ORS § 352.129 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.129
352.129 Shared services
Status: in_force

(1) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall, by agreement, establish a system of shared administrative services for the:

(a) Maintenance of federal tax benefits relating to state bonds issued for the benefit of each public university prior to April 30, 2015;

(b) Performance of administrative services relating to the following employee benefits:

(A) Group insurance or deferred compensation plans authorized by ORS 352.237 (Provision of group insurance for employees) ;

(B) The Public Employees Retirement System or another plan authorized under ORS chapter 238 or 238A;

(C) The Optional Retirement Plan authorized by ORS 243.815 (Optional retirement plan for certain academic and administrative public university employees) ; and

(D) A public university tax-deferred investment plan that obtains the advantages of 26 U.S.C. 403(b) and is authorized by ORS 243.820 (Agreement for payment of annuity premium or investment in stock of regulated investment company) ; and

(c) Collective bargaining with any statewide bargaining unit that includes employees of two or more public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may opt out of the shared administrative service listed in subsection (1)(a) of this section only if the Oregon Department of Administrative Services has adopted rules under ORS 286A.863 (Rules) relating to standards, terms and conditions for maintaining federal tax benefits that apply to public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that opt out of shared administrative services described in subsection (1)(a) of this section.

(b) Prior to July 1, 2019, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) must provide the same scope and overall value of each employee benefit listed in subsection (1)(b) of this section as is required by the statutes referenced in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Two or more public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may participate in shared services not described in subsection (1) of this section, including but not limited to shared services involving legal services and information technology.

(b) If a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , or a community college, negotiates a contract with one or more third party financial firms, as defined in ORS 348.015 (Definitions) , to provide disbursement and management services of financial aid funds, or management of financial accounts, to enrolled students, the public university or community college shall undertake reasonable efforts to establish collaboration agreements with other public universities or community colleges to negotiate the services.

(4) As used in this section, “federal tax benefits” has the meaning given that term in ORS 286A.830 (Definitions for ORS 286A.830 to 286A.863) . [2013 c.768 §14a; 2015 c.469 §1; 2015 c.633 §3; 2015 c.767 §150; 2015 c.828 §22; 2017 c.440 §13]

Source: Section 352.129 — Shared services; continued participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.925 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.925
357.925 Poet Laureate office
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the office of Poet Laureate of the State of Oregon for the purpose of honoring the resident poets of Oregon who have been most responsible for capturing the beauty and spirit of the state through the medium of verse.

(2) The person appointed to the office of Poet Laureate of the State of Oregon must be a person who:

(a) Has been a resident of Oregon for at least 10 years.

(b) Is currently a resident of Oregon.

(c) Is publicly recognized as a poet and is well regarded for excellence in the person’s work.

(d) Has a significant body of published work.

(e) Agrees to the conditions and the term of the appointment.

(3) Within one year after the office of Poet Laureate of the State of Oregon becomes vacant, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to the office of Poet Laureate of the State of Oregon to serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term of two years. A person may not serve for more than two consecutive terms as Poet Laureate of the State of Oregon. [1989 c.122 §§1,2,3; 2003 c.14 §160; 2005 c.695 §1]

Source: Section 357.925 — Poet Laureate office; qualifications; term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.085 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.085
341.085 Election for formation of district
Status: in_force

(1) An election for the purpose of presenting the question of formation of a district and establishing a permanent rate limit for operating taxes and the boundaries of the zones, if the zones were recommended by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, shall be held to submit the question to the electors registered in the proposed district designated in the recommendation of the commission. The election shall be held not sooner than the 90th day after the effective date of the appropriation required by ORS 341.102 (Payment of formation election expenses) . The election date shall be uniform throughout the proposed district, and shall be set by the commission on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) . However, if the question of establishing a permanent rate limit for operating taxes is to be submitted, the election must be held on the same date as the next primary election or the next general election, as determined by the commission.

(2) ORS chapter 255 and ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) and 250.036 (Form of ballot title for measure subject to Article XI, section 11 (8), of Oregon Constitution) govern the notice and conduct of an election under this section. The commission shall be the district elections authority for an election conducted under this section. Notwithstanding ORS 255.305 (Election expenses paid by district) , the commission shall pay the expenses incurred for the election.

(3) An elector registered in a precinct or in the portion of a precinct which is located within the boundaries of the proposed district may vote on any matter arising at the election under subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 341.760; 1967 c.605 §18; 1969 c.673 §9; 1971 c.513 §76; 1973 c.796 §51a; 1983 c.83 §72; 1983 c.350 §195; 1987 c.267 §77; 1995 c.67 §6; 1995 c.79 §184; 1995 c.712 §108; 1997 c.541 §379; 2001 c.114 §50; 2013 c.747 §54]

Source: Section 341.085 — Election for formation of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.128 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.128
327.128 Disbursement and expenditures of moneys appropriated or allocated to Department of Education
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall disburse and expend moneys in a manner that is consistent with the intended purposes for which the moneys were appropriated or allocated to the department.

