by disseminating such data and information to users.

(c) Assist in the coordination of existing activities within the state and among neighboring states.

(d) Advise regional, state and local government on climate related issues.

(e) Assist students and faculty at the public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) by furnishing data and information needed in education and research programs.

(f) Study and analyze the relationships between climatic phenomena and activities in areas such as agriculture, water resources, energy production and use, air quality, building design and construction, transportation and communication, and business and commerce.

(g) Identify emerging climatic issues and anticipate public demand for information.

(h) Inform state, federal and private groups and the public on the availability and sources of climate-related services, information and data. [Formerly 352.245]

Source: Section 352.816 — Oregon Climate Service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.287 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.287
350.287 Continuing resident tuition and fees for spouses or dependent children of active members of Armed Forces
Status: in_force

(1) Spouses or dependent children of active members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, at the time of their acceptance to a community college or public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , are considered residents for the purpose of admission or for the purpose of determining fees and tuition to be paid while attending the community college or public university, shall continue to be considered residents for as long as the spouses or dependent children remain continuously enrolled at the community college or public university.

(2) As used in this section, “active member of the Armed Forces of the United States” and “dependent children” have the meaning given those terms in ORS 352.313 (Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies) . [2019 c.264 §1]

Source: Section 350.287 — Continuing resident tuition and fees for spouses or dependent children of active members of Armed Forces , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.883 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.883
327.883 Rules for eligibility requirements, biennial plan guidelines, biennial plan submission deadlines, reporting criteria and audit processes
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall by rule adopt eligibility requirements, biennial plan guidelines, biennial plan submission deadlines, reporting criteria and audit processes to ensure that amounts apportioned under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) improve students’ progress toward graduation beginning with grade 9, increase the graduation rates of high schools and improve high school graduates’ readiness for college or career.

(2) The requirements for eligibility adopted under subsection (1) of this section must include:

(a) The requirement that the biennial plan include:

(A) A district needs assessment and an explanation of how the establishment or expansion of career and technical education programs, college-level educational opportunities or dropout-prevention strategies addresses those needs.

(B) A description of how the school district will establish or expand career and technical education programs, college-level educational opportunities and dropout-prevention strategies in compliance with ORS 327.874 (Requirements for use of moneys received by school districts) .

(C) The four-year plan of the school district relating to the establishment or expansion of career and technical education programs, college-level educational opportunities and dropout-prevention strategies, as provided by ORS 327.874 (Requirements for use of moneys received by school districts) .

(b) The requirement that the school district demonstrate in the biennial plan how the school district will:

(A) Provide sufficient time for teachers and staff of students in grade 9 to review data on students’ grades, absences and discipline by school and by course and to develop strategies to ensure at-risk students stay on track to graduate;

(B) Implement district-wide evidence-based practices for reducing chronic absenteeism in grades 9 through 12;

(C) Assign high school students to advanced and dual-credit courses based on academic qualifications in order to avoid bias in course assignments; and

(D) Implement systems to ensure that high school students, including English Language Learners, are taking courses required for on-time graduation.

(c) If necessary for the success of the establishment or expansion of career and technical education programs, college-level educational opportunities and dropout-prevention strategies, the requirement that a school district must demonstrate in the biennial plan that the school district will:

(A) Cooperate, coordinate or act jointly with other school districts, education service districts, regional achievement collaboratives, post-secondary institutions or other education partners, including professional learning communities, to achieve the purposes of the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund and to maximize benefits from apportionments under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) ;

(B) Cooperate, coordinate or act jointly with nonprofit programs and community-based organizations that have demonstrated achievement of positive outcomes in work with underserved student populations;

(C) Consult with federally recognized Oregon Indian tribes, as required by rule of the State Board of Education; and

(D) Use evidence-based criteria to determine appropriate staffing ratios and class sizes to achieve the purposes of the fund and to maximize benefits from apportionments under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) . [2017 c.1 §12; 2017 c.615 §7]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.883 — Rules for eligibility requirements, biennial plan guidelines, biennial plan submission deadlines, reporting criteria and audit processes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.035
336.035 Required courses of study
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board shall see that the courses of study prescribed by law and by the rules of the State Board of Education are carried out. The district school board may establish supplemental courses that are not inconsistent with the prescribed courses and may adopt courses of study in lieu of state courses of study upon approval by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(2) Any district school board may establish a course of education concerning sexually transmitted infections including recognition of causes, sources and symptoms, and the availability of diagnostic and treatment centers. Any such course established may be taught to adults from the community served by the individual schools as well as to students enrolled in the school. The board shall cause the parents or guardians of minor students to be notified in advance that the course is to be taught. Any such parent or guardian may direct in writing that the minor child in the care of the parent or guardian be excused from any class within the course. Any parent or guardian may inspect the instructional materials to be used before or during the time the course is taught.

