ORS § 342.202 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.202
342.202 Administrator comprehensive leadership development system
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education, in partnership with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, shall create a comprehensive leadership development system for administrators licensed under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) .

(2) The comprehensive leadership development system must include:

(a) A cost-effective plan that requires the coordination of public and private organizations and resources to:

(A) Improve the success of this state’s highest needs students;

(B) Provide research and technical assistance to schools seeking to adopt or enhance evidence-based leadership practices;

(C) Recruit underrepresented persons into the field of public school leadership; and

(D) Strengthen the capacity of administrators to improve education in public schools in this state;

(b) A plan for collaboration and continuous improvement among administrator preparation programs approved by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to support performance-based assessments for administrators and candidates for administrative licensure;

(c) A plan for recruitment of underrepresented persons into administrator leadership programs;

(d) The improvement of access to high quality preparation and professional development for administrators working in rural school districts;

(e) A method for disseminating evidence-based practices to support the development of effective principals and teachers; and

(f) A method for providing research and technical assistance to school districts to encourage the placement of the most highly effective teachers in the highest need schools. [2011 c.609 §3]

Note: 342.202 (Administrator comprehensive leadership development system) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 342 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.202 — Administrator comprehensive leadership development system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.465 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.465
357.465 Public library board
Status: in_force

(1) Each public library established under ORS 357.417 (Methods of establishing public library by local government unit) shall be governed by a library board unless some other method is specified in the charter, ordinance or resolution establishing the library.

(2) Upon resolution, ordinance or election pursuant to ORS 357.417 (Methods of establishing public library by local government unit) , the governing body may appoint a library board. The library board of a city, county or county service district, as determined by the governing body, shall consist of not less than five members nor more than 15 members. In the case of a school district or community college district, such board shall consist of five, seven or more members at the discretion of the governing body.

(3) If the board will consist of five members, one member shall initially hold office for one year, one for two years, one for three years and two for four years, from July 1 in the year of their appointment. If the board will consist of seven members, one member shall initially hold office for one year, two for two years, two for three years, and two for four years, from July 1 in the year of their appointment. If the board will consist of six members or more than seven members, the members first appointed shall hold office for such terms as will achieve the staggered term base established for smaller boards by this section. Succeeding appointees shall hold office for a term of four years from July 1 in the year of their appointment. At the expiration of the term of any member of such board, the governing body shall appoint a new member or may reappoint a member for a term of four years. If a vacancy occurs, the governing body shall appoint a new member for the unexpired term. No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two full consecutive terms, but any person may be appointed again to the board after an interval of one year. [1955 c.432 §4; 1961 c.251 §12; 1975 c.476 §21; 1983 c.208 §1; 1991 c.569 §1]

Source: Section 357.465 — Public library board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.210 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.210
350.210 Prohibition against withholding transcript for student debt
Status: repealed

(1) A post-secondary institution of education that is based in this state may not:

(a) Refuse to provide a transcript for a current or former student because the student owes a debt to the institution;

(b) Charge a higher fee for obtaining a transcript to a current or former student because the student owes a debt to the institution; or

(c) Use the issuance of a transcript as a tool for debt collection.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Debt” means any money, obligation, claim or sum, due or owed, or alleged to be due or owed, from a student that appears on the student’s account at the post-secondary institution of education.

(B) “Debt” does not mean the fee, if any, that is charged to all students for the actual cost of providing a transcript.

(b) “Transcript” means the statement of a student’s academic record, including an official transcript, a certified statement of a student’s academic record or an uncertified statement of a student’s academic record, that is provided by a post-secondary institution of education. [2023 c.284 §1]

Note: 350.210 (Prohibition against withholding transcript for student debt) first applies to the 2024-2025 academic year. See section 2, chapter 284, Oregon Laws 2023.

Note: Sections 3 and 4, chapter 284, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 3. No later than September 15, 2024, each post-secondary institution of education that is based in this state shall file a report with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The report shall include the following information for the 2023-2024 academic year:

(1) The number of current and former students at the institution who owe a debt to the institution; and

(2) The institution’s policy and procedures on phasing out transcript holds. [2023 c.284 §3]

Sec. 4. Section 3 of this 2023 Act is repealed on July 2, 2025. [2023 c.284 §4]

Source: Section 350.210 — Prohibition against withholding transcript for student debt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.321 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.321
339.321 Notice to school district and law enforcement agencies of release or discharge of person
Status: in_force

(1) No later than 15 days before the release or discharge of a person committed to the legal custody of the Department of Corrections or the supervisory authority of a county following waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) , 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age) , 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) or 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) , the department or supervisory authority or, in the case of a juvenile department that has agreed to be responsible for providing the notice required under this section, the juvenile department shall notify the following of the release or discharge if the person is under 21 years of age at the time of the release:

(a) Law enforcement agencies in the community in which the person is going to reside; and

(b) The school administrator of the school the person will attend or the school administrator of the school district in which the person will reside.

(2) The department, supervisory authority or the juvenile department shall include in the notification:

(a) The name and date of birth of the person;

(b) The date of release or discharge;

(c) The person’s address;

(d) The names and addresses of the person’s parents or guardians;

(e) The name and contact information of the attorney for the person, if known;

(f) The name and contact information of the individual to contact for further information about the notice;

(g) Any conditions of release or terms of probation including, but not limited to, the type of supervision under which the person is released and whether school attendance is a condition of release; and

(h) Any other conditions required by the court.

(3) The department, supervisory authority or anyone employed by or acting on behalf of the department or supervisory authority who sends records under this section is not civilly or criminally liable for failing to disclose the information under this section.

(4) As used in this section, “school administrator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.305 (Notice to school administrators concerning students subject to juvenile court petitions) . [1999 c.620 §5; 2008 c.50 §6; 2009 c.447 §5; 2019 c.634 §13]

Source: Section 339.321 — Notice to school district and law enforcement agencies of release or discharge of person; immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.345 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.345
358.345 Authority of city to establish and operate public museum
Status: in_force

(1) Any city may establish, maintain and operate a public museum.

(2) Any two or more cities may jointly establish, maintain and operate a public museum. [1953 c.481 §3; 1957 c.200 §2; 1973 c.757 §4; 1983 c.260 §6]

Source: Section 358.345 — Authority of city to establish and operate public museum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.531 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.531
327.531 School breakfast and lunch programs
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school or school district that meets the eligibility requirements of the special provisions of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program may offer reimbursable breakfasts, lunches or both at no charge and without consideration of individual eligibility by applying to the Department of Education.

(b) If the school or school district is approved under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the school or school district must offer breakfasts, lunches or both to all students of the school or school district at no charge to the student.

(c) For each breakfast or lunch that a school or school district provides at no charge as described in this subsection, the Department of Education shall provide reimbursement pursuant to ORS 327.545 (Reimbursement amounts for school districts that provide reimbursable meals) (2).

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a school or school district does not offer reimbursable breakfasts or lunches as described in subsection (1) of this section, the school district must ensure that each school of the school district:

(A) Offers lunch at no charge to students from households with incomes that do not exceed 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

(B) Offers breakfast at no charge to students from households with incomes that do not exceed 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, if breakfast must be offered pursuant to ORS 327.535 (Participation in school breakfast program) .

(b) For each breakfast or lunch that a school or school district provides at no charge as described in this subsection, the Department of Education shall provide reimbursement pursuant to ORS 327.545 (Reimbursement amounts for school districts that provide reimbursable meals) (3).

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, a school or school district is not required to provide breakfast or lunch at no charge to students if the Department of Education has insufficient funds to provide reimbursement pursuant to ORS 327.545 (Reimbursement amounts for school districts that provide reimbursable meals) (2) or (3). The State Board of Education shall adopt rules that describe:

(a) The method for determining when the department has insufficient funds;

(b) The content and timing of the notice to be provided to school districts when the department determines that the department has insufficient funds; and

(c) The procedures the school or school district must follow upon receiving notice of insufficient funds. [2015 c.718 §1; 2021 c.119 §1]

Note: 327.531 (School breakfast and lunch programs) 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 327.531 — School breakfast and lunch programs; eligibility; insufficient funds; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.356 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.356
332.356 Carbon dioxide monitors and alarms
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a school district undertakes indoor HVAC infrastructure improvements using federal and state funds made available to the school district specifically for such purposes, the school district shall expend such funds toward carrying out the provisions of this section. A school district is not obligated to carry out the provisions of this section until funds are so expended.

(2) A school district shall ensure that each classroom is equipped with a carbon dioxide monitor that meets applicable standards required for carbon dioxide monitors under the specialty code and that each monitor:

(a) Is mounted to a wall between three and six feet above the floor and at least five feet away from doors and operable windows.

(b) Displays, at a minimum, carbon dioxide level readings that are readily visible to an individual who is inside the classroom.

(c) Provides notification by a visual indicator on the monitor that is made readily visible to an individual who is inside the classroom when carbon dioxide levels in the classroom exceed 1,100 ppm.

(d) Maintains a record of previous data, which includes at least the maximum carbon dioxide concentrations measured.

(e) Has a range of at least 400 to 5,000 ppm.

(f) Is certified by the manufacturer to be accurate within 75 ppm at 1,000 ppm carbon dioxide concentration and is certified by the manufacturer to require calibration no more frequently than once every five years.

(3) Qualified testing personnel shall assess whether carbon dioxide monitors meet the requirements of this section and include the assessment in the report submitted to a mechanical engineer under ORS 332.358 (HVAC assessment report) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a classroom carbon dioxide concentration alarm setpoint is exceeded for more than 15 minutes more than four times during a month, classroom ventilation rates shall be adjusted or a direct outside airflow intake flow measurement device installed, and its accuracy verified, to ensure that peak carbon dioxide concentrations in the classroom remain below the setpoint.

(b) Adjustments shall be performed by qualified adjusting personnel.

(c) Each school shall:

(A) Record all incidents where the setpoint is breached in a classroom and maintain these records for at least five years.

(B) Upon request by a member of the public and free of charge, provide reasonable access to review the records described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph in the central office of each school facility and in the central administrative office for each school district.

(d) Nothing in paragraph (c) of this subsection requires the Department of Education to verify the contents of the records described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(5) The Department of Education may, by rules adopted under ORS 332.365 (Rules) , adjust the technical requirements for carbon dioxide monitors described in this section based on technological developments and as is consistent with maintaining proper ventilation in classrooms in accordance with any applicable standards set forth by the specialty code. [2023 c.525 §3]

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

Source: Section 332.356 — Carbon dioxide monitors and alarms; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.340 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.340
353.340 Issuance and sale of revenue bonds by university
Status: in_force

Oregon Health and Science University may from time to time issue and sell revenue bonds in accordance with ORS chapter 287A. However, the provisions contained in ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) (2) to (6) do not apply to revenue bonds issued by the university. Such revenue bonds shall not in any manner nor to any extent be a general obligation of the university nor a charge upon any revenues or property of the university not specifically pledged thereto. An obligation described in this section is not an indebtedness of the State of Oregon. [1995 c.162 §59; 1999 c.291 §12; 2007 c.783 §156]

Source: Section 353.340 — Issuance and sale of revenue bonds by university , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.190 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.190
328.190 Sale and conveyance of property
Status: in_force

The board of directors of School District No. 1, Klamath County, may sell and convey by deed, executed by all the members of said board of directors, any and all real property devised to the district for common school purposes, or any and all real property acquired by the district in connection with the administration of said fund, whenever in the board’s judgment the interests of the school fund will be subserved by such sale. The board shall pay over the proceeds of such sale to the clerk of the district to be invested the same as other moneys belonging to the fund.

Source: Section 328.190 — Sale and conveyance of property; disposition of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.308 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.308
339.308 Seclusion cell prohibition
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Public education program” means a program that:

(A) Is for students in early childhood education, elementary school or secondary school;

(B) Is under the jurisdiction of a school district, an education service district or another educational institution or program; and

(C) Receives, or serves students who receive, support in any form from any program supported, directly or indirectly, with funds appropriated to the Department of Education.

(b) “Seclusion cell” means a freestanding, self-contained unit that is used to:

(A) Isolate a student from other students; or

(B) Physically prevent a student from leaving the unit or cause the student to believe that the student is physically prevented from leaving the unit.

(2) A public education program may not:

(a) Purchase, build or otherwise take possession of a seclusion cell; or

(b) Use a seclusion cell.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a public education program from using seclusion as allowed under ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) . [2013 c.30 §1; 2013 c.30 §2; 2013 c.133 §1a; 2013 c.267 §1a]

Source: Section 339.308 — Seclusion cell prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.030 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.030
332.030 Vacancy in office of director
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) :

(1) The district school board shall declare the office of a director vacant upon the happening of any of the following:

(a) The death or resignation of the incumbent.

(b) When an incumbent is removed from office or the election of the incumbent thereto has been declared void by the judgment of any court.

(c) Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, when an incumbent ceases to be a resident of the district or zone from which nominated.

(d) When an incumbent ceases to discharge the duties of office for two consecutive months unless prevented therefrom by sickness or other unavoidable cause.

(e) When an incumbent ceases to discharge the duties of office for four consecutive months for any reason.

(f) When an incumbent is recalled.

(2) A director of a union high school board who changes the director’s permanent residence from one component common school district to another component common school district in which another director resides shall continue to serve as director to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was elected. If the term to which the director was elected expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.

(3) A director of a common school district nominated from a zone who changes the director’s permanent residence from one zone to another zone in which another director resides shall continue to serve as director to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was elected. If the term to which the director was elected expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.

(4) When a vacancy is declared under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (d) to (f) of this section, the remaining member or members of the board shall meet and appoint a person to fill the vacancy. The person must satisfy the eligibility requirements under ORS 332.018 (Term of office) and, if the district is zoned, reside in the zone in which the vacancy occurs. A director appointed under this subsection shall serve to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was appointed. If the term to which the director was appointed expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In any case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.

(5) If the offices of a majority of the directors of any district are vacant at the same time, the education service district board, or if there is none, the governing body of the county shall appoint persons to fill the vacancies. The persons must satisfy the eligibility requirements under ORS 332.018 (Term of office) and, if the district is zoned, reside in the zones in which the vacancies occur. If the vacancies occur in a joint district that is not included in an education service district, the governing body of the county containing the greater portion of the pupils in average daily membership shall appoint the directors. Each director appointed under this subsection shall serve to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was appointed. If the term to which the director was appointed expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In any case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election. [Amended by 1955 c.234 §4; 1961 c.281 §2; 1965 c.100 §133; 1967 c.605 §16; 1969 c.202 §5; 1973 c.796 §42; 1975 c.770 §18; 1981 c.173 §50; 1983 c.350 §169a; 1983 c.379 §7; 1985 c.808 §79; 1999 c.215 §1; 2003 c.576 §434; 2005 c.209 §19; 2019 c.449 §31]

Source: Section 332.030 — Vacancy in office of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.645 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.645
354.645 When election on formation and first board to be held
Status: in_force

The formation and changes of organization of a district shall take place in the manner provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . [1975 c.286 §4; 1979 c.108 §11]

Source: Section 354.645 — When election on formation and first board to be held , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.270 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.270
350.270 Priority enrollment system for active or former member of Armed Forces or qualified dependent of former member
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Active member of the Armed Forces of the United States” and “Armed Forces of the United States” have the meaning given those terms in ORS 352.313 (Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies) .