(2) If moneys are appropriated or allocated to the department and provisions for the intended disbursement or expenditure of the moneys are not provided in statute, in agreement or by any other means related to the appropriation or allocation, the department may disburse or expend the moneys in the manner the department determines is most consistent with the intended purposes for which the moneys were appropriated or allocated, including by:

(a) Awarding a grant;

(b) Entering into a contract, intergovernmental agreement or other legal agreement; or

(c) Passing through moneys based on state or federal law or legal agreement.

(3) This section applies to funds received from the federal government or its agencies, funds appropriated by the Legislative Assembly or any other funds appropriated or allocated to the department. [2021 c.511 §2]

Note: 327.128 (Disbursement and expenditures of moneys appropriated or allocated to Department of Education) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 327 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.128 — Disbursement and expenditures of moneys appropriated or allocated to Department of Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.885 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.885
358.885 Lane County matching fund relationship
Status: in_force

(1) In relation to the Oregon State Museum of Natural History, the Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into a relationship with Lane County based upon local matching funds and efforts being available in fact.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall, in calculating the value of funds or other local efforts to be appropriated by Lane County, consider the value of existing or future construction, facilities in place, landscaping, gardens and all improvements made or to be made by Lane County. [1979 c.852 §2]

Source: Section 358.885 — Lane County matching fund relationship , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.620 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.620
350.620 State policies to enhance and encourage independent higher education
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares its ongoing interest in state policies that:

(1) Enhance the ability of independent institutions to sustain and expand their services in Oregon;

(2) Complement, assist and strengthen existing or planned programs and activities of independent institutions in Oregon while maintaining high academic and administrative standards;

(3) Encourage broad public participation in independent higher education;

(4) Promote coordination among independent and community colleges and state universities;

(5) Stimulate and encourage private initiative and financial support in connection with the programs and activities of independent higher education;

(6) Encourage recognition of the contributions made by independent higher education to the well-being of the state and to the development of the individual; and

(7) Develop, maintain and provide the public with sufficient information concerning independent educational opportunities within the state. [Formerly 352.675]

Source: Section 350.620 — State policies to enhance and encourage independent higher education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.511 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.511
358.511 Historic Assessment Review Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Historic Assessment Review Committee consisting of five members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. A member is eligible for reappointment. A member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed.

(3) Appointments to the review committee shall be based on representation of interests of the county assessors, the historic preservation community, the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, the development community and local government.

(4) A majority of the members of the review committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1995 c.693 §16; 2001 c.540 §10; 2009 c.892 §15]

Note: 358.511 (Historic Assessment Review Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 358 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 358.511 — Historic Assessment Review Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.090 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.090
339.090 Determination of compliance
Status: in_force

The attendance supervisor shall determine whether the parent or other person given written notice of attendance requirements has complied with the notice. If the attendance supervisor determines that the parent or other person has failed to comply, the attendance supervisor, within three days after having knowledge of such failure or after being notified thereof, shall notify the district superintendent. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §283; 1993 c.413 §2]

Source: Section 339.090 — Determination of compliance; notice to district superintendent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.705 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.705
354.705 Referral of increase in minimum tax rate to voters
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to limitations of the Oregon Constitution, the district board may refer to the electors of the district any proposal to increase the maximum service charge as provided in ORS 354.635 (Contents of petition of formation) to maintain the financial stability of the district in an emergency. The proposal shall state that an emergency exists and specify with distinctness the facts and reasons constituting the emergency.

(2) The district board may refer to the electors of the district proposed additional or alternate means of financing allowed under ORS 354.685 (Methods of finance) . [1975 c.286 §10; 1979 c.108 §15; 1983 c.350 §217]

Source: Section 354.705 — Referral of increase in minimum tax rate to voters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.400 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.400
353.400 Delegation of board authority
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors may delegate to any board member, officer or employee of the Oregon Health and Science University the authority to determine maturity dates, principal amounts, redemption provisions, interest rates or methods for determining variable or adjustable interest rates, denominations and other terms and conditions of such obligations that are not appropriately determined at the time of enactment or adoption of the authorizing resolution. The board may also delegate entering into financing agreements or any other instruments authorized by law. This delegated authority shall be exercised subject to applicable requirements of law and such limitations and criteria as may be set forth in the authorizing resolution. [1995 c.162 §19]

Source: Section 353.400 — Delegation of board authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.103 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.103
327.103 Standard school presumed
Status: in_force

(1) All school districts are presumed to maintain a standard school district until the school district has been found to be deficient by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, pursuant to standards and rules of the State Board of Education.

(2) If any deficiencies are not corrected before the beginning of the school year next following the date of the finding of deficiency and if an extension has not been granted under subsection (3) of this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may withhold portions of State School Fund moneys otherwise allocated to the school district for operating expenses until such deficiencies are corrected unless the withholding would create an undue hardship, as determined pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 90 days of the finding of deficiency, a school district found not to be in compliance shall submit a plan, acceptable to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, for meeting standardization requirements. A team of Department of Education staff shall contact the school district and offer technical assistance. When an acceptable plan for meeting standardization requirements has been submitted, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may allow an extension of time before withholding moneys, not to exceed 12 months, if the superintendent determines that such deficiencies cannot be corrected or removed before the beginning of the next school year.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may not grant an extension of time if a school district could correct the deficiency through merger.