(3) The district school board shall coordinate the course provided in subsection (2) of this section with the officials of the local health department and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Teachers holding endorsements for health education shall be used where available. A teacher may not be subject to discipline or removal for teaching or refusing to teach courses concerning sexually transmitted infections. [Formerly 336.225; 1967 c.67 §26; 1967 c.200 §6; 1973 c.565 §1; 1993 c.45 §74; 2005 c.209 §21; 2019 c.280 §5]

Source: Section 336.035 — Required courses of study; supplemental courses; district courses; courses concerning sexually transmitted infections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.348 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.348
327.348 High Cost Disabilities Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the State School Fund a High Cost Disabilities Account.

(2) Each fiscal year, the Department of Education shall distribute moneys from the account to school districts as high cost disabilities grants. A school district may receive moneys from the account if the school district has a resident pupil with a disability for whom the approved costs to the school district of providing special education and related services, as determined under subsection (4) of this section, exceed $30,000.

(3) The amount of moneys received by a school district under this section for each resident pupil with a disability shall equal the approved costs, as determined under subsection (4) of this section, incurred by the school district in providing special education and related services to the pupil minus $30,000.

(4) The department shall determine the approved costs incurred by a school district in providing special education and related services to a pupil with a disability. The approved costs incurred by a school district may include costs incurred by an education service district of providing special education and related services to the school district through the resolution process described in ORS 334.175 (Core services) . In determining the approved costs for which a school district may receive moneys under this section, the department shall consider:

(a) How efficiently the special education and related services are provided by the school district; and

(b) The use of available resources by the school district.

(5) If the total approved costs for which school districts are seeking moneys from the account exceed the amount in the account in any fiscal year, the department shall prorate the amount of moneys available for distribution in the account among those school districts that are eligible for moneys from the account.

(6) The department shall distribute any moneys in the account that are not distributed under this section in any fiscal year to school districts based on ORS 327.008 (State School Fund) and 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) .

(7) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2005 c.803 §2; 2007 c.70 §93]

Source: Section 327.348 — High Cost Disabilities Account; grants; approved costs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.843 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.843
327.843 Early Literacy Success Community Grant
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the Early Literacy Success Initiative, the Department of Education shall establish and administer the Early Literacy Success Community Grant program.

(2) The purposes of the grant program are to:

(a) Expand culturally and linguistically responsive early literacy programs for children in early elementary grades by:

(A) Encouraging family and caregiver engagement; and

(B) Providing research-aligned professional training and coaching for direct service staff in early literacy.

(b) Develop and implement programs that engage parents and children in early elementary grades in early literacy and that are available equitably and statewide.

(c) Provide high-dosage tutoring programs and training to tutors to qualify the tutors for instruction in a manner consistent with research-aligned literacy strategies.

(d) Expand and develop language revitalization efforts by federally recognized Indian tribes in this state.

(3) Under the program, the department shall distribute grants from the Early Literacy Success Community Grant Fund in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education. Rules adopted under this section must:

(a) Establish metrics of success;

(b) Be adopted in consultation with the federally recognized Indian tribes of this state; and

(c) Align, to the greatest extent practicable, with:

(A) The purposes of the Early Literacy Success School Grant program established by ORS 327.829 (Uses of Early Literacy Success School Grants) to 327.837 (Monitoring by department) ;

(B) District continuous improvement plans, as described in ORS 329.095 (School district and school self-evaluations) ; and

(C) Programs related to culturally specific parent and child support. [2023 c.534 §13]

Note: See note under 327.825 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 327.843 — Early Literacy Success Community Grant; purposes; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.167 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.167
343.167 Result of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) If the finding at the hearing held under ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) is that the identification, evaluation and educational placement by the district are appropriate and that the child is being provided a free appropriate public education, the hearing officer shall decide in support of the determination of the district.

(2) If the finding at the hearing is that the identification, evaluation or educational placement is not appropriate or that the child is not being provided a free appropriate public education, the hearing officer shall grant appropriate relief within the hearing officer’s scope of authority.

(3) In matters alleging a procedural violation, a hearing officer may find that a child did not receive a free appropriate public education only if the procedural inadequacies:

(a) Impeded the child’s right to a free appropriate public education;

(b) Significantly impeded the parents’ opportunity to participate in the decision-making process regarding the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child; or

(c) Caused a deprivation of educational benefits.