(b) “Community college” has the meaning given that term in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) .

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

(A) Is an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States or served in the Armed Forces of the United States;

(B) If a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States, was relieved or discharged from that service with either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; or

(C) Is a student who receives veterans’ educational benefits as a federally qualified dependent of a person described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(2) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall establish a priority enrollment system by which a qualified student is prioritized over nonqualified students for registration at the public university.

(3) A community college that has established a priority enrollment system is subject to subsection (4) of this section.

(4) A priority enrollment system established pursuant to this section must, at a minimum, offer registration for courses to continuing qualified students before offering registration for courses to nonqualified students within the same classification. Public universities and community colleges must accommodate priority registration for new qualified students as practicable pursuant to institutional orientation requirements. [2015 c.371 §1; 2017 c.76 §1]

Source: Section 350.270 — Priority enrollment system for active or former member of Armed Forces or qualified dependent of former member; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.565 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.565
326.565 Standards for student records
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for the creation, use, custody and disclosure, including access, of student education records held by a school district or another public or private educational entity that provides educational services to students in any grade from kindergarten through grade 12. Consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law, the standards:

(a) Shall include requirements under which a school district or other educational entity will transfer student education records pursuant to ORS 326.575 (Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere) .

(b) May be applied differently to persons 18 years of age or older.

(2) The board shall distribute the rules that are adopted under subsection (1) of this section to all school districts and shall make the rules available on the website of the Department of Education.

(3) School districts shall make the rules received under subsection (2) of this section available to the public schools in the district and to the public. [1993 c.806 §3 ( 326.565 (Standards for student records) , 326.575 (Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere) and 336.187 (When school authorized to disclose information about student) enacted in lieu of 336.185, 336.195 and 336.215); 1995 c.15 §1; 2015 c.519 §1]

Source: Section 326.565 — Standards for student records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.300
339.300 Training programs
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall approve training programs in restraint and seclusion that:

(1) Teach evidence-based techniques that are shown to be effective in the prevention and safe use of restraint or seclusion;

(2) Provide evidence-based skills training related to positive behavior support, conflict prevention, de-escalation and crisis response techniques; and

(3) Are consistent with the philosophies, practices and techniques for restraint and seclusion that are established by rule or policy of the Department of Human Services. [2011 c.665 §6; 2019 c.267 §6]

Source: Section 339.300 — Training programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.275 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.275
329.275 State board guidelines
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education by rule shall establish guidelines for implementation of ORS 329.255 (Child development specialist program) , including but not limited to qualifications for child development specialists and procedures for community coordination of efforts. Such qualifications and procedures shall not be limited to traditional treatment oriented disciplines or the various disciplines requiring certification.

(2) Exceptions to the qualifications established by the state board may be made if the state board determines after a hearing that an individual is capable of performing the required functions. [Formerly 343.145; 1999 c.871 §§4,5; 2009 c.76 §2]

Source: Section 329.275 — State board guidelines; rules; qualifications for child development specialists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.071 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.071
336.071 Emergency procedures
Status: in_force

(1) All schools are required to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures so that the students can respond to an emergency without confusion or panic. The emergency procedures shall include drills and instruction on:

(a) Fires;

(b) Earthquakes, which shall include tsunami drills and instruction in schools in a tsunami hazard zone; and

(c) Safety threats.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Drills and instruction on fire emergencies shall include routes and methods of exiting the school building.

(b) Drills and instruction on earthquake emergencies shall include the earthquake emergency response procedure known as “drop, cover and hold on.” A school may drill earthquake emergency response procedures in addition to “drop, cover and hold on” when the school determines, based on evaluation of specific engineering and structural issues related to a building, that “drop, cover and hold on” may not be the most effective earthquake emergency response procedure to prevent or limit injury or loss of life.

(c) Drills and instruction on tsunami emergencies shall include immediate evacuation after an earthquake when appropriate or after a tsunami warning to protect students against inundation by tsunamis.

(d) Drills and instruction on safety threats shall include:

(A) Procedures related to lockdown, lockout, shelter in place and evacuation, including the procedures described in ORS 339.324 (Disclosure of information related to safety threat action) ; and

(B) Other appropriate actions to take when there is a threat to safety.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least 30 minutes in each school month shall be used to instruct students on the emergency procedures described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) At least two drills on earthquakes shall be conducted each year.

(c) At least two drills on safety threats shall be conducted each year.

(d) In schools in a tsunami hazard zone, at least three drills on earthquakes and tsunamis shall be conducted each year.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the instruction required under subsection (3) of this section, schools are encouraged to instruct students, in an age-appropriate manner, on preparing for and recovering from events that are:

(A) Described in subsection (1) of this section; and

(B) Natural disasters specific to the region where the school is located, including any relevant weather-related events such as flooding, drought or excessive snowfall.

(b) For the purpose of this subsection, the Department of Education shall:

(A) Develop, in consultation with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, guidance that may be used for the instruction and make the guidance available to school districts; and

(B) Provide, when requested, professional development to teachers and administrators relating to the guidance.

(5) All schools shall maintain all exit doors so that the doors can be opened from the inside without a key during school hours.

(6) Units of local government and state agencies associated with emergency procedures training and planning shall:

(a) Review emergency procedures proposed by schools; and

(b) Assist schools in the instruction and drilling of students in emergency procedures.

(7) As used in this section, “school” means any:

(a) Kindergarten through grade 12 public or private school; or

(b) Educational institution having an average daily attendance of 50 or more students. [1995 c.312 §2 (enacted in lieu of 336.072); 1997 c.521 §9; 2013 c.463 §1; 2015 c.421 §1; 2023 c.517 §1; 2023 c.560 §2]

Note: The amendments to 336.071 (Emergency procedures) by section 1, chapter 517, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024, and first apply to the 2024-2025 school year. See section 2, chapter 517, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, including amendments by section 2, chapter 560, Oregon Laws 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

336.071 (Emergency procedures) . (1) All schools are required to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures so that the students can respond to an emergency without confusion or panic. The emergency procedures shall include drills and instruction on:

(a) Fires;

(b) Earthquakes, which shall include tsunami drills and instruction in schools in a tsunami hazard zone; and

(c) Safety threats.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Drills and instruction on fire emergencies shall include routes and methods of exiting the school building.

(b) Drills and instruction on earthquake emergencies shall include the earthquake emergency response procedure known as “drop, cover and hold on.” A school may drill earthquake emergency response procedures in addition to “drop, cover and hold on” when the school determines, based on evaluation of specific engineering and structural issues related to a building, that “drop, cover and hold on” may not be the most effective earthquake emergency response procedure to prevent or limit injury or loss of life.

(c) Drills and instruction on tsunami emergencies shall include immediate evacuation after an earthquake when appropriate or after a tsunami warning to protect students against inundation by tsunamis.

(d) Drills and instruction on safety threats shall include:

(A) Procedures related to lockdown, lockout, shelter in place and evacuation, including the procedures described in ORS 339.324 (Disclosure of information related to safety threat action) ; and

(B) Other appropriate actions to take when there is a threat to safety.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least 30 minutes in each school month shall be used to instruct students on the emergency procedures described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) At least two drills on earthquakes shall be conducted each year.

(c) At least two drills on safety threats shall be conducted each year.

(d) In schools in a tsunami hazard zone, at least three drills on earthquakes and tsunamis shall be conducted each year.

(4) All schools shall maintain all exit doors so that the doors can be opened from the inside without a key during school hours.

(5) Units of local government and state agencies associated with emergency procedures training and planning shall:

(a) Review emergency procedures proposed by schools; and

(b) Assist schools in the instruction and drilling of students in emergency procedures.

(6) As used in this section, “school” means any:

(a) Kindergarten through grade 12 public or private school; or

(b) Educational institution having an average daily attendance of 50 or more students.

Source: Section 336.071 — Emergency procedures; preparing for and recovering from emergency events , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.105
357.105 Free access to certain public documents
Status: in_force

Depository libraries shall make available for free access by all persons the public documents made available to them by the State Librarian under ORS 357.090 (Issuing agency to make public documents available for distribution) to 357.100 (State Library responsible for receipt of and access to government publications) . [1995 c.69 §8]

Source: Section 357.105 — Free access to certain public documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.395 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.395
343.395 Definitions for ORS 343.391 to 343.413
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 343.391 (Purpose of ORS 343.391 to 343.413) to 343.413 (Short title) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Application” means a request for state funds that is submitted by a school district under ORS 343.399 (State aid to local districts) to develop and operate programs for students under a written plan of instruction for talented and gifted children described in ORS 343.397 (Plan of instruction for talented and gifted children) .

(2) “Identification” means the formal process of screening and selecting talented and gifted children according to administrative rules established by the board.

(3) “School district” has the meaning given that term in ORS 330.005 (Division of state into school districts) (2). “School district” includes, where appropriate, an education service district, state operated schools or programs or a consortium of school districts submitting a joint application.

(4) “Talented and gifted children” means those children who require special educational programs or services, or both, beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society and who demonstrate outstanding ability or potential in one or more of the following areas:

(a) General intellectual ability as commonly measured by measures of intelligence and aptitude.

(b) Unusual academic ability in one or more academic areas.

(c) Creative ability in using original or nontraditional methods in thinking and producing.

(d) Leadership ability in motivating the performance of others either in educational or noneducational settings.

(e) Ability in the visual or performing arts, such as dance, music or art. [1959 c.528 §2; 1963 c.570 §22; 1965 c.100 §409; 1971 c.613 §2; 1979 c.385 §2; 1987 c.335 §1; 2011 c.440 §2]

Source: Section 343.395 — Definitions for ORS 343.391 to 343.413 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.293 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.293
334.293 Direct ad valorem tax required to pay bonds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 334.240 (District budget) and 334.285 (Apportionment of taxes) , each education service district shall ascertain and levy annually, in addition to all other taxes, a direct ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the education service district sufficient to pay the maturing interest and principal of all education service district bonds promptly when and as the payments become due. The board in each year shall include the taxes in the education service district budget for that year. [1995 c.333 §13; 2005 c.209 §20]

Source: Section 334.293 — Direct ad valorem tax required to pay bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.940 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.940
342.940 Educator Advancement Council
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 342.943 (System of educator networks) , “educator” means a teacher, administrator or other school professional who is licensed, registered or certified by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(2) The Educator Advancement Council shall be established and function under an intergovernmental agreement, pursuant to ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) , between state agencies and one or more school districts and education service districts. The purposes of the council are to provide resources related to educator professional learning and to provide other educator supports.

(3) The intergovernmental agreement establishing the council shall outline the governance framework and the administrative details necessary for the efficient and effective implementation of the duties of the council.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council shall consist of:

(A) Members who are representatives of the parties to the intergovernmental agreement establishing the council.

(B) No more than 10 members who are practicing educators, classified staff in a public school or for an education service district, early learning providers and professionals and school district board members.

(C) No more than 10 members who are representatives of 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 Indian tribes of this state.

(b) Subject to any limits designated as provided by the intergovernmental agreement establishing the council, the majority of the members of the council identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection may propose additional members of the council. The inclusion of additional members on the council shall be subject to the procedures established by the council under the intergovernmental agreement.

(5) The council shall:

(a) Establish a system of educator networks, as described in ORS 342.943 (System of educator networks) , by which every educator in this state has access to professional learning opportunities;

(b) Administer the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program under ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) ;

(c) Coordinate the distribution of moneys to educator networks from the Educator Advancement Fund based on the needs of the educators identified by the networks;

(d) Connect educator networks and facilitate communications within and among the networks to improve teaching and learning; and

(e) Continuously assess the needs of educators in this state and coordinate priorities based on the moneys available for distribution from the Educator Advancement Fund.

(6) The Department of Education shall provide support to the strategic direction of the council by:

(a) Conducting and coordinating research to monitor:

(A) Teaching and learning conditions;

(B) Educator workforce supply and demand; and

(C) Common outcomes and measures anticipated to promote improvement in teaching and learning.

(b) Assisting the council in coordinating and connecting educator networks, supporting professional learning priorities, enabling access to professional learning and supports, leveraging funding sources and managing innovation funds.

(c) Recommending statutory and agency rule changes needed to support the purposes of the council.

(d) Supporting programs that help to achieve the purposes of the Educators Equity Act.

(e) Supporting a statewide plan for increasing:

(A) The supply of culturally diverse teacher candidates; and

(B) The successful recruitment of effective educators to work in high-need schools and in practice areas with a shortage of educators.

(f) Identifying high-leverage educator practices to be developed by educators throughout their careers.

(g) Providing accountability of the council by ensuring that the council:

(A) Gives preference, when making recommendations about funding distributions, to entities that have demonstrated success in improving student indicators.

(B) Considers the delivery of services for the benefit of all regions of this state when establishing the system of educator networks.

(C) Works toward improving student progress indicators identified by the Department of Education or set forth in ORS 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school) .

(D) Includes and connects education providers and leaders from prekindergarten through post-secondary education.

(h) Providing staff support for the administrative functions of the council.

(i) Developing a system that allows for the statewide dissemination of emerging practices and evidence-based models.

(j) Providing technical assistance to the council, including online systems for sharing professional learning resources and supporting educator networks.

(k) Administering the distribution of grant and contract funds for programs described in this section.

(L) Providing administrative support to the educator networks, including:

(A) Making recommendations to the council about the selection of the sponsors of educator networks;

(B) Providing technical assistance to educator networks; and

(C) Entering into grant agreements or contracts for the distribution of funds to educator networks.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may adopt any rules necessary at the request of the council to support the council or to perform any duties assigned to the board or commission under this section.

(b) The council may adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 for the purposes of ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) and 342.943 (System of educator networks) .

(8) The council shall be considered a board for purposes of ORS chapter 180. [2017 c.639 §1; 2017 c.639 §§20,25; 2021 c.518 §14; 2023 c.440 §3; 2023 c.592 §38; 2023 c.601 §1]

Note: 342.940 (Educator Advancement Council) and 342.943 (System of educator networks) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.940 — Educator Advancement Council; members; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.165
338.165 Special education students
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The school district in which a public charter school is located shall identify, locate and evaluate students enrolled in the public charter school to determine which students may be in need of special education and related services.