(c) For the period of the extension of time under this subsection, the school district shall be considered a conditionally standard school district.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Regardless of whether the Superintendent of Public Instruction has granted a school district an extension of time under subsection (3) of this section and except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a school district that fails to submit a plan for meeting standardization requirements within the time specified by the superintendent may not receive further State School Fund moneys until a plan acceptable to the superintendent is submitted.

(b) Pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may extend the time specified for submitting a plan if the superintendent determines that a human-created disaster or a natural disaster affects the ability of the school district to comply with the date requirement. [Formerly 327.032; 1989 c.491 §5; 1991 c.693 §32; 1995 c.660 §47a; 2003 c.390 §§1,3; 2009 c.184 §4]

Source: Section 327.103 — Standard school presumed; effect of finding of deficiency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.370 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.370
357.370 Duty of compact administrator upon withdrawal from compact
Status: in_force

In the event of withdrawal from the Interstate Library Compact the compact administrator shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI (b) of the compact. [1965 c.354 §5]

Source: Section 357.370 — Duty of compact administrator upon withdrawal from compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.080 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.080
338.080 Cooperative agreement to provide educational services
Status: in_force

(1) A sponsor and a public charter school may enter into a cooperative agreement with other school districts for the purpose of forming a partnership to provide educational services.

(2) A cooperative agreement entered into as provided by this section must:

(a) Be incorporated into the charter of the public charter school; and

(b) Describe the terms of the partnership between the sponsor, the public charter school and other school districts. [2011 c.682 §2]

Source: Section 338.080 — Cooperative agreement to provide educational services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.356 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.356
341.356 Election laws applicable
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) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of board members.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a community college district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) ORS 249.865 (Filing prospective petition) to 249.877 (Statement of justification by public officer) govern the recall of board members. [1983 c.350 §206; 2019 c.449 §27]

Source: Section 341.356 — Election laws applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.490 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.490
357.490 Library board general powers
Status: in_force

In the ordinance or resolution establishing the library, the governing body shall determine the library board’s responsibility for:

(1) Appointment of the librarian and staff, fixing their compensation, determining their working conditions and prescribing their duties.

(2) Formulating rules and policies for the governance of the library.

(3) Preparing and submitting an annual budget request.

(4) Approving, or delegating to the librarian the responsibility for approving, all expenditures from the library fund or the public library building fund.

(5) Acceptance, use or expenditure of any real or personal property or funds donated to the library, or purchase, control or disposal of real and personal property necessary for the purposes of the library, except that each donation shall be administered in accordance with its terms, and all property or funds shall be held in the name of the governing body.

(6) Selection of sites for public library buildings or for location of library facilities.

(7) Entering into contracts.

(8) Such other activities as the governing body may assign. [Amended by 1955 c.432 §11; 1961 c.251 §15; 1965 c.354 §8; 1967 c.67 §19; 1975 c.112 §7; 1975 c.476 §24]

Source: Section 357.490 — Library board general powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.071 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.071
357.071 Duties of State Librarian
Status: in_force

The State Librarian shall:

(1) Pursuant to the State Personnel Relations Law, appoint and fix the compensation of, and prescribe the working conditions for such staff as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the State Library.

(2) Make all reports, maintain all records and execute all instruments required by law or rule and perform all duties necessary to discharge the functions of the State Library.

(3) Assist local librarians and library boards in answering questions concerning the library laws. [1961 c.251 §5 (enacted in lieu of 357.070); 1971 c.185 §1; 1975 c.476 §13]

Source: Section 357.071 — Duties of State Librarian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.486 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.486
329.486 Guidelines for best practices of administering assessments
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt guidelines for the best practices of administering statewide assessments of students. The guidelines must provide that a student who is in any grade from kindergarten through grade eight and who has met or exceeded state standards on a test is excused from being required to retake the test. [2011 c.565 §1]

Note: 329.486 (Guidelines for best practices of administering assessments) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.486 — Guidelines for best practices of administering assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.135 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.135
338.135 Employees
Status: in_force

(1) Employee assignment to a public charter school shall be voluntary.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public charter school or the sponsor of the public charter school is considered the employer of any employees of the public charter school. If a school district board is not the sponsor of the public charter school, the school district board may not be the employer of the employees of the public charter school and the school district board may not collectively bargain with the employees of the public charter school. The public charter school governing body shall control the selection of employees at the public charter school.

(b) If a virtual public charter school or the sponsor of a virtual public charter school contracts with a for-profit entity to provide educational services through the virtual public charter school, the for-profit entity may not be the employer of any employees of the virtual public charter school unless:

(A) The employee is an administrator who does not have any teaching responsibilities; and

(B) Both the executive officer of the sponsor and the public charter school governing body approve employment by the for-profit entity. The executive officer or governing body may choose to grant approval under this subparagraph:

(i) For all employees of the for-profit entity who meet the description in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

(ii) Based on the job categories of the employees who meet the description in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; or

(iii) On a case-by-case basis for each employee who meets the description in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(3) The school district board of the school district within which the public charter school is located shall grant a leave of absence to any employee who chooses to work in the public charter school. The length and terms of the leave of absence shall be set by negotiated agreement or by board policy. However, the length of the leave of absence may not be less than two years unless:

(a) The charter of the public charter school is terminated or the public charter school is dissolved or closed during the leave of absence; or

(b) The employee and the school district board have mutually agreed to a different length of time.