(4) Nothing in subsection (3) of this section shall be construed to preclude a hearing officer from ordering a school district to comply with procedural requirements.

(5) The decision shall be entered not later than 45 days after the request for hearing is filed unless an extension has been granted by the hearing officer at the request of the parent or the school district. Copies of the decision shall be sent to the parent and to the school district accompanied by a statement describing the method of appealing the decision.

(6) In expedited hearings conducted pursuant to ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) (7), the State Board of Education shall adopt rules that require a hearing within 20 school days of the date the hearing is requested and a determination within 10 school days after the hearing.

(7) Pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall bill the school district for all reasonable costs connected with the appointment of an independent hearing officer and the conduct of a due process hearing. The district shall make payment to the Department of Education for the cost of the hearing within 30 days of receipt of the billing. [1979 c.423 §7 (enacted in lieu of 343.077); 1989 c.252 §2; 1991 c.795 §6; 1993 c.749 §9; 1999 c.989 §17; 2001 c.483 §2; 2005 c.662 §6; 2023 c.189 §8]

Source: Section 343.167 — Result of hearing; effect of procedural violations; deadline for decision; cost of hearing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.165
328.165 Investment and loan of fund and rental of lands
Status: in_force

(1) The board of common school fund commissioners for Klamath County School District No. 1 may invest all or part of the fund in bonds of the United States of America. With regard to any funds not so invested, the district clerk shall loan the fund in the manner provided by law at no less than four percent per annum and rent all lands owned by the district belonging to the fund.

(2) The interest accruing from such investments and loans and the rent of said lands, shall be placed by the clerk with other school district moneys and be distributed by the clerk with such other moneys in the manner provided by law and the order of the directors or trustees of the district.

Source: Section 328.165 — Investment and loan of fund and rental of lands; disbursement of interest and rents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.871 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.871
327.871 Portion of funds for dropout-prevention strategies in high schools
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall use a portion of the amount apportioned under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) to establish or expand dropout-prevention strategies in all high schools.

(2) For purposes of this section, the dropout-prevention strategies must include:

(a) Implementing activities designed to reduce chronic absenteeism;

(b) Establishing and maintaining data management systems that provide timely reports on students’ grades, absences and discipline by school and by course;

(c) Beginning with grade 8, using attendance, course grades, credits earned and disciplinary referrals to identify students at risk of not graduating;

(d) Beginning in the summer after grade 8, providing academic and social supports for students at risk of not graduating to ensure that the students are on track to graduate by the time the students enter grade 10 and stay on track to graduate after entering grade 10, including such supports as summer programs, additional instructional time before and after school hours, tutoring or small-group instruction during the school day or counseling services; and

(e) Providing counseling and coaching to provide early exposure for students to employment opportunities and requirements and options for post-secondary education.

(3) The portion of funds to be used as described in this section shall be determined as provided by ORS 327.874 (Requirements for use of moneys received by school districts) . [2017 c.1 §7; 2017 c.615 §5]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.871 — Portion of funds for dropout-prevention strategies in high schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.495 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.495
336.495 Form for student diagnosed with concussion or brain injury
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall develop a form for public education programs to use when a student has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury.

(2) The form required under this section must describe academic accommodations that a public education program may make for a student who has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury. The accommodations must be optional for a public education program to provide and must be nonmedical.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department must distribute the form developed under this section to public education programs.

(b) The department must make the form developed under this section available for use by educators and other program employees, students, parents and guardians.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public education program must make the form developed under this section available as soon as practicable to an educator, a program employee, a student, a parent or a guardian when:

(A) The public education program receives notice that a student has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury; or

(B) Requested by an educator, a program employee, a student, a parent or a guardian.

(b) Nothing in this subsection requires a public education program to provide any or all of the academic accommodations described on the form.

(5) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this section. [2020 c.3 §1]

Source: Section 336.495 — Form for student diagnosed with concussion or brain injury; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.371 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.371
341.371 Board resolution required to submit question to electors
Status: in_force

Any of the questions to be submitted to the electors of any district must be submitted in the form of a resolution of its board. The resolution shall specify the questions to be voted upon and the date for holding any special election. The board may adopt any such resolution on its own motion, and must adopt the resolution when petitioned by the requisite number of electors of the district. [1971 c.513 §18; 1974 c.45 §7; 1983 c.350 §209]

Source: Section 341.371 — Board resolution required to submit question to electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.420
344.420 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Oregon youth require meaningful job training and workforce development opportunities, and opportunities to learn about stewardship, rehabilitation and conservation of this state’s public lands, natural resources and recreational areas. These opportunities are needed by youth from all economic and cultural backgrounds.