(b) The school district in which a public charter school is located:

(A) Shall receive funding from the State School Fund as provided by this section for students who are eligible for special education and related services and who are enrolled in the public charter school; and

(B) Is eligible to receive high cost disabilities grants as provided by ORS 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) for students who are enrolled in the public charter school.

(c) Students who are eligible for special education and related services shall be considered students of the school district in which the public charter school is located for purposes of data collection and reporting.

(2) If a student is enrolled in a public charter school and is eligible for special education and related services, an additional amount shall be added to the ADM of the public charter school as described in ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c)(A)(i). The payment per ADMw in the public charter school that is attributable to the student who is eligible for special education and related services shall equal an amount that is at least equal to:

(a) 40 percent of the amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw for the school district in which the public charter school is located, as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) , for students who are enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight; and

(b) 47.5 percent of the amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw for the school district in which the public charter school is located, as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) , for students who are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.

(3) If the State Board of Education is the sponsor of a public charter school, the school district in which the public charter school is located, for each ADMw that is attributable to a student enrolled in a public charter school who is eligible for special education and related services, shall transfer five percent of the amount of the school district’s General Purpose Grant per ADMw as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) to the State Board of Education.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a school district and a public charter school may negotiate on a case-by-case basis for an alternative distribution of funds other than the distribution prescribed by subsection (2) of this section.

(5) Payments under this section must be made within 10 days after a school district receives payment from the State School Fund pursuant to ORS 327.095 (Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts) . [1999 c.200 §21; 2009 c.698 §19; 2011 c.443 §3]

Source: Section 338.165 — Special education students; payment for services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.953 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.953
358.953 Compensation to property owner deprived of lawful use of property
Status: in_force

(1) Under the provisions of ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) , if a property owner is deprived of an otherwise lawful use of private property, the state shall compensate the property owner for the loss in value under the procedures set forth in ORS chapter 35.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony are removed from private property at a tribe’s request, the tribe shall pay the expenses of removal and, at its expense, restore the private property to its condition prior to the removal. [1993 c.459 §18]

Source: Section 358.953 — Compensation to property owner deprived of lawful use of property; expense of removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.115 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.115
339.115 Admission of students
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 339.141 (Tuition prohibited for regular school program) , authorizing tuition for courses not part of the regular school program, the district school board shall admit free of charge to the schools of the district all persons between the ages of 5 and 19 who reside within the school district. A person whose 19th birthday occurs during the school year shall continue to be eligible for a free and appropriate public education for the remainder of the school year. A district school board may admit nonresident persons, determine who is not a resident of the district and fix rates of tuition for nonresidents.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district must admit an otherwise eligible person who has not yet attained 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the current school year if the person is:

(A) Receiving special education and has not yet received a high school diploma as described in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) ; or

(B) Receiving special education and has received a modified diploma, an extended diploma or a certificate of attendance as described in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) .

(b) A district may admit an otherwise eligible person who is not receiving special education and who has not yet attained 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the current school year if the person is shown to be in need of additional education in order to receive a high school diploma or a modified diploma.

(3) The obligation to make a free appropriate public education available to individuals with disabilities 18 through 21 years of age who are incarcerated in an adult correctional facility applies only to those individuals who, in their last educational placement prior to their incarceration in the adult correctional facility:

(a) Were identified as being a child with a disability as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) ; or

(b) Had an individualized education program as described in ORS 343.151 (Individualized education program) .

(4) For purposes of subsection (3) of this section, “adult correctional facility” means:

(a) A local correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) ;

(b) A regional correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) ; or

(c) A Department of Corrections institution as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) .

(5) An otherwise eligible person under subsection (2) of this section whose 21st birthday occurs during the school year shall continue to be eligible for a free appropriate public education for the remainder of the school year.

(6) The person may apply to the board of directors of the school district of residence for admission after the 19th birthday as provided in subsection (1) of this section. A person aggrieved by a decision of the local board may appeal to the State Board of Education. The decision of the state board is final and not subject to appeal.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) (2)(a), a school district shall not exclude from admission a child located in the district solely because the child does not have a fixed place of residence or solely because the child is not under the supervision of a parent, guardian or person in a parental relationship.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a school district:

(a) May for the remaining period of an expulsion deny admission to the regular school to a resident student who is expelled from another school district; and

(b) Shall for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion and if the expulsion is for more than one calendar year, may for the remaining period of time deny admission to the regular school program to a student who is under expulsion from another school district for an offense that constitutes a violation of a school district policy adopted pursuant to ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (7).

(9) Notwithstanding the minimum age requirement prescribed by ORS 339.010 (School attendance required) and 339.020 (Duty to send children to school) , a district school board may admit free of charge a child 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, to enter school even though the child has not attained the minimum age requirement but is a resident of the district. [1965 c.100 §285; 1971 c.410 §1; 1977 c.463 §1; 1983 c.193 §1; 1987 c.283 §2; 1989 c.132 §1; 1989 c.215 §1; 1991 c.693 §26; 1995 c.656 §1; 1995 c.660 §46; 1996 c.16 §1; 1999 c.989 §1; 2005 c.209 §29; 2005 c.662 §16; 2007 c.464 §2; 2007 c.660 §18; 2009 c.618 §5; 2011 c.718 §12; 2013 c.267 §10; 2015 c.234 §4; 2017 c.726 §8; 2018 c.39 §1; 2023 c.202 §6]

Note: The amendments to 339.115 (Admission of students) by section 6, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 9, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

339.115 (Admission of students) . (1) Except as provided in ORS 339.141 (Tuition prohibited for regular school program) , authorizing tuition for courses not part of the regular school program, the district school board shall admit free of charge to the schools of the district all persons between the ages of 5 and 19 who reside within the school district. A person whose 19th birthday occurs during the school year shall continue to be eligible for a free and appropriate public education for the remainder of the school year. A district school board may admit nonresident persons, determine who is not a resident of the district and fix rates of tuition for nonresidents.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district must admit an otherwise eligible person who has not yet attained 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the current school year if the person is:

(A) Receiving special education and has not yet received a high school diploma as described in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) ; or

(B) Receiving special education and has received a modified diploma, an extended diploma or an alternative certificate as described in ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) .

(b) A district may admit an otherwise eligible person who is not receiving special education and who has not yet attained 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the current school year if the person is shown to be in need of additional education in order to receive a high school diploma or a modified diploma.

(3) The obligation to make a free appropriate public education available to individuals with disabilities 18 through 21 years of age who are incarcerated in an adult correctional facility applies only to those individuals who, in their last educational placement prior to their incarceration in the adult correctional facility:

(a) Were identified as being a child with a disability as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) ; or

(b) Had an individualized education program as described in ORS 343.151 (Individualized education program) .

(4) For purposes of subsection (3) of this section, “adult correctional facility” means:

(a) A local correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) ;

(b) A regional correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) ; or

(c) A Department of Corrections institution as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) .

(5) An otherwise eligible person under subsection (2) of this section whose 21st birthday occurs during the school year shall continue to be eligible for a free appropriate public education for the remainder of the school year.

(6) The person may apply to the board of directors of the school district of residence for admission after the 19th birthday as provided in subsection (1) of this section. A person aggrieved by a decision of the local board may appeal to the State Board of Education. The decision of the state board is final and not subject to appeal.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) (2)(a), a school district shall not exclude from admission a child located in the district solely because the child does not have a fixed place of residence or solely because the child is not under the supervision of a parent, guardian or person in a parental relationship.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a school district:

(a) May for the remaining period of an expulsion deny admission to the regular school to a resident student who is expelled from another school district; and

(b) Shall for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion and if the expulsion is for more than one calendar year, may for the remaining period of time deny admission to the regular school program to a student who is under expulsion from another school district for an offense that constitutes a violation of a school district policy adopted pursuant to ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (7).

(9) Notwithstanding the minimum age requirement prescribed by ORS 339.010 (School attendance required) and 339.020 (Duty to send children to school) , a district school board may admit free of charge a child 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, to enter school even though the child has not attained the minimum age requirement but is a resident of the district.

Source: Section 339.115 — Admission of students; waiver; denial , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.540 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.540
327.540 School after-school meal and snack program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall provide assistance to school districts, government agencies and community groups to encourage participation in the United States Department of Agriculture’s program that provides meals and snacks at at-risk after-school care centers.

(2) In addition to the assistance provided under subsection (1) of this section, the department may award grants to school districts, government agencies and community groups to encourage participation in the United States Department of Agriculture’s program that provides meals and snacks at at-risk after-school care centers. Each grant may not exceed $20,000 and must be used to:

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

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

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

(3) The department may enter into a contract with a public or private entity for the purposes of the entity providing:

(a) Technical assistance to applicants for and recipients of grants; and

(b) Administration of the grant program.

(4) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2011 c.711 §1; 2014 c.10 §2]

Note: 327.540 (School after-school meal and snack program) 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 327.540 — School after-school meal and snack program; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.320 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.320
326.320 Fees for supplies and publications provided by department
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law or by rules of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish and collect fees for supplies and publications compiled and furnished by the Department of Education and distributed or sold to other persons or groups. The fees may not exceed costs of production plus mailing and other distribution costs.

(2) The superintendent shall deposit all moneys received under subsection (1) of this section in the Education Cash Account established by ORS 327.485 (Education Cash Account) . The Department of Education shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity against which each withdrawal is charged. [1965 c.100 §12; 1979 c.570 §1; 1993 c.45 §14; 2011 c.313 §1]

Source: Section 326.320 — Fees for supplies and publications provided by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.287 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.287
341.287 Status
Status: in_force

(1) Districts are bodies corporate, and the board is authorized to sue and be sued in the corporate name.

(2) The members of the board of a district in their official capacity shall be known as the board of education of the community college district. [1971 c.513 §3]

Source: Section 341.287 — Status; official title of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.950 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.950
348.950 Education Commission of the States
Status: in_force

(1) If the state decides to participate in the activities of the Education Commission of the States, it may pay the appropriate dues. Other costs of membership may be paid from funds available therefor.

(2) The persons appointed to represent the state in activities of the commission shall be appointed as follows:

(a) Three by the Governor, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) Two by the President of the Senate, who shall be members of the Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the President of the Senate and until the convening of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the appointment. Members appointed under this paragraph are entitled to payment of compensation and expense reimbursement under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.

(c) Two by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be members of the House of Representatives, to serve at the pleasure of the Speaker of the House and until the convening of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the appointment. Members appointed under this paragraph are entitled to payment of compensation and expense reimbursement under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [Formerly 189.110; 1987 c.879 §13; 2011 c.545 §15]

Source: Section 348.950 — Education Commission of the States; members; dues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.600 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.600
350.600 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The current and future need for higher education services in Oregon is too great and too diverse to be met by government-sponsored institutions alone.

(2) From the early 1840s the citizens of Oregon, through private initiative, have created and sustained a variety of independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education, irrevocably organized as public benefit corporations in service to the people of Oregon. For the purposes of ORS 350.600 (Legislative findings) to 350.620 (State policies to enhance and encourage independent higher education) , “independent institutions” or “independent higher education” refers to such institutions.

(3) These independent institutions:

(a) Conduct teaching, research and public service of high quality, contributing substantially to the preparation of a professional workforce, to the intellectual and cultural quality of life in Oregon and to the individual character of social responsibility so highly prized in this state and nation;

(b) Provide a major share of all post-secondary education in Oregon, at the lowest cost to the taxpayer;

(c) Add meaningful and valued diversity to the array of post-secondary educational opportunities available to Oregonians;

(d) Are accessible to qualified students of all ethnic backgrounds and from all socioeconomic levels;

(e) Annually attract thousands of talented people to Oregon from other regions of the country and the world;

(f) Provide unique local opportunities in higher education that many Oregonians would otherwise leave the state to find;

(g) Attract and sustain voluntary donations of private time, treasure and talent from thousands of citizens in public service toward fulfilling the educational needs of the larger community; and

(h) Constitute a sizable economic enterprise.

(4) The educational capital and services of these independent institutions are essential to meeting the current and future higher educational needs of Oregon’s citizens. [Formerly 352.665]

Source: Section 350.600 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.415 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.415
352.415 Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 352.388 (Definitions for ORS 352.388 to 352.415) to 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) do not impair the obligations, as defined in ORS 286A.100 (Definitions for ORS 286A.100 and 286A.102) , or agreements of the State of Oregon or the State Board of Higher Education with respect to state bonds issued before August 14, 2013, for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(2) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall take all actions necessary to ensure full compliance with the operative documents executed with respect to state bonds issued before, on or after August 14, 2013, by the State Treasurer for the benefit of the public university.

(3) The State Treasurer, in consultation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, shall at least annually provide a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) a schedule of outstanding state bonds and other obligations for which the university must pay, including the payment dates and amounts, or methods for determining the amounts. To prepare the schedule, the State Treasurer may request and rely upon information produced by one or more universities with a governing board or a shared services enterprise of the universities that provides services related to debt management. The schedule must include amounts sufficient to pay principal, interest and premium, if any, on the state bonds, and to pay administrative and other costs of the State of Oregon that are related to the state bonds or other obligations. If the State Treasurer issues state bonds for the benefit of a public university on or after August 14, 2013, that are intended to be repaid in whole or in part by university revenues or other moneys under the control of the university, the schedule shall be amended to include such state bonds and the amounts to be paid by the university. In the absence of manifest error, the schedule provided by the State Treasurer to a public university is binding on the university. The public university shall pay the amounts specified in the schedule provided by the State Treasurer on or before the dates specified in the schedule from the legally available revenue of the university and on a pari passu basis with the payment of any revenue bonds of the university issued pursuant to ORS 352.408 (Issuance of bonds by public universities) .

(4) At the request of the State Treasurer, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall provide the State Treasurer with periodic cash flow projections and other information that allow the State Treasurer to review and approve the sufficiency of the university’s cash flow to pay amounts specified in the schedule described in subsection (3) of this section and to pay amounts owed under loans from state agencies that were funded with the proceeds of state bonds.

(5) Moneys deposited with the State Treasurer or the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in a debt service reserve account or otherwise for the portion of the debt service associated with obligations entered into before August 14, 2013, for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) must remain with the State Treasurer or the Oregon Department of Administrative Services until the obligations have been retired or defeased. Earnings on moneys described in this subsection must be credited to the account or fund in which the moneys are held.

(6) The principal, interest, premium, if any, and any issuance costs of state bonds issued before, on or after August 14, 2013, for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , and any related credit enhancement device or interest rate exchange agreement, shall be paid from the sources identified in the laws and operative documents authorizing the state bonds. The public university for which the state bonds were issued shall pay any other expenses and liabilities, including, but not limited to, legal expenses arising from an inquiry, audit or other action by a federal or state regulatory body, unless the expense or liability results solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of a state agency.