(4) An employee of a public charter school operating within a school district who is granted a leave of absence from the school district and returns to employment with the school district shall retain seniority and benefits as an employee pursuant to the terms of the leave of absence. Notwithstanding ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) , a school district that was the employer of an employee of a public charter school not operating within the school district may make provisions for the return of the employee to employment with the school district.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of ORS chapters 238 and 238A, a public charter school shall be considered a public employer and as such shall participate in the Public Employees Retirement System.

(b) For purposes of determining the salary paid to an active member of the Public Employees Retirement System under ORS 238A.005 (Definitions) (17) during the period between August 29, 2003, and January 1, 2020, remuneration paid to a member in return for services to a public charter school is deemed includable in the member’s taxable income under Oregon law during a period of continuous employment with any public charter school if:

(A) The member was hired in a qualifying position by any public charter school on or after August 29, 2003;

(B) The member was informed in writing by the public charter school during the period of continuous employment that the member was eligible to participate in the Public Employees Retirement System and the public charter school made contributions to the system on the member’s behalf;

(C) The remuneration was, or would have been if the member were an Oregon resident, includable in the member’s taxable income under Oregon law during the period of continuous employment; and

(D) The member resided and performed services in the United States during the period of continuous employment.

(c) As used in this subsection, “continuous employment” means employment with a public charter school that is not interrupted by a period of more than 30 consecutive calendar days.

(6) For teacher licensing, employment experience in public charter schools shall be considered equivalent to experience in public schools.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person employed as an administrator in a public charter school shall be licensed or registered to administer by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(b) Any person employed as a teacher in a public charter school shall be licensed or registered to teach by the commission.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, at least one-half of the total full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching and administrative staff at the public charter school shall be licensed by the commission pursuant to ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) .

(8) Notwithstanding ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) , a public charter school shall be considered a school district for purposes of ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) . An employee of a public charter school may be a member of a labor organization or organize with other employees to bargain collectively. Bargaining units at the public charter school may be separate from other bargaining units of the sponsor or of the school district in which the public charter school is located. Employees of a public charter school may be part of the bargaining units of the sponsor or of the school district in which the public charter school is located.

(9) An entity described in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) (4) may not waive the right to sponsor a public charter school in a collective bargaining agreement. [1999 c.200 §17; 1999 c.199 §1; 2003 c.733 §73; 2007 c.575 §6; 2009 c.691 §13a; 2011 c.695 §8; 2013 c.327 §§6,7; 2015 c.647 §§4,5; 2018 c.72 §29; 2021 c.135 §14; 2022 c.81 §29]

Source: Section 338.135 — Employees; licensure and registration requirements; collective bargaining; prohibition on waiver of right to sponsor charter school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.582 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.582
348.582 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 348.584 (Provision of information about affordability and value of institutions of higher education) and 348.586 (Prohibited promotional activities for institutions of higher education) , “institution of higher education” means:

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

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

(3) The Oregon Health and Science University;

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

(5) A private post-secondary institution authorized to confer academic degrees under ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) ; and

(6) A private post-secondary institution that meets the criteria set forth in ORS 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615) (2)(a). [2014 c.84 §2; 2016 c.30 §4]

Note: 348.582 (Definitions) to 348.586 (Prohibited promotional activities for institutions of higher education) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 348 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.582 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.845 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.845
357.845 Seal of State Archivist
Status: in_force

The State Archivist shall have a seal which shall have the coat of arms of the state engraved in the center thereof, with the following inscription surrounding such coat of arms: “The State Archivist, State of Oregon.” [Formerly 358.040]

Source: Section 357.845 — Seal of State Archivist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.815 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.815
342.815 Definitions for ORS 342.805 to 342.937
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , “administrator” includes any teacher the majority of whose employed time is devoted to service as a supervisor, principal, vice principal or director of a department or the equivalent in a fair dismissal district but shall not include the superintendent, deputy superintendent or assistant superintendent of any such district or any substitute or temporary teacher employed by such a district.

(2) “Board” means the board of directors of a fair dismissal school district.

(3) “Contract teacher” means any teacher who has been regularly employed by a school district for a probationary period of three successive school years, and who has been retained for the next succeeding school year. The district school board may enter into agreements that provide for a shorter probationary period of not less than one year for teachers who have satisfied the three-year probationary period in another Oregon school district.

(4) “District superintendent” means the superintendent of schools of a fair dismissal district or, in the absence of the superintendent, the person designated to fulfill the superintendent’s functions.

(5) “Fair dismissal district” means any common or union high school district or education service district.

(6) “Probationary teacher” means any teacher employed by a fair dismissal district who is not a contract teacher.

(7) “Program of assistance for improvement” means a written plan for a contract teacher that with reasonable specificity:

(a) Helps teachers adapt and improve to meet changing demands of the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century in ORS chapter 329 if applicable.