(2) Public bodies that have responsibility for projects to protect, conserve, rehabilitate or improve public lands, natural resources or recreational areas are in a position to make available, and benefit from, employment and training opportunities for Oregon youth.

(3) Cooperative agreements between youth job development organizations and public bodies will create job training opportunities for youth that will provide critical job and workforce skills for Oregon youth and will provide significant cost savings and flexibility to public bodies in public resource projects.

(4) A streamlined, collaborative, project-based process is required for the establishment of mutually beneficial job training opportunities for youth by youth job development organizations and public bodies under cooperative agreements entered into in connection with public resource projects. [2013 c.131 §2]

Source: Section 344.420 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.511 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.511
348.511 Office of Student Access and Completion
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Student Access and Completion is established and shall operate under the direction and control of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(2) The executive director of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion.

(3) The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion shall:

(a) Be responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the Office of Student Access and Completion;

(b) Be paid a salary as provided by law or, if not so provided, as prescribed by the commission; and

(c) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the office, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [2013 c.747 §10; 2016 c.30 §1; 2017 c.66 §46]

Note: 348.511 (Office of Student Access and Completion) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.511 — Office of Student Access and Completion; director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.580 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.580
344.580 Payments exempt from process
Status: in_force

Any payments made to an individual with an occupational handicap as maintenance under ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) and 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity. None of the money payable under ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) and 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law. [Amended by 1963 c.522 §4]

Source: Section 344.580 — Payments exempt from process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.090 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.090
330.090 Mergers
Status: in_force

(1) The district boundary board shall enter an order directing a school district to be merged with an adjoining school district designated by the board if it finds that continuation of the district is not required because of geographic factors affecting transportation or because of sparsity of population and if:

(a) The school district fails to maintain and operate a school for one year without approval of the State Board of Education;

(b) The school district is in a county with 35,000 or less population and has an average daily membership of fewer than six children for each of two successive years, as certified by the Superintendent of Public Instruction; or

(c) The school district is in a county with more than 35,000 population and has an average daily membership of fewer than 18 children for each of two successive years, as certified by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(2) The order of the district boundary board shall take effect as provided in ORS 330.103 (Effective date of change or merger) .

(3) Subject to the provisions of ORS 330.092 (Basis for boundary changes) to 330.101 (Notice) , the district boundary board on the request of the district school boards of the affected districts or on petition of five percent or 500 electors of each affected district, whichever is less, shall merge smaller districts into larger districts or change the boundaries of common or union high school districts.

(4) No boundary change or merger shall be made which results in a school district having fewer than 20 children of school age on the date the change or merger becomes effective.

(5) No boundary change or merger shall be made which results in a school district that consists of noncontiguous areas.

(6) If the district boundary board fails to follow the time schedules prescribed in ORS 330.107 (Time for boundary board action) or to approve a request or petition under subsection (3) of this section, the district school boards of the affected school districts or the petitioners may appeal to the State Board of Education to order the proposed boundary change or merger. The state board shall order the change or merger and shall direct the district boundary board to perform the duties described in ORS 330.101 (Notice) in the same manner as if the district boundary board had ordered the boundary change or merger.

(7) As used in this section, “affected district” includes:

(a) Two or more districts providing education in kindergarten and grades 1 through 12 involved in the merger.

(b) All component school districts, not including any split school districts, as defined in ORS 335.482 (Definitions for ORS 335.495 to 335.505) , and the union high school district if merger procedures are used for the unification of the union high school district and its component districts.

(c) The union high school district and the component school districts, not including split school districts, in a secession from the union high school district by one or more of the component districts and the unified district they wish to join.

(d) Two or more districts offering education in kindergarten and grades 1 through 6 or 8 that would create a split school district by merger and the union high school district and the component school districts of the union high school district. [1963 c.282 §13(1), (8); 1965 c.100 §73; 1967 c.298 §1; 1969 c.235 §1; 1979 c.256 §1; 1985 c.364 §1; 1989 c.491 §14; 1989 c.819 §3; 1991 c.167 §7; 1993 c.112 §2; 1993 c.329 §1]

Source: Section 330.090 — Mergers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.446 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.446
341.446 Distribution of community college information to public school students
Status: in_force

(1) At the beginning of each school year, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall make the following information available for distribution to public school students who are in grades 11 and 12:

(a) The academic programs and services provided by community colleges;

(b) Recommendations for successful completion of community college programs; and

(c) Any other information identified by the office as being necessary to assist students in preparing to succeed in community colleges.