(7) Pursuant to ORS chapter 180, on behalf of the State Treasurer or any other state agency, the Attorney General shall appear, commence, prosecute or defend any action, suit, matter, cause or proceeding arising from any state bond issued for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and any related credit enhancement device or interest rate exchange agreement. As soon as practicable after a governing board is established by a public university pursuant to ORS 352.054 (Names of governing boards of public universities) , the university and the State Treasurer shall enter into an agreement that addresses reimbursement of reasonable costs and expenses associated with the legal representation of the State Treasurer in connection with state bonds issued for the benefit of the public university before, on or after August 14, 2013, and any other topic necessary for the Department of Justice to provide legal representation to the State Treasurer in connection with state bonds issued for the benefit of the public university and to provide representation related to funds and accounts or services provided under ORS 352.135 (Use and investment of moneys) .

(8) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall assume responsibility for the indemnity and defense of university officers, agents and employees with regard to, as applicable, claims asserted and actions commenced in connection with state bonds issued for the benefit of the public university. [Formerly 351.379; 2017 c.440 §30]

Note: Definitions in ORS 352.029 (Definitions for ORS 352.025 to 352.146 and 352.388 to 352.415) also apply to ORS 352.388 (Definitions for ORS 352.388 to 352.415) to 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) .

Source: Section 352.415 — Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university; provision of cash flow projections to State Treasurer; agreement between public universities and State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.250 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.250
353.250 Alternative retirement programs
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapters 238 and 238A, the Oregon Health and Science University may offer to its employees, in addition to the Public Employees Retirement System, alternative retirement programs. [1995 c.162 §15; 1997 c.249 §111; 2003 c.733 §76]

Source: Section 353.250 — Alternative retirement programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.125
350.125 Report on competency-based education
Status: in_force

Before September 15 of each year, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly. The report must describe the progress made in providing competency-based education in the public post-secondary institutions of education in this state. The report must:

(1) Describe the effectiveness of expanding competency-based education in public post-secondary institutions of education in this state and of granting post-secondary degrees on the basis of competency-based education;

(2) Identify issues and barriers, including post-secondary accreditation standards, that present challenges to implementing or expanding competency-based education programs in post-secondary institutions of education in this state;

(3) Analyze and describe student outcomes in public post-secondary institutions of education that have implemented competency-based education programs;

(4) Identify funding strategies to implement or expand competency-based education programs to all public post-secondary institutions of education in this state;

(5) Analyze competency-based education models and determine which models have been successful; and

(6) Recommend specific policy changes and initiatives that public post-secondary institutions of education in this state may implement to expand competency-based education. [2017 c.404 §1; 2021 c.523 §2]

Source: Section 350.125 — Report on competency-based education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.522 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.522
341.522 Oregon Promise program
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Student Access and Completion shall administer the Oregon Promise program as provided by this section.

(2) Subject to subsections (7) to (10) of this section, the office shall provide a grant for community college courses to a person who meets the criteria described in subsections (3) to (6) of this section. The grant shall be limited as provided by subsections (7) to (10) of this section.

(3) A grant shall be awarded under this section to a person who meets the following criteria:

(a) Is enrolled in courses that are:

(A) Offered at a community college in this state; and

(B) Determined by the office, in accordance with rules adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, to be required for completion of:

(i) A one-year curriculum for students who plan to transfer to another post-secondary institution of education;

(ii) An associate degree; or

(iii) A program in career and technical education;

(b) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, has been a resident of this state for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in the courses described in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Attained the person’s highest level of education, except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, in this state prior to:

(A) Receiving a diploma under ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) ;

(B) Receiving a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test as provided by ORS 350.175 (Certificates for passing approved high school equivalency tests) ;

(C) Completing grade 12 in compliance with the requirements of ORS 339.035 (Teaching by private teacher, parent or guardian) ; or

(D) Completing grade 12 at a private or parochial school, as described in ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (1)(a);

(d) Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section, attained the person’s highest level of education as described in paragraph (c) of this subsection within six months from the date that the person first enrolls in courses described in paragraph (a) of this subsection for the purpose of receiving a grant under this section;

(e) Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in high school or otherwise demonstrated an equivalent academic ability, as determined by the office according to rules adopted by the commission;

(f) Completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for each academic year and accepted all state and federal aid grants available to the person, if eligible to file the application; and

(g) Has not completed either of the following:

(A) More than a total of 90 credit hours, or the equivalent, at a post-secondary institution of education; or

(B) A curriculum, degree or program, as described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a person otherwise meets the required criteria and has been awarded a grant under subsection (3) of this section, but the person enters into service with a career and technical student organization relating to agriculture or farming that is approved by the Department of Education under ORS 344.077 (Career and Technical Student Organization Grant Program) within six months after the person attained the person’s highest level of education as described in subsection (3)(c) of this section, the person will continue to be eligible to receive the grant if the person first enrolls in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section within six months of finishing the person’s service with the career and technical student organization.

(b) In addition to the situation described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the commission may waive the requirement set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section for a person who shows that the person was unable to timely enroll in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section due to a significant hardship. The commission may adopt rules to implement this paragraph.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A member of the Oregon National Guard who has completed initial active duty training is not required to comply with the criteria set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section in order to receive a grant, provided that the member first enrolls in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section within six months after completing initial active duty training, as evidenced by an official form issued by the United States Department of Defense.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A person who completes the highest level of education as described in subsection (3)(c) of this section while confined in a correctional facility, either serving a sentence of incarceration or as a young person, youth or adjudicated youth, is not required to comply with the criteria set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section in order to receive a grant, provided that the person first enrolls in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section within six months after the date on which the person is first released from a correctional facility following completion of the highest level of education described in subsection (3)(c) of this section.

(B) The eligibility requirements described in subsection (6)(a)(C) of this section may be waived by the office according to rules adopted by the commission for a person who receives a grant under this section in the manner described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(C) As used in this paragraph:

(i) “Adjudicated youth,” “detention facility,” “young person” and “youth” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(ii) “Correctional facility” means any place used for the confinement of young persons, youths or adjudicated youths or persons charged with or convicted of a crime or otherwise confined under a court order, including a:

(I) Youth correction facility;

(II) Detention facility;

(III) Department of Corrections institution;

(IV) Local correctional facility; or

(V) State hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility, with respect to persons detained therein who are youths or adjudicated youths, who are charged with or convicted of a crime or who are detained therein after having been found guilty except for insanity of a crime under ORS 161.290 (Incapacity due to immaturity) to 161.373 (Records for fitness to proceed examination) or having been found responsible except for insanity under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) .

(iii) “Department of Corrections institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) .

(iv) “Local correctional facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) .

(v) “Youth correction facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) .

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If a person was a foster child:

(i) The person shall be treated as meeting the residency criteria for eligibility under subsection (3)(b) of this section if, but for the person’s placement in out-of-state foster care, the person otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (3)(b) of this section.

(ii) The person shall be treated as attaining the person’s highest level of education in this state under subsection (3)(c) of this section if the person attained the person’s highest level of education while placed in out-of-state foster care and the person’s highest level of education substantially meets the requirements under subsection (3)(c) of this section.

(iii) The person is not required to comply with the criteria set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section in order to receive a grant provided that the person completes the highest level of education as described in subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph while in a treatment program and the person first enrolls in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section within 12 months after the date on which the person is released from the treatment program.

(B) Upon request from the commission, the Department of Human Services shall provide documentation of the placement status of a person described in paragraph (c)(A) of this subsection.

(C) As used in this paragraph:

(i) “Foster care” means substitute care for children placed by the Department of Human Services or a tribal child welfare agency away from the child’s parents and for whom the department or agency has placement and care responsibility, including placements in foster family homes, foster homes of relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, child care institutions and preadoptive homes.

(ii) “Foster child” means a child over whom the Department of Human Services retained jurisdiction under ORS 417.200 (Interstate Compact on Placement of Children) for the duration of the child’s placement in foster care outside the State of Oregon.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person continues to remain eligible to receive a grant under this section if the person, in addition to satisfying the criteria specified in subsection (3) of this section, meets the following criteria:

(A) Maintains at least the minimum cumulative grade point average prescribed by the commission based on federal aid grant requirements;

(B) Makes satisfactory academic progress toward a curriculum, degree or program, as described in subsection (3)(a)(B) of this section, as prescribed by the commission based on federal aid grant requirements; and

(C) Enrolls in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section for a sufficient number of credit hours to be considered at least a half-time student each term for at least three terms in each consecutive academic year.

(b) A person who fails to meet an eligibility requirement described in paragraph (a) of this subsection becomes ineligible to receive a grant under this section for the term after which the person fails to meet the eligibility requirement, unless the eligibility requirement is waived by the office according to rules adopted by the commission.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The total amount of a grant awarded under this section shall be based on each term that a person is enrolled in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section. Except as provided in subsections (9) and (10) of this section, after the amount of tuition for the person for the term is reduced by any amounts received by the person in state and federal aid grants, the person shall be eligible for a grant under this section in an amount that equals:

(A) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection, not less than the greater of:

(i) $2,000, adjusted for inflation based on the increase of the average cost of tuition at a community college operated under this chapter in a manner determined by the commission by rule; and

(ii) The person’s actual cost for tuition.

(B) Not more than the lesser of:

(i) The average cost of tuition at a community college in this state, as determined by the office; and

(ii) The person’s actual cost for tuition.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the office determines both that the person’s actual cost for tuition exceeds the amount set forth in paragraph (a)(A)(i) of this subsection and that the person’s actual cost for tuition exceeds the average cost of tuition at a community college in this state, the person shall be eligible for a grant in an amount that equals the average cost of tuition at a community college in this state.

(B) If the office determines that the person’s actual cost for tuition is less than the amount set forth in paragraph (a)(A)(i) of this subsection, the person shall be eligible for a grant in an amount that equals the amount set forth in paragraph (a)(A)(i) of this subsection.

(c) The minimum amount of a grant, as calculated under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, may be prorated for a person who is enrolled in courses described in subsection (3)(a) of this section for a sufficient number of credit hours to be considered at least a half-time student but not a full-time student.

(d) The commission may prescribe by rule whether to include fees, and any limitations related to the inclusion of fees, when determining the actual cost of tuition or the average cost of tuition under this subsection.

(8) The commission may adopt by rule the priority by which grants are awarded, which may allow for preference to be given to persons enrolled in school districts or high schools that meet specified criteria.

(9) Prior to the start of the fall term of each academic year, the commission shall determine whether there are sufficient moneys to award a grant under this section to each person who meets the criteria described in subsections (3) to (6) of this section. When making a determination under this subsection, the commission may consider both projected resources and statutory modifications that will take effect during the current biennium. On the basis of this determination the commission may:

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

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

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If at any time the commission determines that there are insufficient moneys to provide a grant to each person who has been awarded a grant under this section, the commission may decrease the total amount of the grant awarded.

(b) If at any time the commission determines that the amount of moneys available to operate the Oregon Promise program exceeds the amount determined under subsection (9) of this section, the commission may reduce or eliminate any limitation on eligibility to receive a grant under this section that was previously imposed by the commission under subsection (9)(a) of this section.

(c) The commission shall promptly notify the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly responsible for higher education each time the commission takes any action under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection.

(11) The commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section, including any requirements related to:

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

(b) Determining whether a person is eligible for a grant under this section, including whether the person shall be given priority as allowed under subsection (8) of this section;

(c) Implementing programs or policies that improve the academic success or completion rates for persons who receive a grant under this section;

(d) Prescribing eligibility requirements and grant calculations for persons dually enrolled in a community college and a public university; and

(e) Evaluating the impact of the program established under this section, including any requirements for reporting data needed for evaluations.

(12) No later than December 31 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit to an interim legislative committee related to education a report that summarizes the commission’s findings on the impact of the program established under this section. The report shall include:

(a) Student completion rates of curricula, degrees and programs described in subsection (3)(a)(B) of this section;

(b) The amount of federal aid grants received by persons who received a grant under this section;

(c) The financial impact of the program on school districts that had students receive a grant under this section;

(d) The financial impact and the enrollment impact of the program on community colleges and public universities in this state; and

(e) The overall success rate of the program and financial impact of the program. [2015 c.697 §2; 2016 c.75 §1; 2017 c.66 §18; 2017 c.697 §§1,2; 2019 c.384 §2; 2019 c.596 §1; 2020 s.s.1 c.19 §1; 2021 c.489 §26; 2022 c.81 §18]

Source: Section 341.522 — Oregon Promise program; grant for tuition for recent graduates who meet criteria; rules; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.675 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.675
341.675 Authority to incur bonded indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) A community college district may contract a bonded indebtedness for any one or more of the following purposes in and for the district:

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

(b) To acquire or to improve all property, real and personal, appurtenant thereto or connected therewith, including self-financing facilities;

(c) To fund or refund outstanding indebtedness; and

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

(2) The community college district may use the proceeds received from the sale of bonds to pay for any costs incurred by the district in issuing and selling such bonds, including but not limited to, attorney fees and the cost of publishing notices of bond elections, printing such bonds and advertising such bonds for sale.

(3) The aggregate amount of such district bonded indebtedness shall not exceed one and one-half percent (0.015) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(4) For purposes of any law relating to bonded indebtedness, “community college district” includes a “community college service district.” [1971 c.513 §§37,43; 1991 c.459 §385; 1997 c.271 §2]

Source: Section 341.675 — Authority to incur bonded indebtedness; aggregate amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.057 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.057
358.057 Value and significance of state historic trails
Status: in_force

Oregon recognizes the value and significance of its historic trails, including:

(1) The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail;

(2) The Oregon National Historic Trail;

(3) The Applegate National Historic Trail;

(4) The Nez Perce National Historic Trail;

(5) Alternate routes of the Oregon Trail including:

(a) The Whitman Mission Route;

(b) The Upper Columbia River Route;

(c) The Meek Cutoff;

(d) The Free Emigrant Road; and

(e) The Cutoff to the Barlow Road; and

(6) Major historic trails of Oregon including:

(a) The Klamath Trail;

(b) The Jedediah Smith Route;

(c) The Nathaniel Wyeth Route;

(d) The Benjamin Bonneville Route;

(e) The Ewing Young Route;

(f) The John Fremont Route; and

(g) The Santiam Wagon Road. [1995 c.479 §1]

Source: Section 358.057 — Value and significance of state historic trails , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.565 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.565
341.565 Boundary board
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall constitute the boundary board for making any changes in the boundaries of community college districts. The commission on its own motion or on petition from a petitioning territory may propose changes in the boundaries of a community college district. The commission must find that the proposed change will have no substantially adverse effect upon the ability of the affected districts to provide and continue their programs and is not made solely for tax advantages to property owners in the district or area affected by the proposed change. The commission may submit the question of a boundary change to a vote of the electors of the territories affected by the boundary change. The election must be held on the same day in each of the affected territories.