(b) Identifies specific deficiencies in the contract teacher’s conduct or performance.

(c) Sets forth corrective steps the contract teacher may pursue to overcome or correct the deficiencies.

(d) Establishes the assessment techniques by which the district will measure and determine whether the teacher has sufficiently corrected the deficiencies to meet district standards.

(8) “Substitute teacher” means any teacher who is employed to take the place of a probationary or contract teacher who is temporarily absent.

(9) Notwithstanding ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , “teacher” means any person who holds a teaching license or registration as provided in ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) or 342.144 (American Indian languages teaching license) or who is otherwise authorized to teach in the public schools of this state and who is employed half-time or more as an instructor or administrator.

(10) “Temporary teacher” means a teacher employed to fill a position designated as temporary or experimental or to fill a vacancy which occurs after the opening of school because of unanticipated enrollment or because of the death, disability, retirement, resignation, contract nonextension or dismissal of a contract or probationary teacher. [1965 c.608 §2; 1971 c.570 §12; 1977 c.880 §1; 1977 c.881 §2; 1979 c.668 §1; 1981 c.299 §1; 1993 c.45 §194; 1997 c.864 §4; 1999 c.199 §11; 2001 c.653 §5]

Source: Section 342.815 — Definitions for ORS 342.805 to 342.937 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.350 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.350
353.350 Revenue bonds considered bonds of political subdivision
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued by the Oregon Health and Science University pursuant to ORS chapter 287A shall be considered to be bonds of a political subdivision of the State of Oregon for the purposes of all laws of the state. [1995 c.162 §60; 2007 c.783 §157]

Source: Section 353.350 — Revenue bonds considered bonds of political subdivision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.261 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.261
357.261 District powers
Status: in_force

A library district has the power:

(1) To have and use a common seal.

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

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

(4) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining a library or any lawful claims against the district, and the operating expenses of the district.

(5) To employ all necessary agents and assistants.

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

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

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

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

(10) To exercise those powers granted to local government units for public libraries under ORS 357.410 (Authority of local government units for public libraries) . [1981 c.226 §10; 1983 c.350 §223; 1991 c.459 §386; 2001 c.104 §122; 2003 c.802 §100]

Source: Section 357.261 — District powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.835 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.835
352.835 J.T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon State University shall execute the trust created by the last will and testament of John T. Apperson, deceased. The university shall administer the trust fund provided for and designated in the will as the J. T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund.

(2) Oregon State University may accept, receive, own, hold, sell and dispose of any and all real and personal property given, devised or bequeathed to the State Land Board by John T. Apperson in trust for the purpose of creating the J. T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund. The university shall manage and use it in accordance with the directions contained in the will of John T. Apperson, deceased, for the purpose of defraying the expenses and assisting in the education at Oregon State University of deserving young men and women who are residents of Oregon and are unable to bear the expense of a collegiate course at that institution.

(3) All necessary expenses incurred by Oregon State University in connection with the administration of the trust fund shall be payable out of the fund. Oregon State University may adopt any necessary standards for the transaction of business related to and the carrying out of this section and ORS 352.842 (Execution of instruments) . [Formerly 352.610]

Source: Section 352.835 — J.T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund; general powers and duties of trustee; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.441 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.441
328.441 Custody and disbursement of school district funds
Status: in_force

(1) Common school district boards and union high school district boards shall designate the persons to be custodians of school funds of their respective districts. Such funds shall be disbursed only in the manner provided by ORS 328.445 (Disbursement of school funds by check or warrant) (1).

(2) For the purpose of receiving deposits of school funds, the district school board of each district described in subsection (1) of this section shall designate such bank or banks within the county or counties in which the district is located, as the board deems safe and proper depositories for school district funds. The custodian designated under subsection (1) of this section is not liable personally or upon official bond of the custodian for moneys lost by reason of failure or insolvency of any bank that becomes a depository under this subsection.

(3) If the district does not designate a custodian of school funds, the county treasurer or county fiscal officer shall be custodian of funds of all school districts. School district funds in the county treasurer’s or county fiscal officer’s custody shall be disbursed only upon warrants drawn on the county treasurer or county fiscal officer by the district school board in the manner provided by law.

(4) The proceeds of the sale of school district bonds or warrants shall be used solely for the purpose for which the bonds or warrants were issued, including reduction of existing bond or warrant indebtedness. [1953 c.89 §§2,3,4; 1955 c.312 §2; 1965 c.100 §66; 1975 c.770 §6; 1981 c.441 §3; 2003 c.226 §8]

Source: Section 328.441 — Custody and disbursement of school district funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.030 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.030
359.030 Objectives of Arts Program
Status: in_force

The objectives of the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department are:

(1) To complement, assist and strengthen existing or planned programs and activities of public and private associations in the arts to promote the broadest statewide public benefit, while maintaining high artistic and scholarly standards.

(2) To encourage and give greater opportunities and recognition to individual Oregon artists whose work is, or gives promise of being, of high quality.