(2) Representatives of the State Board of Education and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall regularly meet for the purpose of improving coordination between public secondary schools and community colleges. [2013 c.354 §2; 2015 c.366 §19]

Source: Section 341.446 — Distribution of community college information to public school students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.680 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.680
350.680 Revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Revenue bonds shall be payable solely from that portion of education facility revenues which the municipality pledges therefor in the resolution authorizing issuance of revenue bonds.

(2) A municipality may authorize the issuance of revenue bonds by resolution or nonemergency ordinance under the procedure described in ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) .

(3) The resolution may provide for the establishment of one or more special funds and may place such funds under the control of one or more trustees. The resolution may obligate the municipality to deposit and expend the proceeds of the revenue bonds only into and from such fund or funds, and to set aside and pay into such fund or funds specified education facility revenues.

(4) Any pledge of education facility revenues made by a municipality shall be valid and binding, without physical delivery or additional action, from the time that the pledge is made against any parties having subsequent claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against a municipality or an educational institution, irrespective of whether such parties have actual notice thereof. The pledge shall be noted in the resolution authorizing issuance of revenue bonds, which shall be constructive notice thereof to all parties and the resolution need not be recorded, nor shall the filing of any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code be required to perfect such pledge.

(5) The municipality may establish the terms under which its revenue bonds shall be issued and sold.

(6) All revenue bonds issued pursuant to ORS 350.665 (Definitions for ORS 350.665 to 350.695) to 350.695 (Investment of revenues) shall be legal securities which may be used by any insured institution or trust company, as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , for deposit with the State Treasurer or a county treasurer or city treasurer as security for deposits in lieu of a surety bond under any law relating to deposits of public moneys. The revenue bond shall constitute legal investments for public bodies, trustees and other fiduciaries, banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies. All revenue bonds shall constitute negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all purposes of the law of this state. [Formerly 352.805]

Source: Section 350.680 — Revenue bonds; issuance; trust funds; pledge; terms; legal effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.305 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.305
359.305 Disclosure statements required
Status: in_force

(1) No person, engaged in the business of selling fine prints, shall sell a fine print, at wholesale or at retail, unless the person furnishes the purchaser a certificate or a written invoice or receipt for the purchase price which clearly and conspicuously discloses and warrants all of the applicable information about a fine print set forth in ORS 359.310 (Contents of disclosure statement) .

(2) If the seller disclaims knowledge as to any applicable item of information set forth in ORS 359.310 (Contents of disclosure statement) , the seller shall so state specifically and categorically with regard to each such item.

(3) If the seller describes a fine print as a reproduction, the seller need not furnish any further information. [1981 c.726 §2]

Source: Section 359.305 — Disclosure statements required; disclaimer; exception for reproduction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.385 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.385
358.385 Pledge of museum revenues for payment of museum bonds
Status: in_force

The governing body may pledge all or part of museum revenues, collected or to be collected, as security for the payment of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds issued under ORS 358.375 (Issuance of bonds to acquire museum site and structure) . [1953 c.481 §18]

Source: Section 358.385 — Pledge of museum revenues for payment of museum bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.158 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.158
332.158 Creation of school in another school district
Status: in_force

(1) A district school board may lease, purchase, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, equip or furnish a school in another school district and may expend bond proceeds or other funds available to the board for such purposes if the board has the written permission of the district school board of the school district in which the school will be located. The written permission required by this subsection must be obtained prior to the first day on which students will attend classes in the school.

(2) If a district school board opens or operates a school in another school district and does not obtain the written permission required by subsection (1) of this section, the board of the school district in which the school has been opened or operated may file a complaint with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Upon receipt of a complaint, the superintendent shall schedule a contested case hearing pursuant to ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(3) Upon a determination that the written permission required by subsection (1) of this section was not obtained, the superintendent shall withhold State School Fund moneys otherwise allocated to the school district. The superintendent shall withhold moneys until the written permission is obtained or until some other date determined by the superintendent.