(2) A petition shall be in a form prescribed by the commission and must contain the information that the commission requires. The petition shall:

(a) Contain a minimum number of signatures as fixed by the commission; and

(b) Be either received by the commission, or mailed to the commission as evidenced by a postmark date, no later than 90 days after the date the first signature on the petition is recorded.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before any order changing boundaries of an existing district is entered, the commission shall set dates for a public hearing in the area to be included in the district or excluded from the district by the proposed boundary change and, in the case of annexation of new territory, in the principal town of the existing district that annexes the new territory. The commission shall give notice of the public hearing in the manner required in ORS 341.357 (Publication of notices) .

(b) At the time set in the notice, the commission or its authorized representative shall conduct a public hearing on the motion or petition and may adjourn the hearing from time to time.

(c) If the commission determines that it is unable to locate a suitable venue to hold a public hearing in an area described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the commission shall hold the public hearing at a suitable venue that is as close to the area described in paragraph (a) of this subsection as the commission can reasonably locate.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If, upon final hearing, the commission approves the motion or petition or affirms the vote of the electors of the affected territories, the commission shall:

(A) Make an order describing the revised boundaries of the district; and

(B) Not sooner than 20 days after making the order, submit a copy of the order to the Legislative Assembly for approval.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The order becomes final when the order is approved by the Legislative Assembly.

(B) If the order is not approved, the commission may revise the order and resubmit the order to the Legislative Assembly but not sooner than 60 days after the action of disapproval was taken.

(C) If the Legislative Assembly fails to take any action on an order submitted under this subsection, the commission may resubmit an unrevised order to the Legislative Assembly without holding the public hearings described in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Any division of assets and liabilities required by a change in the boundaries of a district shall be made pursuant to ORS 341.573 (Division of assets and liabilities) .

(6) When the boundaries of a district are changed, if the final order of the commission or an election held under ORS 341.569 (When election on change required) :

(a) Occurs between July 1 and March 31, inclusive, the change takes effect on the June 30 following the final order or election favoring the change.

(b) Occurs between April 1 and June 30, inclusive, the change takes effect on the June 30 of the following year.

(7) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1971 c.513 §83; 1977 c.827 §2; 1995 c.67 §26; 2001 c.138 §16; 2003 c.574 §3; 2013 c.747 §65; 2021 c.53 §1]

Source: Section 341.565 — Boundary board; petition, hearings; legislative approval required; effective date of change; filing of change , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.613 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.613
348.613 Bond or letter of credit requirement for schools approved to confer academic degree
Status: in_force

(1) A school approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to confer any academic degree under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) shall annually obtain a bond or letter of credit demonstrating that the school is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students. A bond or letter of credit must be purchased and maintained by the school for the entire period that the school operates in this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A bond obtained pursuant to this section must be with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state.

(b) A letter of credit obtained under this section must be an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(3) The corporate surety for a bond obtained pursuant to this section, or the insured institution for a letter of credit obtained pursuant to this section, must notify the commission if the bond or letter of credit is canceled for any reason. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the surety or institution is liable under the bond or letter of credit until the latest of the following dates:

(a) The date specified in the notice to the commission that the bond or letter of credit is canceled;

(b) The 30th business day after the date the surety or institution mails the notice to the commission that the bond or letter of credit is canceled; or

(c) The date on which the commission receives the notice from the surety or institution that the bond or letter of credit is canceled.

(4) A bond or letter of credit obtained pursuant to this section shall:

(a) Be filed with, and stored by, the commission;

(b) Be executed to the State of Oregon;

(c) Be in an amount, equal to or less than the rolling annual average of prepaid tuition held by the school at any time, calculated by the commission to reimburse students enrolled at the school for tuition paid by the student to the school if the school ceases to provide instruction;

(d) Be in a form approved by the Attorney General; and

(e) Contain as a condition of the bond or letter of credit that the school that is approved by the commission must provide educational services without fraud or fraudulent representation and in compliance with ORS chapter 348 and any applicable rules adopted by the commission.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a student enrolled in a school that is subject to this section shall have a personal right of action against the school, against the surety on the school’s bond and against the letter of credit if the student suffers monetary loss as a result of the school’s failure to provide instruction for which the student has paid tuition.

(b) A student who brings a claim under this subsection may not recover more than the amount of the student’s monetary loss.

(6) The sureties on a bond obtained pursuant to this section, and the issuer of a letter of credit obtained pursuant to this section, are not liable for any action that occurs after the date on which the commission revokes the approval of a school under ORS 348.612 (Probation or suspension or revocation of approval) . [2015 c.327 §2]

Source: Section 348.613 — Bond or letter of credit requirement for schools approved to confer academic degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.841 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.841
327.841 Birth Through Five Literacy Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Birth Through Five Literacy Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

(2) The Birth Through Five Literacy Fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated or otherwise transferred to the Birth Through Five Literacy Fund by the Legislative Assembly; and

(b) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source.

(3) Moneys in the Birth Through Five Literacy Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Early Learning and Care for the Birth Through Five Literacy Plan established under ORS 327.839 (Birth Through Five Literacy Plan) . [2023 c.534 §11]

Note: See note under 327.825 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 327.841 — Birth Through Five Literacy Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.716 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.716
348.716 Oregon Education Fund
Status: in_force

The Oregon Education Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Oregon Education Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for public education and education lottery bond debt service. Seventy-five percent of the declared earnings of the Education Stability Fund as described in ORS 348.696 (Education Stability Fund) shall be transferred monthly to the Oregon Education Fund as directed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Investment earnings on amounts in the Oregon Education Fund shall be credited to the Oregon Education Fund. The Legislative Assembly may, but shall be under no legal obligation to, allocate and appropriate amounts in the Oregon Education Fund to pay education lottery bonds. The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may specify when during any fiscal year amounts shall be transferred from the Oregon Education Fund to be used for public education or education lottery bonds. [1999 c.44 §8; 2001 c.536 §10; 2002 s.s.3 c.6 §§8,8a; 2009 c.805 §6]

Note: 348.716 (Oregon Education Fund) 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 348.716 — Oregon Education Fund; use; payment of education lottery bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.276 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.276
357.276 Deposit and disbursement of district funds
Status: in_force

(1) The money of the district shall be deposited, in the discretion of the district board, either with the county treasurer of the county, in accordance with subsections (2) to (4) of this section, or in one or more banks or savings and loan associations to be designated by the board. Funds deposited in a bank or savings and loan association shall be withdrawn or paid out only upon proper order and warrant or check signed by the secretary and countersigned by the president of the district board. The board may by resolution designate a secretary pro tempore or a president pro tempore who may sign warrants or checks on behalf of the secretary and president, respectively.

(2) If district funds are deposited with the county treasurer, when the tax collector pays over to the county treasurer moneys collected for a district, the county treasurer shall keep the moneys in the county treasury as follows:

(a) The county treasurer shall place and keep in a fund called the operation and maintenance fund of the district (naming it) the moneys levied by the district board for that fund.

(b) The county treasurer shall place and keep in a fund called the construction fund of the district (naming it) the moneys levied by the board for construction, reconstruction and alteration.

(3) The county treasurer shall pay out moneys from the funds only upon the written order of the board, signed by the president and countersigned by the secretary. The order shall specify the name of the person to whom the money is to be paid and the fund from which it is to be paid, and shall state generally the purpose for which the payment is made. The order shall be entered in the minutes of the board.

(4) The county treasurer shall keep the order as a voucher, and shall keep a specific account of the county treasurer’s receipts and disbursements of money for the district. [1981 c.226 §13]

Source: Section 357.276 — Deposit and disbursement of district funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.740 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.740
334.740 Nomination
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) , the nomination of a candidate to serve as a director of the new education service district from a zone, when made by a petition, shall be signed by electors registered in the zone in which the candidate is a resident. The nomination of a candidate to serve as a director of the new education service district at large, when made by a petition, shall be signed by electors of the district. A candidate must be qualified to vote in the election in which the individual is a candidate and must be qualified to hold office as a director of an education service district. [1963 c.544 §50f; 1965 c.100 §209; 1973 c.796 §51; 1983 c.83 §69; 1983 c.350 §189; 2001 c.518 §10; 2019 c.449 §35]

Source: Section 334.740 — Nomination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.243 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.243
343.243 Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs
Status: in_force

(1) Each school year, the Department of Education shall receive an amount, as calculated under this section, from the State School Fund to pay the costs of educating children in programs under ORS 343.261 (Instruction of certain hospitalized children) , 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) and 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) .

(2) To meet the requirements of ORS 343.261 (Instruction of certain hospitalized children) , the department shall receive from the State School Fund an amount that is equal to the product of the following:

(a) The average net operating expenditure per student of all school districts during the preceding school year; and

(b) The number of slots available for students in the hospital programs under ORS 343.261 (Instruction of certain hospitalized children) , as determined by the department for the school year.

(3) To meet the requirements of ORS 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) , the department shall receive from the State School Fund an amount that is equal to the product of the following:

(a) The average net operating expenditure per student of all school districts during the preceding school year; and

(b) The number of slots available for all students in eligible day treatment programs and eligible residential treatment programs under ORS 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) for the school year, as determined by the Department of Education based on information received from the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Youth Authority and eligible day treatment programs and eligible residential treatment programs.

(4) To meet the requirements of ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) , the Department of Education shall receive from the State School Fund an amount that is equal to the product of the following:

(a) The average net operating expenditure per student of all school districts during the preceding school year; and

(b) The resident average daily membership of students enrolled in a program under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) for one-half of the school day or more, exclusive of preschool children covered by ORS 343.533 (Transportation service to preschool children with disabilities) .

(5) The children covered by this section shall be enumerated in the average daily membership of the district providing the instruction but the district may not accrue credit for days’ attendance of such children for the purpose of distributing state school funds.

(6) The liability of a district shall not exceed the amount established under this section even if the child is otherwise subject to ORS 336.575 (Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program) and 336.580 (Education at youth care centers) .

(7) The department shall credit amounts received from the State School Fund under this section to the appropriate subaccount in the Special Education Account. [1985 c.555 §7; 1987 c.282 §1; 1989 c.875 §1; 1989 c.971 §5; 1991 c.167 §25; 1991 c.780 §37; 1999 c.684 §1; 2001 c.36 §1; 2001 c.900 §243; 2009 c.439 §1; 2011 c.701 §3]

Source: Section 343.243 — Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs; calculation of amount received; disposition of amount received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.100 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.100
359.100 Grants and services from public and private sources
Status: in_force

(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall prepare and study plans for participation of public agencies and associations in federal government programs for the support and encouragement of the arts.

(2) The program may apply for and accept grants or services from the federal government or any of its agencies, from associations, individuals and private corporations to carry out the purposes of ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) .

(3) Grants or services from individuals, associations or private corporations shall not be accepted if restricted to a use which would be contrary to the laws of this state. [1967 c.321 §10; 1993 c.209 §11]

Source: Section 359.100 — Grants and services from public and private sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.389 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.389
339.389 Receipt by Department of Education from Department of Human Services of notification of report or investigation of abuse
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Education receives from the Department of Human Services notification of a report of abuse or receives a report on the outcomes of an investigation of abuse, as provided by ORS 419B.019 (Investigation of report involving school) or 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) , and the notification or report involves a child and a person who is a school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer, the Department of Education may notify, as soon as practicable, any education provider that the Department of Education determines must be notified to ensure the safety of children.

(2) When providing notice to an education provider under subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Education:

(a) Shall include any information the department determines is necessary to ensure the safety of children, including the name of the school and the name of the person who allegedly committed the suspected abuse.

(b) May not disclose the name and address of, or any other identifying information about, the person who made the report of suspected abuse.

(3) The Department of Education may provide information related to the notification or report received as described in subsection (1) of this section to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission if the department determines that:

(a) The commission must be notified to ensure the safety of children; and

(b) The notification or report involves a person who is licensed by the commission.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , any information received as provided by this section is not a public record and is not subject to public inspection.

(b) Any person or entity who receives information under this section may not release the information, unless as otherwise provided by law.

(5) The State Board of Education may adopt rules for the purposes of implementing this section. [2021 c.386 §4]

Source: Section 339.389 — Receipt by Department of Education from Department of Human Services of notification of report or investigation of abuse; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.435 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.435
354.435 Distance learning course outlines
Status: in_force

Distance learning course outlines shall be submitted by the course providers to the Department of Education for review and evaluation. [1991 c.710 §5]

Source: Section 354.435 — Distance learning course outlines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.685 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.685
352.685 Oregon Criminal Justice Scientific Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

The Oregon Criminal Justice Scientific Advisory Committee is established to provide assistance and advice to the Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute. The director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government shall appoint the members of the advisory committee. In order to serve as a member of the advisory committee, a person must have earned a graduate degree in a related field from an accredited university. [Formerly 352.202]

Source: Section 352.685 — Oregon Criminal Justice Scientific Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.045 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.045
338.045 Proposal requirements
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant seeking to establish a public charter school shall submit a written proposal to a school district board.

(2) The proposal shall include, but need not be limited to:

(a) The identification of the applicant;

(b) The name of the proposed public charter school;

(c) A description of the philosophy and mission of the public charter school;

(d) A description of the curriculum of the public charter school;

(e) A description of the expected results of the curriculum and the verified methods of measuring and reporting objective results that will show the growth of knowledge of students attending the public charter school and allow comparisons with public schools;

(f) The governance structure of the public charter school;

(g) The projected enrollment to be maintained and the ages or grades to be served;

(h) The target population of students the public charter school will be designed to serve;

(i) A description of any distinctive learning or teaching techniques to be used in the public charter school;

(j) The legal address, facilities and physical location of the public charter school, if known;

(k) A description of admission policies and application procedures;

(L) The statutes and rules that shall apply to the public charter school;

(m) The proposed budget and financial plan for the public charter school and evidence that the proposed budget and financial plan for the public charter school are financially sound;

(n) A description of the financial management system for the public charter school, an explanation of how the financial management system will meet the requirements of ORS 338.095 (Financial management system) (1) and a plan for having the financial management system in place at the time the school begins operating;

(o) The standards for behavior and the procedures for the discipline, suspension or expulsion of students;

(p) The proposed school calendar for the public charter school, including the length of the school day and school year;

(q) A description of the proposed staff members and required qualifications of teachers at the public charter school;

(r) The date upon which the public charter school would begin operating;

(s) The arrangements for any necessary special education and related services provided pursuant to ORS 338.165 (Special education students) for children with disabilities who may attend the public charter school;

(t) Information on the manner in which community groups may be involved in the planning and development process of the public charter school;

(u) The term of the charter;

(v) The plan for performance bonding or insuring the public charter school, including buildings and liabilities;

(w) A proposed plan for the placement of public charter school teachers, other school employees and students of the public charter school upon termination or nonrenewal of a charter;

(x) The manner in which the program review and fiscal audit will be conducted; and

(y) In the case of an existing public school being converted to charter status:

(A) The alternative arrangements for students who choose not to attend the public charter school and for teachers and other school employees who choose not to participate in the public charter school; and

(B) The relationship that will exist between the public charter school and its employees, including evidence that the terms and conditions of employment have been addressed with affected employees and their recognized representative, if any.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section:

(a) The school district board may require any additional information the board considers relevant to the formation or operation of a public charter school.