(3) To stimulate and encourage private and local initiative and financial support in connection with programs and activities in the arts. [1967 c.321 §7; 1993 c.209 §8; 2017 c.274 §5]

Source: Section 359.030 — Objectives of Arts Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.874 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.874
339.874 Use of sun-protective clothing and sunscreen
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district shall allow the following during school hours, at a school-sponsored activity or while under the supervision of school personnel:

(a) The outdoor use by students of sun-protective clothing, including hats.

(b) The application of and use by students of nonprescription sunscreen, including sunscreen that contains para-aminobenzoic acid, without any required documentation from a licensed health care professional.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1)(a) of this section prevents a school district from prohibiting certain clothing or hats based on the inappropriateness of the graphics, color or message of the clothing or hats.

(3) A school district may allow school personnel to assist students in applying nonprescription sunscreen but may not require school personnel to assist students in applying nonprescription sunscreen.

(4) School personnel may not be held liable in a criminal action or for civil damages for application of nonprescription sunscreen, including sunscreen that contains para-aminobenzoic acid, if the nonprescription sunscreen is available to and used by the student in accordance with this section. [2015 c.162 §1]

Source: Section 339.874 — Use of sun-protective clothing and sunscreen , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.645 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.645
350.645 Computation of payments under contracts
Status: in_force

Payments to private and independent institutions of higher education under contracts entered into under ORS 350.640 (Contracts with independent institutions for nonsectarian and nonreligious educational services) shall be determined by the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion on a uniform rate for every 45 quarter hours, or equivalent, of approved and registered course work in nonsectarian subjects completed by undergraduate students enrolled in the institutions who are residents of Oregon, and shall not exceed the actual cost to the institution of providing such educational services. This uniform rate shall apply to the estimated 45-hour units for each institution upon which the legislative appropriation is based for that year, or the actual 45-hour units for each institution, whichever is the lesser. Any remaining funds shall be distributed among those institutions whose actual 45-hour units exceed the estimate. The distribution to each institution shall be according to the uniform rate established for the 45-hour units or an amount equal to the ratio that the excess units bear to 45. However, if insufficient funds are available for such a distribution, then the distribution shall be according to the ratio that the total number of 45-hour units in excess of the estimate bears to the total amount of funds remaining undistributed, multiplied by the number of excess 45-hour units, if any, at each institution. [Formerly 352.740; 2017 c.66 §59]

Source: Section 350.645 — Computation of payments under contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.449 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.449
342.449 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 342.433 (Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449) to 342.449 (Short title) and 350.100 (Implementation of diverse educator recruitment plans) shall be known and may be cited as the Educators Equity Act. [1991 c.434 §1; 2015 c.188 §9]

Source: Section 342.449 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.700 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.700
329A.700 Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) to 329A.712 (Revenue distribution to child care providers) :

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Child care provider” means a provider, for compensation, of care, supervision or guidance to a child on a regular basis in a center or in a home other than the child’s home.

(b) “Child care provider” does not include a person who is the child’s parent, legal guardian or custodian.

(2) “High quality child care” means child care that meets standards for high quality child care established or approved by the Early Learning Council.

(3) “Qualified contribution” means a contribution made by a taxpayer to the Department of Early Learning and Care for the purpose of promoting high quality child care, and for which the taxpayer will receive a tax credit certificate under ORS 329A.706 (Program implementation) .

(4) “Tax credit certificate” means a certificate issued by the department to a taxpayer to qualify the taxpayer for a tax credit under ORS 315.213 (Contributions to Office of Child Care) . [Formerly 657A.700; 2015 c.701 §21; 2023 c.554 §37]

Note: 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) to 329A.712 (Revenue distribution to child care providers) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329A.700 — Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.560 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.560
348.560 Staff
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may employ and fix the compensation of any employees it deems necessary for the effective conduct of the work under its charge. The commission may also arrange with a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college for use of staff and office space of the public university or community college. [Formerly 351.660; 2011 c.637 §172c; 2013 c.747 §116]

Source: Section 348.560 — Staff; office space , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.573 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.573
341.573 Division of assets and liabilities
Status: in_force

(1) When changes in district boundaries are made by the detachment of territory or an annexation of territory and another community college district is affected, the boards of the districts shall make an equitable division of the then existing assets and liabilities between the districts affected by such change and provide the manner of consummating the division.

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

(3) In the event any such board fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint such arbitrator. In the event the arbitrators selected fail to appoint the additional arbitrator within 30 days after the appointment of the arbitrator last appointed, the commission shall notify the judge senior in service of the circuit court of the principal county. Within 10 days after receiving such notice, the judge shall appoint one additional arbitrator.

(4) Each member of the board of arbitrators shall be entitled to the sum of $100 per day for each day’s service, and necessary expenses, while serving in the official capacity of the member. Expenses thus incurred shall be equally apportioned among the districts concerned.

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

(6) Assets include all property and moneys belonging to the district at the time of division. Liabilities include all debts for which the respective districts in their corporate capacities are liable at the time of division. In determining the assets, property shall be estimated at its fair value. The assets and liabilities shall be divided between the districts in proportion to the last assessed value of the real and personal property. The district retaining the real property shall pay the other districts concerned such sums as are determined in accordance with the provisions of this section. All funds to be apportioned during the current fiscal year, after such division, shall be made in proportion to the number of persons in each district according to the latest federal census.