(4) The provisions of this section do not apply to a public charter school. [2001 c.169 §2; 2015 c.75 §1; 2023 c.163 §3]

Source: Section 332.158 — Creation of school in another school district; written permission or written notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.165
346.165 Use of official records
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for the Blind may not disclose or use the contents of the register of persons who are blind filed and maintained under the provisions of ORS 346.160 (Register of persons who are blind) , or any records, files, papers or communications for purposes other than those directly connected with the programs administered by the commission, and the register of persons who are blind, the records, files, papers and communications are considered confidential.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 346.150 (Rules and regulations) (2) and 346.167 (Prohibited uses of records) , the minutes and records of official actions of the Commission for the Blind, its payroll, books of account and accounts of expenditures are public writings available for inspection in the manner provided in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [1971 c.312 §§3,5; 1983 c.740 §113; 2007 c.70 §121]

Source: Section 346.165 — Use of official records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.515 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.515
350.515 Criteria and measurements for investments in professional forestry education
Status: in_force

(1) The Dean of the College of Forestry at Oregon State University shall solicit the advice of the Forestry Education Council when developing work plans or resource allocation plans affecting professional forestry education. The council shall provide advice to the dean regarding the development of work plans and resource allocation plans affecting professional forestry education upon request of the dean or the President of Oregon State University and at other times as the council deems reasonable or necessary.

(2) The council, in consultation with the dean, shall establish criteria and measurements for Oregon State University to use in determining which investments in professional forestry education to make from any subaccount created as described in ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) .

(3) The criteria and measurements established under this section shall include, but need not be limited to, standards designed to:

(a) Respond to the professional forestry education needs of forestland owners and managers and forest products manufacturers in this state;

(b) Meet the professional forestry education needs of employees working in the forest and wood products industry cluster in this state by increasing faculty and academic program capacity at the university;

(c) Create additional opportunities for residents of this state to pursue professional education in forest engineering, forest management, forest operations management, renewable material and wood products innovation and other fields important to the advancement of the forest and wood products industry cluster in this state;

(d) Maximize the leverage of any moneys that the university allocates under ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) ;

(e) Give priority to allocations for which financial resources of forest products manufacturers in this state, or of other persons interested in professional forestry education in this state, are available to augment the allocations; and

(f) Ensure that any moneys the university allocates under ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) are used to:

(A) Give priority to addressing those educational needs of the forest and wood products industry cluster that are the most evident and urgent;

(B) Produce the greatest amount of educational benefit for the least short-term and long-term costs to this state;

(C) Avoid duplication of existing public or private resources; and

(D) Leverage existing and future private resources for the public benefit.

(4) The council shall review the performance of any investments made in professional forestry education as described in ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) . The performance reviews shall be designed to identify possible improvements in the criteria and measurements established by the council, identify possible improvements in the process for allocating moneys under ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) and determine the effectiveness of the allocations and investments in addressing the objectives described in subsection (3) of this section. The council shall report the results of the performance reviews to the dean and the president. [Formerly 351.679]

Source: Section 350.515 — Criteria and measurements for investments in professional forestry education; process; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.678 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.678
341.678 Election on bonded indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) To determine whether a community college district should contract a bonded indebtedness for any one or more purposes described in ORS 341.675 (Authority to incur bonded indebtedness) , the question shall be decided by election. The district board may order the election on its own motion or shall order the election if a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . The petition shall state the amount of the proposed bonded indebtedness and the purposes for which the indebtedness shall be contracted. [1983 c.350 §212 (enacted in lieu of 341.679); 1993 c.45 §145]

Source: Section 341.678 — Election on bonded indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.010 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.010
353.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Board” means the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors established under ORS 353.040 (Board of directors) .

(2) “Public corporation” means an entity that is created by the state to carry out public missions and services. In order to carry out these public missions and services, a public corporation participates in activities or provides services that are also provided by private enterprise. A public corporation is granted increased operating flexibility in order to best ensure its success, while retaining principles of public accountability and fundamental public policy. The board of directors of a public corporation is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate but is otherwise delegated the authority to set policy and manage the operations of the public corporation.

(3) “University” or “Oregon Health and Science University” means the Oregon Health and Science University public corporation created under ORS 353.020 (Oregon Health and Science University as public corporation) . [1995 c.162 §1; 1999 c.291 §1]

Source: Section 353.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.080
346.080 Notice to employees of reasonable assurance of continued employment
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall give the notice required by ORS 332.554 (Notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment) to all classified employees of the Oregon School for the Deaf in the same manner and to the same effect as notice given under ORS 332.554 (Notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment) . [1985 c.585 §6; 1991 c.631 §4; 2007 c.858 §81; 2009 c.562 §34]

DEAF STUDENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS

Source: Section 346.080 — Notice to employees of reasonable assurance of continued employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).