(b) Each member of a proposed public charter school governing body must provide an acknowledgment of understanding related to the standards of conduct and the liabilities of a director of a nonprofit organization, as those standards and liabilities are described in ORS chapter 65, if the public charter school is organized as required by ORS 338.035 (Establishment requirements) (2)(a)(B) and (C).

(4) At the request of the applicant, the school district board may provide technical assistance in developing the proposal for operation of the public charter school.

(5) School districts, education service districts and other public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , shall make available to the public lists of vacant and unused public buildings and portions of buildings that may be suitable for the operation of a public charter school. The lists shall be provided to developing or operating public charter schools within 30 days of a written request. Nothing in this subsection requires the owner of a building on the list to sell or lease the building or any portion of the building to a public charter school or a public charter school governing body. [1999 c.200 §6; 2007 c.671 §1; 2009 c.691 §4; 2011 c.684 §4; 2013 c.265 §2]

Source: Section 338.045 — Proposal requirements; technical assistance; buildings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.425 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.425
326.425 Early Learning Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Early Learning Council is established.

(2) The council is established to coordinate a unified and aligned system of early learning services for the purposes of ensuring that:

(a) Children enter school ready to learn; and

(b) Families are healthy, stable and attached.

(3) The Early Learning Council shall accomplish the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section by:

(a) Designating a committee to serve as the state advisory council for purposes of:

(A) The federal Head Start Act, as provided by ORS 417.796 (Early childhood education and development programs and services) .

(B) Providing advice on matters related to the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program.

(b) Coordinating an integrated system that aligns the delivery of early learning services.

(c) Coordinating the Oregon Early Learning System created by ORS 417.727 (Oregon Early Learning System) .

(4) The council consists of members appointed as provided by subsections (5) and (6) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor shall appoint 11 voting members who are appointed for a term of four years and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. A person appointed under this subsection may not be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms as a council member.

(b) When determining whom to appoint to the council under this subsection, the Governor shall:

(A) Ensure that each congressional district of this state is represented;

(B) Ensure that at least one member represents the tribes of this state;

(C) Ensure that at least one member represents the workforces for child care and early learning;

(D) Ensure that each member meets the following qualifications:

(i) Demonstrates leadership skills in civics or the member’s profession;

(ii) To the greatest extent practicable, contributes to the council’s representation of the geographic, ethnic, gender, racial and economic diversity of this state; and

(iii) Contributes to the council’s expertise, knowledge and experience in early childhood development, early childhood care, early childhood education, family financial stability, populations disproportionately burdened by poor education outcomes and outcome-based best practices; and

(E) Solicit recommendations from the Speaker of the House of Representatives for at least two members and from the President of the Senate for at least two members.

(6) In addition to the members appointed under subsection (5) of this section, the Governor shall appoint nonvoting, ex officio members who represent relevant state agencies.

(7) The activities of the council shall be directed and supervised by the Early Learning System Director.

(8) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the council may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the council is charged with administering. When adopting rules related to child care, the council must appoint an advisory committee in accordance with ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) that includes representatives of child care providers that are licensed or not licensed, as appropriate. [2011 c.519 §4; 2012 c.36 §§22a,22b; 2012 c.37 §3; 2015 c.774 §§14,14a,44; 2019 c.395 §§1,2; 2021 c.631 §18; 2023 c.547 §4; 2023 c.604 §§5,6]

Source: Section 326.425 — Early Learning Council; purposes; members; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.995 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.995
345.995 Schedule of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) After consultation with the advisory committee established under ORS 345.330 (Advisory committee) , the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall adopt by rule a schedule or schedules establishing the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) . A civil penalty may not exceed $500 per violation. The commission shall consult with the Attorney General before adopting the schedule of penalties for violations of ORS 345.120 (Investigations) (3)(d).

(2) In imposing a penalty for violation of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) pursuant to the schedule or schedules authorized by this section, the commission shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(b) Any prior violations of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) or rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(c) The economic and financial conditions of the person incurring a penalty.

(3) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the commission considers proper and consistent with the public welfare.

(4) The commission may impose penalties that may be remitted or mitigated on condition that a particular violation not continue or occur after a certain period not to exceed 15 days.

(5) From each penalty recovered under this section, the commission may retain reasonable costs related to the investigation and assessment of the penalty. This subsection does not apply to penalties that are required to be deposited in the Tuition Protection Fund established under ORS 345.110 (Tuition Protection Fund) . [1975 c.478 §24; 1991 c.67 §88; 1993 c.45 §281; 2012 c.104 §39; 2013 c.643 §§1,2; 2017 c.422 §4]

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

Source: Section 345.995 — Schedule of civil penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.685 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.685
344.685 Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund, not to exceed the sum of $750,000, for the use of the Department of Human Services. The revolving fund shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to be held in a special account against which the department may draw checks for the purposes of paying expenses of vocational rehabilitation services when it is appropriate to make immediate payments for such services, including advance payments to applicants for vocational rehabilitation.

(2) Disbursements from the revolving fund may be made by the department and all vouchers for payments made from the fund shall be approved by the Director of Human Services. When payments are so approved, reimbursements shall be made to the department revolving fund upon order of the director out of funds in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account. [1967 c.483 §§2,4; 1969 c.597 §168; 1969 c.614 §§3,3a; 2001 c.900 §59]

Source: Section 344.685 — Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.810 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.810
336.810 Student Driver Training Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Student Driver Training Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All payments required under ORS 336.795 (Purposes of traffic safety education course) to 336.815 (Contract with commercial driver training school) and moneys paid into the fund under ORS 802.110 (Procedures for financial administration) and all expenses incurred in the administration of those sections shall be made to and borne by the fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall annually distribute the funds available in the Student Driver Training Fund in the manner provided in ORS 336.805 (Reimbursement to course provider) and 336.807 (Reimbursement to Department of Human Services) .

(3) The department shall make periodic studies to determine the effectiveness of traffic safety education courses conducted under authority of ORS 336.790 (Definitions for ORS 336.790 to 336.820) to 336.820 (Sanctions for violation of ORS 336.790 to 336.820) . [Formerly 343.740; 1999 c.328 §10; 2009 c.394 §5]

Source: Section 336.810 — Student Driver Training Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.372 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.372
327.372 Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education
Status: in_force

(1) Activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs shall be funded as provided by this section.

(2) The Department of Education shall distribute moneys in the Connecting Education to Careers Account established by ORS 327.376 (Connecting Education to Careers Account) as follows:

(a) Forty percent for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education that are described in subsection (3) of this section. Moneys shall be distributed by the department under this paragraph based on recommendations of the STEM Investment Council.

(b) Sixty percent for activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are described in subsection (4) of this section. Moneys shall be distributed by the department under this paragraph based on recommendations of the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) .

(3) Moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2)(a) of this section to fund activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education shall be used to:

(a) Expand and sustain regional networks that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(b) Award grants that expand the implementation of effective programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, that propose innovative approaches or programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics or that provide professional development related to teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(c) Provide funding to recruit, retain and support underserved students, as defined by the State Board of Education by rule, for programs that are offered at community colleges and public universities and that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(d) Develop a systematic survey of facility use to determine how savings for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education can be achieved.

(e) Fund any other activities related to science, engineering and mathematics education that are identified by the STEM Investment Council.

(4) Moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2)(b) of this section to fund activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs shall be used for:

(a) Programs that expose students to career and technical education programs that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(b) Career and Technical Education Revitalization grants awarded under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) .

(c) Student leadership organizations related to career and technical education programs that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(d) Distribution to school districts to support career and technical education programs in the school district that are approved by the Department of Education as being high quality and that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs. Moneys must be distributed to each school and public charter school in the school district based on the number of students enrolled at the school with the following characteristics:

(A) Students who are enrolled in and earned three or more credits for courses that are part of a career and technical education program that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are approved by the Department of Education.

(B) Students who acquire an industry credential that can lead to a high wage and high demand job and that is approved by the Department of Education.

(C) Students described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph who are historically underserved, as defined by the State Board of Education by rule.

(e) Administration of grants for the purpose of expanding teacher training programs and opportunities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(f) Administration of a pilot program to increase students’ exposure and access to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(g) Funding any other activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are identified by the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) .

(5) Except as otherwise provided, moneys distributed under subsections (3) and (4) of this section shall be distributed to school districts, education service districts, public schools, public charter schools, community colleges, public universities or statewide nonprofit organizations promoting student leadership in career and technical education or any combination thereof or in partnership with youth job development organizations, as defined in ORS 344.415 (Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425) , other nonprofit organizations or other entities identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(6) From the moneys available under subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Education, the STEM Investment Council and the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) combined may retain no more than a total of five percent of all moneys distributed for a fiscal year for administrative expenses incurred under this section.

(7) The Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council and the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) , shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly related to distributions made under this section. The report must include metrics that identify how distributions made under this section are contributing to the development of a skilled workforce that is able to secure high wage and high demand jobs. [2015 c.763 §1; 2015 c.763 §2; 2017 c.184 §§1,2]

Note: 327.372 (Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education) and 327.376 (Connecting Education to Careers Account) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 327.372 — Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.316 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.316
328.316 Impact aid revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to an agreement between a school district board and the governing body of an Indian tribe whose reservation is located partly or wholly within the district, a school district board, by resolution, may issue negotiable impact aid revenue bonds pursuant to this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the average amount of impact aid revenues that a school district receives equals the total amount of impact aid revenues received by the school district for the five years immediately preceding the year the bonds are issued, divided by five.

(b) The aggregate principal sum of impact aid revenue bonds that may be issued by a school district board may not exceed five times the average amount of impact aid revenues that the school district receives annually from the federal government.

(3) A school district may use bond proceeds from impact aid revenue bonds to:

(a) Pay the cost of school capital construction projects on the Indian reservation where the students reside for which the school district received impact aid revenues;

(b) Pay the cost of bond-related expenses incurred by the school district; and

(c) Fund any reserves or sinking accounts established by the resolution that authorized the issuance of the bonds. [2003 c.343 §3]

Source: Section 328.316 — Impact aid revenue bonds; issuance; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.230 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.230
328.230 Issuance of bonds upon favorable vote
Status: in_force

If the electors of the district approve the contracting of bonded indebtedness, the bonds shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §53; 1971 c.140 §1; 1983 c.350 §139; 2007 c.783 §128]

Source: Section 328.230 — Issuance of bonds upon favorable vote , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.027 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.027
352.027 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

Chapter 768, Oregon Laws 2013, is intended to preserve the autonomy of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . [2013 c.768 §172a; 2017 c.440 §8]

Note: 352.027 (Legislative intent) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 352 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 768, Oregon Laws 2013,” for the words “this 2013 Act” in section 172a, chapter 768, Oregon Laws 2013, compiled as 352.027 (Legislative intent) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . The sections for which substitution otherwise would be made may be determined by referring to the 2013 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 352.027 — Legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.018 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.018
357.018 State Library networks
Status: in_force

The State Library may:

(1) With the advice of the libraries of this state, establish and provide a network whereby the library resources in this state are made available to all of the people of this state under reasonable conditions and subject to appropriate compensation to libraries providing library services to persons outside their normal service areas; and

(2) Provide for state participation in regional, national or international library networks and systems designed to increase the quality of library services for the people of this state. [2015 c.328 §3]

Source: Section 357.018 — State Library networks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.033 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.033
352.033 Status of public universities
Status: in_force

A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is a governmental entity performing governmental functions and exercising governmental powers. A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is not considered a unit of local or municipal government or a state agency, board, commission or institution for purposes of state statutes or constitutional provisions. [2013 c.768 §2a; 2017 c.440 §15]

(Temporary provisions relating to the definition of “State Board of Higher Education” for bonding purposes)

Note: Section 220, chapter 767, Oregon Laws 2015, provides:

Sec. 220. For purposes of Article XI-M, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution, a building owned by the State Board of Higher Education includes a building owned by:

(1) The State Board of Higher Education on the date before August 14, 2013, that, as a result of sections 2 and 3 of this 2015 Act and the amendments to ORS 352.054 (Names of governing boards of public universities) by section 1 of this 2015 Act, is on the effective date of this 2015 Act [July 27, 2015] owned by another agency or public corporation of this state and used for purposes within the authority of the board on the date before the effective date of this 2015 Act.

(2) An agency or public corporation of this state on or after the effective date of this 2015 Act and used for purposes within the authority of the board before the effective date of this 2015 Act. [2015 c.767 §220]

Source: Section 352.033 — Status of public universities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.285 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.285
350.285 Waiver of tuition for family members of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Purple Heart recipients
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child” means a child, adopted child or stepchild of either a service member or a Purple Heart recipient.

(b) “Eligible post-secondary institution” means:

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

(B) The Oregon Health and Science University.

(c) “Purple Heart recipient” means a person, alive or deceased, who:

(A) Was relieved or discharged from service in the Armed Forces of the United States with either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; and

(B) Was awarded the Purple Heart in 2001 or thereafter for wounds received in combat.

(d) “Qualified student” means a child, a spouse or an unremarried surviving spouse of a service member or a child of a Purple Heart recipient.

(e) “Service member” means a person who:

(A) As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, died on active duty;

(B) As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, died as a result of a military service connected disability; or

(C) Is 100 percent disabled as the result of a military service connected disability, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) to (7) of this section, an eligible post-secondary institution shall waive tuition for a qualified student for courses that may lead to a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree. A qualified student who received a tuition waiver for a baccalaureate degree may also qualify for a tuition waiver for a master’s degree.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The maximum waiver granted under this section shall be as follows:

(A) For a baccalaureate degree, the total number of credit hours that equals four years of full-time attendance at an eligible post-secondary institution.

(B) For a master’s degree, the total number of credit hours that equals two years of full-time attendance at an eligible post-secondary institution.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a waiver may not exceed the total number of credit hours the qualified student needs to graduate with a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree.