(7) This section does not apply to state aid distributed by the commission under ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) .

(8) When changes in district boundaries arise by detaching a territory that will not be incorporated into an existing or new community college district:

(a) The existing district from which the territory is detached shall retain the rights to all assets belonging to the district at the time of the change in district boundaries; and

(b) Except as provided in ORS 341.575 (Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory) , the existing district shall also retain responsibility for all liabilities of the district. [1971 c.513 §85; 1979 c.772 §22; 2003 c.598 §40; 2013 c.747 §67; 2021 c.53 §3]

Source: Section 341.573 — Division of assets and liabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.013 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.013
341.013 Applied baccalaureate degrees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Applied baccalaureate degree” has the meaning given that term in ORS 348.910 (Applied baccalaureate degrees) .

(b) “Bachelor of Science: Nursing degree” means a post-licensure degree program in which individuals who have already received an associate degree in nursing receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

(2) A community college may offer applied baccalaureate degrees and Bachelor of Science: Nursing degrees under the provisions of this section.

(3) For each applied baccalaureate degree program or Bachelor of Science: Nursing degree program a community college wants to offer to its students, the community college shall submit to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission:

(a) A description of the program to be offered;

(b) The method by which the program will be created, including any necessary accreditation by the relevant accrediting agency;

(c) Documentation of local unmet workforce needs that would be addressed by offering the program; and

(d) Documentation that the community college has the expertise, resources and student interest necessary to make the program successful.

(4) A proposed applied baccalaureate degree program or Bachelor of Science: Nursing degree program must be approved by the commission. The commission shall approve a proposed applied baccalaureate degree program or Bachelor of Science: Nursing degree program if:

(a) The community college submits all of the information and documentation required under subsection (3) of this section; and

(b) The commission determines that the criteria set forth in ORS 350.075 (Powers, duties and functions) (3)(g) are satisfied.

(5) The commission may adopt rules to implement this section. [2019 c.255 §2; 2023 c.287 §1]

Source: Section 341.013 — Applied baccalaureate degrees; Bachelor of Science: Nursing degrees; approval process; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.227 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.227
336.227 Duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

To assist school districts to formulate the programs described in ORS 336.222 (District policy and plan) (1), the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(1) Devise a public information program directed toward students, parents, teachers, administrators and school board members at the school district level; and

(2) Contact advocacy associations of the target groups described in subsection (1) of this section to facilitate outreach programs and disseminate alcohol and drug abuse prevention information. [1989 c.1076 §2; 2009 c.595 §209]

Source: Section 336.227 — Duties of Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.405 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.405
327.405 Common School Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Common School Fund is composed of:

(a) The proceeds from the sales of the 16th and 36th sections of every township or of any lands selected in lieu thereof;

(b) All the moneys and clear proceeds of all property that may accrue to the state by escheat or forfeiture;

(c) The proceeds of all gifts, devises and bequests made by any person to the state for common school purposes;

(d) The proceeds of all property granted to the state when the purpose of such grant is not stated;

(e) All proceeds of the sale of submerged and submersible lands as described in ORS 274.005 (Definitions) ;

(f) All proceeds of the sale of the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve as described in ORS 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) (1)(a) in the event such property is sold;

(g) All proceeds of the sale of the 500,000 acres of land to which this state is entitled by an Act of Congress approved September 4, 1841, and of all lands selected for capitol building purposes under Act of Congress approved February 14, 1859;

(h) Moneys credited to the fund or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; and

(i) All proceeds derived from the investment of moneys that compose the fund.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the income from the fund must be applied exclusively to the support and maintenance of common schools in each school district. [Amended by 1957 c.670 §31; 1965 c.100 §31; 1969 c.338 §3; 1987 c.760 §4; 1997 c.321 §2; 2003 c.14 §147; 2013 c.358 §2; 2019 c.678 §66; 2021 c.139 §§4,5; 2021 c.424 §20]

Source: Section 327.405 — Common School Fund; composition and use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.412 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.412
350.412 Role of Higher Education Coordinating Commission in facilitating foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall regularly use the Transfer Council established in ORS 350.426 (Transfer Council) to work with representatives from community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order to:

(a) Facilitate the coordination and establishment of foundational curricula described in ORS 350.400 (Establishment of foundational curricula) ; and

(b) Facilitate the development, and ensure the continued alignment, of the unified statewide transfer agreements described in ORS 350.404 (Unified statewide transfer agreements) .

(2) The commission shall seek to ensure that community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and students are informed and engaged on the current status and developments of foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements. [2017 c.669 §6; 2021 c.575 §15]

Source: Section 350.412 — Role of Higher Education Coordinating Commission in facilitating foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.001 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.001
328.001 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Administrative office for the county” means the administrative office of the education service district, or of any common school district that includes an entire county.

(2) “Impact aid revenues” means the revenues received by a school district from the federal government pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 7701 to 7714.