(4) A waiver may be granted under this section only for credit hours for courses that are offered by an eligible post-secondary institution and are available for enrollment.

(5) A qualified student may receive a waiver under this section if the student:

(a) At the time of application for a waiver, is considered a resident of this state for the purpose of determining tuition to be paid at an eligible post-secondary institution; and

(b) Has been admitted to an eligible post-secondary institution for a baccalaureate degree program or has been admitted to a master’s degree program at an eligible post-secondary institution.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A child who applies for a waiver under this section must be 23 years of age or younger at the time the child applies for a waiver.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a child who is older than 23 years of age is eligible for a waiver for a master’s degree if the child:

(A) Applied for and received a waiver for a baccalaureate degree when the child was 23 years of age or younger; and

(B) Applied for a waiver for a master’s degree within 12 months of receiving a baccalaureate degree.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The amount of tuition waived under this section may be reduced by the amount of any federal aid scholarships or grants, awards from the Oregon Opportunity Grant program established under ORS 348.205 (Oregon Opportunity Grant program) , or any other aid from the eligible post-secondary institution, received by the qualified student.

(b) The amount of tuition waived under this section may not be reduced by the amount of any Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35 paid to a qualified student. [Formerly 351.656]

Source: Section 350.285 — Waiver of tuition for family members of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Purple Heart recipients , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.211 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.211
336.211 Vision screenings and eye examinations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “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.

(b) “Eye examination” means an eye examination that:

(A) Is conducted by a person licensed by the Oregon Board of Optometry under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) or a person licensed by the Oregon Medical Board under ORS chapter 677 and trained in eye surgery and eye disease; and

(B) Involves any diagnosis of the eye and any measurement or assistance of the powers or range of vision of the eye.

(c) “Vision screening” means an eye screening test to identify potential vision health problems that is conducted by a person who is:

(A) Licensed by the Oregon Board of Optometry under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) ;

(B) Licensed by the Oregon Medical Board under ORS chapter 677 and trained in eye surgery and eye disease;

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

(D) A school nurse, an employee of an education provider or a person or nonprofit entity designated by the Department of Education to provide vision screening to students who is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(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) A vision screening or an eye examination; and

(B) Any further examinations or necessary treatments of the eye or assistance of the powers or range of vision of the eye.

(b) The certification required by this subsection must be provided no later than 120 days after the student begins the educational program.

(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; or

(b) The vision screening or eye examination is contrary to the religious beliefs of the student or the parent or guardian of the student.

(4) Each education provider shall:

(a) Ensure that the requirements of this section are met. Failure by a student to meet the requirements of this section may not result in a program’s or school’s prohibiting the student from attending the program or school, but may result in withholding report cards or similar actions.

(b) File in the student’s vision health record any certifications and any results of a vision screening or an eye examination known by the education provider.

(c) Provide the parent or guardian of each student with information about the vision screenings and eye examinations, and information about further examinations or necessary treatments.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon application of a person that provides students with vision screenings, the Department of Education shall reimburse the person for any necessary expenses incurred by the person in the provision of the vision screenings.

(b) A person may receive reimbursement under this subsection for the provision of a vision screening to any student of an education provider, regardless of whether the student has complied with subsection (2) or (3) of this section. Nothing in this paragraph removes the requirement that a student must comply with subsection (2) or (3) of this section.

(c) Reimbursements made under this subsection:

(A) May not exceed $4 per vision screening per student per school year.

(B) Must be paid from the Vision Health Account established under ORS 336.212 (Vision Health Account) .

(C) May not exceed amounts available in the Vision Health Account.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Health Policy Board, shall adopt by rule any standards for the implementation of this section.

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules that:

(A) Prescribe the process by which a person or nonprofit entity is designated by the Department of Education to provide vision screenings; and

(B) Establish the process for providing reimbursements under subsection (5) of this section, including the prioritization of persons to receive a reimbursement if the total amount available for reimbursements exceeds the total amount requested for reimbursements. [2013 c.585 §1; 2017 c.640 §1; 2021 c.648 §1; 2023 c.547 §20; 2023 c.602 §45]

Source: Section 336.211 — Vision screenings and eye examinations; reimbursements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.357 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.357
341.357 Publication of notices
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by ORS chapter 255 and ORS 294.448 (Manner of publication) (Local Budget Law) and 341.670 (System for reporting finances) , notice of community college district organization and merger, community college district budgets and community college district purchasing shall be given only as provided in this section.

(2) Whenever notice is required, the board shall cause the notice to be published in one or more of the newspapers published in the district and having a general circulation in the district. If no newspaper is published in the district, the notice shall be published in some newspaper designated by the board and having circulation throughout the district. The notice shall be published in at least two issues of each designated newspaper.

(3) The board may also cause broadcasting of any notice required to be published in the manner provided in ORS 193.310 (Definitions for ORS 193.310 to 193.360) to 193.360 (Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer) .

(4) The board shall cause the time and place of publishing each of the notices required by subsection (1) of this section and the content of such notices to be recorded in the minutes of the board. [1971 c.513 §11; 1973 c.796 §56; 1983 c.350 §207; 2015 c.841 §4; 2019 c.449 §28]

Source: Section 341.357 — Publication of notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.308 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.308
341.308 Authority to certify operating taxes
Status: in_force

A community college district, upon approval of a majority of the electors voting upon the question at the election held to approve formation of a district, may certify operating taxes to the assessor under ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) that are within the district’s permanent rate limit established under ORS 341.095 (Questions included in election) . [1969 c.673 §12; 1995 c.67 §13; 1997 c.541 §383]

Source: Section 341.308 — Authority to certify operating taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.105
352.105 Mandatory incidental fees
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board for each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall collect mandatory incidental fees upon the request of the recognized student government under a process established by the recognized student government of a university. The recognized student government shall:

(A) Make a good faith effort to collaborate with the board and president of the university under the board’s control prior to finalizing any process to collect mandatory incidental fees; and

(B) Notify the board and president of each process, and any subsequent change to a process, to collect mandatory incidental fees that is established by the recognized student government.

(b) The process may include a student body referendum conducted under procedures established by the recognized student government. Mandatory incidental fees collected under this section shall be allocated by the recognized student government.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The mandatory incidental fee, use of the fee or decision to modify an existing fee may be refused by the board or the president if the board or president determines that:

(A) The recognized student government assessed or allocated the mandatory incidental fees in violation of applicable local, state or federal law;

(B) The allocation conflicts with a preexisting contractual financial commitment;

(C) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the total mandatory incidental fees proposed is more than five percent higher than the mandatory incidental fees set for the prior year; or

(D) The fee request is not reasonably related to:

(i) The education of university students;

(ii) The instruction of university students;

(iii) Services for university students; or

(iv) The recreation of university students.

(b) The mandatory incidental fee, use of the fee or decision to modify an existing fee may not be refused by the board or the president of a university based on:

(A) Considerations about the point of view that the funding seeks to advance; or

(B) Paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection, if the mandatory incidental fees collected or expended in the prior year were abnormally low due to a disruption of university activities related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or a state of public health emergency proclaimed under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) .

(3) The recognized student government and the board shall seek to reach agreement on any dispute involving mandatory incidental fees, if necessary with the aid of mediation, prior to a decision by the board.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an agreement is not reached, the board shall promptly provide written notice to the recognized student government of how the proposed mandatory incidental fee will be altered or if the proposed mandatory incidental fee will be rejected.

(b) The decision of the board may be appealed to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by the recognized student government within seven days of the recognized student government’s receipt of the written notice of the board’s decision. The board shall submit its response within seven days of the appeal. The commission shall render its decision within 14 days of its receipt of the board’s response.

(5) Mandatory incidental fees are not subject to ORS 352.102 (Tuition and mandatory enrollment fees) . [2013 c.747 §202; 2013 c.747 §202a; 2021 c.163 §1]

Note: 352.105 (Mandatory incidental fees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 352 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 352.105 — Mandatory incidental fees; resolution of disputes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.208 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.208
350.208 Display of estimated cost of required course materials and course fees
Status: repealed

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, each public institution of higher education shall prominently display, or establish a link on the Internet to a website that displays, the estimated costs of all required course materials and directly related course fees for no less than 75 percent of the total number of for-credit courses offered by the public institution.

(b) The display of information required by this section must:

(A) Be made not later than when course registration begins;

(B) Include the title and, when available, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for each book required for the course; and

(C) Appear in the published course schedule that is on the Internet or is otherwise provided to students at the time course registration opens for students, including on the affiliated campus bookstore course materials list that is provided for the course.

(c) The display of information required by this section applies only to courses for the next non-summer academic term or session, regardless of whether a public institution of higher education permits students to simultaneously register for successive terms.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and any other interested party identified by the commission, shall by rule adopt a list of incidental items that are not required to be reported under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In determining which for-credit courses a public institution of higher education will not provide information for under this section, the public institution shall prioritize not providing information for courses where:

(a) The instructor either has changed since the last time the course was taught or will be hired after the deadline for publishing course information set forth in subsection (1)(b)(A) of this section; or

(b) The instructor of the course has determined that previously used course materials are no longer effective at delivering the necessary educational outcomes for the course.

(4) In order to ensure compliance with federal law requirements regarding timely and accurate course material information and affordability, including the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-315), each public institution of higher education shall establish dates by which faculty or departments must notify the campus bookstore affiliated with the public institution of required and recommended course materials, so that the bookstore may verify availability, determine prices, source lower cost options when practicable, explore alternatives with faculty when academically appropriate and maximize the availability of format options for the course materials that are made available to students.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The information that is required to be displayed under this section shall be:

(A) Secured in a manner determined by each public institution of higher education;

(B) Aggregated by the campus bookstore affiliated with the public institution higher education; and

(C) Displayed for public viewing in the published course schedule and in any other method deemed acceptable by each public institution of higher education, in consultation with the faculty, students and campus bookstores affiliated with each public institution.

(b) The faculty and administration of each public institution of higher education are responsible for supplying the information required under this section to the campus bookstore affiliated with the public institution according to a process and deadline established by the public institution for each academic term.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Public institution of higher education” or “public institution” means:

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

(B) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341.

(b) “Relevant stakeholders” means:

(A) Representatives from public institutions of higher education;

(B) Faculty from public institutions of higher education;

(C) Students enrolled at public institutions of higher education; and

(D) Campus bookstores affiliated with public institutions of higher education. [2021 c.162 §1]

Note: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 162, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 2. (1) No later than December 31, 2023, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly responsible for higher education that details how each public institution of higher education is ensuring compliance with section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 350.208 (Display of estimated cost of required course materials and course fees) ].

(2) The commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall by rule establish metrics to measure compliance with section 1 of this 2021 Act by public institutions of higher education.

(3) Each public institution of higher education shall timely provide the Higher Education Coordinating Commission any information that the commission determines is necessary to submit the report required under this section.

(4) As used in this section, “public institution of higher education” and “relevant stakeholders” have the meanings given those terms in section 1 of this 2021 Act. [2021 c.162 §2]

Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2021 c.162 §3]

Source: Section 350.208 — Display of estimated cost of required course materials and course fees; method of display; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.961 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.961
343.961 Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Day treatment program” means a public or private program that provides treatment of children with a mental illness, an emotional disturbance or another mental health issue.

(b) “Eligible day treatment program” means a day treatment program with which the Oregon Health Authority contracts for long term care or treatment. “Eligible day treatment program” does not include residential treatment programs or programs that provide care or treatment to juveniles who are in detention facilities.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Eligible residential treatment program” means:

(i) A residential treatment program with which the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Youth Authority contracts for long term care or treatment.

(ii) A residential program that provides disability-related supports under a license issued by the Department of Human Services under ORS 443.410 (Single license required) and that:

(I) Was licensed by the Department of Human Services on July 1, 2021, and maintains that license as a valid license; and

(II) Has students being provided education by a school district that received moneys under this section for the 2020-2021 school year and that has an average daily membership, as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) , of 15,000 or less.

(B) “Eligible residential treatment program” does not include psychiatric day treatment programs or programs that provide care or treatment to juveniles who are in detention facilities.

(d) “Residential treatment program” means a public or private residential program that provides treatment of children with a mental illness, an emotional disturbance or another mental health issue.

(e) “Student” means a child who is placed in an eligible day treatment program or eligible residential treatment program by a public or private entity or by the child’s parent.

(2) The Department of Education shall provide moneys for payment of the costs of education of students in eligible day treatment programs and eligible residential treatment programs as provided by ORS 327.023 (Grants for special and compensatory education programs) . Payment shall be made to the school district in which the eligible day treatment program or eligible residential treatment program is located. The costs of education do not include transportation, care, treatment or medical expenses.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The school district in which an eligible day treatment program or eligible residential treatment program is located is responsible for providing the education of a student, including the identification, location and evaluation of the student for the purpose of determining the student’s eligibility to receive special education and related services.

(b) A school district that is responsible for providing an education under this subsection may provide the education:

(A) Directly or through another school district or an education service district; and

(B) In the facilities of an eligible day treatment program, an eligible residential treatment program, a school district or an education service district, except that an eligible residential treatment program described in subsection (1)(c)(A)(ii) of this section may not provide education in the facilities of the program.

(c) When a student is no longer in an eligible day treatment program or eligible residential treatment program, the responsibilities imposed by this subsection terminate and become the responsibilities of the school district where the student is a resident, as determined under ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) and 339.134 (Residency of child voluntarily placed outside child’s home and living in substitute care program) .

(4) The school district where the student is a resident is responsible for providing transportation to a student enrolled in an eligible day treatment program. Transportation must be provided by the school district where the student is a resident each day the student is scheduled to receive services from the eligible day treatment program.

(5) A school district may request the Department of Education to directly make payments to another school district or an education service district for eligible day treatment programs or eligible residential treatment programs when education is provided by the other school district or the education service district. Payments made under this subsection do not affect any responsibilities described in subsection (3) of this section for the school district that made the request.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Youth Authority shall give the school district providing the education at an eligible day treatment program or an eligible residential treatment program 14 days’ notice, to the extent practicable, before a student is dismissed from the program.

(7) The Department of Education may make advances to school districts responsible for providing an education to students under this section from funds appropriated for that purpose based on the estimated agreed cost of educating the students per school year. Advances equal to 25 percent of the estimated cost may be made on September 1, December 1 and March 1 of the current year. The balance may be paid whenever the full determination of cost is made.

(8) School districts that provide the education described in this section on a year-round plan may apply for 25 percent of the funds appropriated for that purpose on July 1, October 1, January 1, and 15 percent on April 1. The balance may be paid whenever the full determination of cost is made.

(9) In addition to the payment methods described in this section, the Department of Education may negotiate intergovernmental agreements to pay for the cost of education in day treatment programs and residential treatment programs operated under the auspices of the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors. [1985 c.555 §19a; enacted in lieu of 343.960 and 343.965; 1987 c.223 §1; 1989 c.1011 §1; 1991 c.780 §26; 1991 c.795 §13; 1993 c.749 §20; 1997 c.521 §26; 2009 c.595 §217; 2011 c.701 §§1,7; 2013 c.735 §21; 2013 c.768 §136; 2015 c.282 §1; 2015 c.767 §111; 2021 c.304 §1]

Source: Section 343.961 — Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs; responsibilities of district providing education; notice required before student dismissed from program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.340 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.340
329A.340 Certain child care providers required to attend orientation
Status: in_force

(1) A child care provider not subject to certification or registration who receives funds from the Department of Early Learning and Care for subsidized care shall attend an orientation provided by the department or a resource and referral entity under ORS 329A.100 (“Resource and referral system” defined for ORS 329A.100 to 329A.135) to 329A.135 (Duties of department related to resource and referral system) within 90 days of being approved by the department to receive funds for child care services from the department.

(2) The orientation required by subsection (1) of this section must provide information regarding financial resources and reimbursements available through private or public sources and information to maximize the likelihood of provider payments and reimbursements for child care services.

(3) The department shall ensure that at least one orientation required by subsection (1) of this section is offered every quarter.

(4) A child care provider described in subsection (1) of this section who ceases to provide child care services for a period of one year or more must attend an orientation under this section within 90 days of being approved by the department to receive funds for child care services from the department.

(5) The orientation required by subsection (1) of this section must be provided at minimal or no cost to the child care provider.

(6) The orientation required by subsection (1) of this section must include, but need not be limited to, information about the following:

(a) Department listings, vouchers and payments;

(b) Child care provider rights and responsibilities;

(c) Enhanced rate training options;

(d) Food program resources available through the United States Department of Agriculture; and

(e) Other resources available to child care providers. [Formerly 657A.340; 2017 c.187 §6; 2023 c.554 §22]

(Discipline; Investigation; Inspection; Enforcement)

Source: Section 329A.340 — Certain child care providers required to attend orientation; content of orientation; effect of ceasing to provide services; cost , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.499 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.499
343.499 State Interagency Coordinating Council
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) There is created the State Interagency Coordinating Council.

(b) The Governor shall appoint members of the council from a list of eligible appointees from this state that is provided by the council and agencies described in subsection (2) of this section and shall ensure that the membership of the council reasonably represents the racial, ethnic, linguistic and geographic population of this state.

(c) The Governor shall designate one member of the council to serve as the chairperson, or if the Governor chooses not to name a chairperson, the council may elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this subsection, any member of the council who represents the Department of Education may not serve as the chairperson of the council.

(2) The membership of the council shall be composed as follows:

(a) At least 20 percent of the council members shall be parents of children with a disability who are 12 years of age or younger at the time the council member is appointed. When appointing council members under this paragraph, the Governor shall ensure that:

(A) At least 50 percent of the council members are parents of a child with a disability who is five years of age or younger at the time the council member is appointed;

(B) At least 20 percent of the council members:

(i) Are parents of a child with a disability who is three years of age or younger at the time the council member is appointed; and

(ii) Have knowledge of, or experience with, programs or services for infants or toddlers with a disability; and

(C) The council members represent the racial, ethnic and linguistic diversity of children in this state who are five years of age or younger.

(b) At least 20 percent of the council members shall be public or private providers of early intervention and early childhood special education services.

(c) At least one council member shall be from a program responsible for preparing early intervention and early childhood special education educators.

(d) At least one council member shall be from a Head Start program or from a provider under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program.

(e) At least one council member shall be from a home-based child care program.

(f) At least one council member shall be from a center-based child care program.

(g) At least one council member shall be from the committee that serves as the state advisory council, as described in ORS 326.425 (Early Learning Council) (3).

(h) At least one council member shall be a member of the State Advisory Council for Special Education created under ORS 343.287 (State Advisory Council for Special Education) .

(i) At least one council member shall be from each state agency involved in the provision of, or payment for, early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants and toddlers with a disability and their families.

(j) At least one council member shall be from each state agency responsible for providing preschool services to children with a disability.

(k) At least one council member shall be from each state agency responsible for children’s mental health.

(L) At least two council members shall be from the Department of Human Services with expertise in foster care or self-sufficiency programs.

(m) At least one council member shall be from the Department of Early Learning and Care with expertise in the Child Care and Development Fund.

(n) At least one council member shall be a representative of the Department of Education with expertise in the coordination of education of homeless children and youth.

(o) At least one council member shall be from the Department of Consumer and Business Services with expertise in state regulation of private health insurance.

(p) At least one council member shall be from the Oregon Health Authority with expertise in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

(q) At least one council member shall be a representative from a tribal agency responsible for supporting young children with developmental delays and disabilities, from a tribal council or otherwise representing one or more tribes.

(3) An individual appointed to represent a state agency under subsection (2) of this section must have sufficient authority to engage in making and implementing policy on behalf of the agency. The Governor may appoint a council member to represent more than one program or specialty listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) In addition to the council members appointed under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) The Governor may appoint any other council members not listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(b) The President of the Senate shall appoint one member from among members of the Senate to serve as a nonvoting council member.

(c) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from among members of the House of Representatives to serve as a nonvoting council member.

(5) The State Interagency Coordinating Council shall:

(a) Advise the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, the Early Learning System Director and the Early Learning Council on unmet needs in the early childhood special education and early intervention programs for children with a disability, review and comment publicly on any rules proposed by the State Board of Education and the distribution of funds for the programs and assist the state in developing and reporting data on and evaluations of the programs and services.

(b) Advise and assist the represented public agencies regarding the services and programs they provide to children with a disability and their families, including public comments on any proposed rules affecting the target population and the distribution of funds for such services, and assist each agency in developing services that reflect the overall goals for the target population as adopted by the council.

(c) Advise the Department of Education, the Department of Early Learning and Care and other state agencies on the development and implementation of the policies that constitute the statewide system.

(d) Advise all appropriate public agencies on achieving the full participation, coordination and cooperation for implementation of a statewide system that includes but is not limited to:

(A) Seeking information from service providers, service coordinators, parents and others about any federal, state or local policies that impede timely service delivery; and

(B) Taking steps to ensure that any policy problems identified under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph are resolved.

(e) Advise the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Early Learning System Director on identifying the sources of fiscal and other support for early intervention and early childhood special education services, assigning financial responsibility to the appropriate agencies and ensuring that the provisions of interagency agreements under ORS 343.511 (Interagency agreements to provide services) are carried out.

(f) Review and comment on each agency’s services and policies regarding services for infants, toddlers and preschool children with a disability, or infants, toddlers and preschool children who are at risk of developing disabling conditions, and their families to the maximum extent possible to ensure cost-effective and efficient use of resources.

(g) Advise the Department of Education and the Department of Early Learning and Care on the preparation of applications and amendments thereto.

(h) Advise the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Early Learning System Director regarding transitions of children with a disability, including transitions to kindergarten.

(i) Prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor, the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Early Learning System Director, the Early Learning Council, the State Board of Education, the Legislative Assembly and the United States Secretary of Education on the status of early intervention and early childhood special education services provided within this state.

(6) The council may advise appropriate agencies about integration of services for preschool children with a disability and at-risk preschool children.

(7) Terms of office for council members shall be three years, except that:

(a) The representative from the State Advisory Council for Special Education shall serve a one-year term; and

(b) The representatives from other state agencies and the representatives from the Legislative Assembly shall serve indefinite terms.

(8) Subject to approval by the Governor, the council may use federal funds appropriated for this purpose and available to the council to:

(a) Conduct hearings and forums;

(b) Reimburse nonagency council members under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) for attending council meetings, for performing council duties, and for necessary expenses, including child care for parent members;

(c) Pay compensation to a council member if the member is not employed or if the member must forfeit wages from other employment when performing official council business;

(d) Hire staff; and

(e) Obtain the services of such professional, technical and clerical personnel as may be necessary to carry out its functions.

(9) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, council members shall serve without compensation.

(10) The Department of Education shall provide clerical and administrative support, including staff, to the council to carry out the performance of the council’s function as described in this section.

(11) The council shall meet at least quarterly. The meetings shall be announced publicly and, to the extent appropriate, be open and accessible to the general public.

(12) No member of the council shall cast a vote on any matter that would provide direct financial benefit to that member or otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest under state law. [1993 c.409 §5 (enacted in lieu of 343.498); 1999 c.989 §24; 2001 c.900 §54; 2005 c.662 §10; 2009 c.595 §216; 2012 c.37 §41; 2013 c.624 §80; 2021 c.631 §§7,47; 2023 c.547 §§24,25]

Source: Section 343.499 — State Interagency Coordinating Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.035
343.035 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Child with a disability” means a school-age child who is entitled to a free appropriate public education as specified by ORS 339.115 (Admission of students) and who requires special education because the child has been evaluated as having one of the following conditions as defined by rules established by the State Board of Education:

(a) Intellectual disability;

(b) Deafness or being hard of hearing;

(c) Speech or language impairment;

(d) Visual impairment, including blindness;

(e) Deafblindness;

(f) Emotional behavior disability;

(g) Orthopedic impairment;

(h) Other health impairment;

(i) Autism spectrum disorder;

(j) Traumatic brain injury;

(k) Specific learning disabilities; or

(L) Developmental delay, if the child is three through nine years of age.

(2) “Decision” means the decision of the hearing officer.

(3) “Determination” means the determination by the school district concerning the identification, evaluation or educational placement of a child with a disability or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child in a program paid for by the district.

(4) “Developmental delay” means:

(a) Delay, at a level of functioning and in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education, in one or more of the following developmental areas:

(A) Cognitive development;

(B) Physical development, including vision and hearing;

(C) Communication development;

(D) Social or emotional development; or

(E) Adaptive development; or

(b) A disability, in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education, that can be expected to continue indefinitely and is likely to cause a substantial delay in a child’s development and ability to function independently in society.

(5) “Early childhood special education” means instruction that is:

(a) Free, appropriate and specially designed to meet the unique needs of a preschool child with a disability;

(b) Provided from three years of age until the age of eligibility for kindergarten; and

(c) Provided in any of the following settings:

(A) The home, a hospital, an institution, a special school, a classroom or a community child care setting;

(B) A preschool; or

(C) A combination of a setting described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and a preschool.

(6) “Early intervention services” means services for preschool children with disabilities from birth until three years of age that are:

(a) Designed to meet the developmental needs of children with disabilities and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child’s development;

(b) Selected in collaboration with the parents; and

(c) Provided:

(A) Under public supervision;

(B) By personnel qualified in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education; and

(C) In conformity with an individualized family service plan.

(7) “Individualized education program” means a written statement of an educational program for a child with a disability that is developed, reviewed and revised in a meeting in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education for each child eligible for special education and related services under this chapter.

(8) “Individualized family service plan” means a written plan of early childhood special education, related services, early intervention services and other services developed in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education for each child eligible for services under this chapter.

(9) “Instruction” means providing children and families with information and skills that support the achievement of the goals and outcomes in the child’s individualized family service plan and working with preschool children with disabilities in one or more of the following developmental areas:

(a) Communication development;

(b) Social or emotional development;

(c) Physical development, including vision and hearing;

(d) Adaptive development; and

(e) Cognitive development.

(10) “Mediation” means a voluntary process in which an impartial mediator assists and facilitates two or more parties to a controversy in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution of the controversy and includes all contacts between a mediator and any party or agent of a party, until such time as a resolution is agreed to by the parties or the mediation process is terminated.

(11) “Order” has the meaning given that term in ORS chapter 183.

(12) “Other services” means those services that may be provided to preschool children with disabilities and to their families that are not early childhood special education or early intervention services and are not paid for with early childhood special education or early intervention funds.

(13) “Parent” means the parent, person acting as a parent or a legal guardian, other than a state agency, of the child or the surrogate parent. “Parent” may be further defined by rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(14) “Preschool child with a disability” means a child from:

(a) Birth until three years of age who is eligible for early intervention services because the child is experiencing developmental delay or has a diagnosed mental or physical condition that will result in developmental delay; or

(b) Three years of age to eligibility for entry into kindergarten who needs early childhood special education services because the child has been evaluated as having one of the conditions listed under subsection (1) of this section.

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(a) “Related services” means transportation and such developmental, corrective and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education, including:

(A) Speech-language and audiology services;

(B) Interpreting services;

(C) Psychological services;

(D) Physical and occupational therapy;

(E) Recreation, including therapeutic recreation;

(F) Social work services;

(G) School nurse services designed to enable a child with a disability to receive a free appropriate public education as described in the individualized education program of the child;

(H) Early identification and assessment of disabilities in children;

(I) Counseling services, including rehabilitation counseling;

(J) Orientation and mobility services;

(K) Medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes;

(L) Parent counseling and training; and

(M) Assistive technology.

(b) “Related services” does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of a medical device that is surgically implanted.

(16) “School district” means a common or union high school district that is charged with the duty or contracted with by a public agency to educate children eligible for special education.

(17) “Service coordination” means the activities carried out by a service coordinator to assist and enable a preschool child with a disability and the child’s family to receive the rights, procedural safeguards and services that are authorized under the state’s early intervention and early childhood special education programs and to coordinate access to other services designated on the individualized family service plan.

(18) “Special education” means specially designed instruction that is provided at no cost to parents to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. “Special education” includes instruction that:

(a) May be conducted in the classroom, the home, a hospital, an institution, a special school or another setting; and

(b) May involve physical education services, speech-language services, transition services or other related services designated by rule to be services to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

(19) “Transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that:

(a) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process;

(b) Is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child to facilitate the child’s transition from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, competitive employment, independent living and community inclusion;

(c) Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s preferences and interests; and

(d) May be special education, or related services, and may include earning credit at a community college or public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(20) “Unaccompanied homeless youth” has the meaning given that term in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11434a(6).

(21) “Ward of the state” means a child who is temporarily or permanently in the custody of, or committed to, a public or private agency through the action of the juvenile court. “Ward of the state” may be further defined by rules adopted by the State Board of Education. [Formerly 343.212; 1977 c.528 §1; 1983 c.731 §1; 1991 c.749 §§1,1a; 1991 c.795 §1; 1993 c.409 §1; 1993 c.749 §3; 1995 c.280 §29; 1997 c.821 §25; 1999 c.989 §5; 2001 c.900 §242; 2005 c.662 §1; 2007 c.70 §102; 2009 c.255 §1; 2011 c.544 §1; 2013 c.725 §1; 2018 c.25 §1; 2019 c.310 §§1,2]

Source: Section 343.035 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).