(3) “School district” includes common and union high school districts. [1965 c.100 §42; 1971 c.513 §60; 1991 c.167 §3; 2003 c.226 §5; 2003 c.343 §1]

Source: Section 328.001 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.270 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.270
339.270 Assessment of costs of school property damage against responsible student or parents or guardian
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district finds that a student is responsible for damaging school district property, the school district may determine the reasonable cost of repairing or replacing the school district property. If the cost is $50 or more, the school district may notify the student and the parent or guardian of the student about the cost and may charge the student or the parent or guardian of the student for the cost of repairing or replacing the school district property. If the amount is not paid by the student or the parent or guardian of the student, or if other arrangements have not been made, within 10 days of receiving the notice under this subsection, the amount shall become a debt owed by the student or the parent or guardian of the student.

(2) If the debt owed to the school district is not paid as demanded, the school district board, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, may bring an action under this section against the student or parent or guardian of the student in a court of competent jurisdiction for the amount owed to the school district plus costs and reasonable attorney fees. [1971 c.561 §5; 1975 c.712 §2; 1977 c.419 §2; 1993 c.45 §124; 2003 c.690 §2; 2011 c.313 §15]

Source: Section 339.270 — Assessment of costs of school property damage against responsible student or parents or guardian; notice; action to recover , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.937 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.937
358.937 Declination to prosecute certain violations
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a district attorney of a county declines to prosecute a violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) for a reason other than insufficient admissible evidence, within 30 days of the declination the district attorney shall give written notice of the declination to the Attorney General. The notice must contain the reasons underlying the declination to prosecute. Upon receipt of the notice, the Attorney General may take full charge of any investigation of, or prosecution for, conduct in violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) .

(b) The Attorney General may require the aid and assistance of the district attorney in all matters pertaining to any investigation or prosecution authorized under this section and to the duties of the Attorney General in the county in which the district attorney holds office.

(2) If the Attorney General chooses to investigate or prosecute under this section, the Attorney General shall have all the powers of a district attorney including:

(a) The power to issue subpoenas;

(b) The power to prepare charging instruments; and

(c) All other powers incidental to an investigation or a prosecution authorized under this section.

(3) All costs, fees and other expenses related to the investigation or prosecution authorized under this section shall be paid by the county in which the investigation or prosecution occurs, to the same extent as if conducted by the district attorney of that county.

(4) Except as otherwise provided by law, a local law enforcement agency investigating a violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) shall provide copies of all investigatory reports to the Commission on Indian Services.

(5) The power granted to the Attorney General by this section does not deprive a district attorney of any authority or relieve a district attorney from any duty to prosecute criminal violations of law and advise the officers of the county in which the district attorney holds office. [2017 c.242 §4]

Note: 358.937 (Declination to prosecute certain violations) was added to and made a part of 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 358.937 — Declination to prosecute certain violations; notice required; authority of Attorney General to prosecute; requirement to provide investigatory reports to Commission on Indian Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.554 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.554
332.554 Notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district shall give an individual, written notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment to all classified school employees who are to perform services in the same or a similar capacity during a subsequent academic year or term or in the period immediately following a recess period. Such notice shall be given by May 30 of each year for employees employed as of that date and as of the date of hire for employees employed subsequent to May 30.

(2) No liability shall accrue from failure to give the notice required by subsection (1) of this section or from the timing or contents thereof on the part of the school district. However, the State Board of Education shall enforce the provisions of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) As used in this section, “classified school employee” includes all employees of a public school district except those for whom a teaching or administrative license is required as a basis for employment in a public school district. [Formerly 342.617]

Source: Section 332.554 — Notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment; when sent; effect of failure to give notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.312 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.312
341.312 Self-insurance program
Status: in_force

(1) A board of education of a community college district may operate a self-insurance program to provide its employees with health insurance benefits.

(2) A board may operate a self-insurance program under this section for liability covering all activities of the community college district and for health insurance benefits for students engaging in athletic contests or in traffic patrols, and may pay the necessary premiums thereon.

(3) Failure to operate a self-insurance program shall in no case be construed as negligence or lack of diligence on the part of the board or the members thereof. [1999 c.502 §3]

Source: Section 341.312 — Self-insurance program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.450 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.450
327.450 Foreclosure of mortgages given to secure loans
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands shall foreclose all mortgages taken to evidence loans from the Common School Fund or other funds whenever more than one year’s interest on the loan is due and unpaid or whenever any mortgage becomes inadequate security for the money loaned. The department may foreclose its mortgage in the event of waste or any other impairment of the property upon which the loan was made. It may also foreclose for delinquency in payment of principal or interest installments or in payment of taxes on such property.

(2) The department may bid in the land in the name of the state at a price not to exceed the total amount of the state’s claim or they may accept a deed or a release of the equity of redemption. Should it appear to the satisfaction of the department that the mortgagee cannot make the payment of interest and that foreclosure would work an injustice and that foreclosure is not then necessary to secure the fund from loss, the department may extend the time for paying such interest not exceeding two years. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §36]

Source: Section 327.450 — Foreclosure of mortgages given to secure loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.021 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.021
357.021 State Library Board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Library Board is established, consisting of nine voting members.

(2) The Governor, after consultation with the Oregon Library Association, shall appoint seven voting members as follows:

(a) Two members from two different state agencies;

(b) One member representing a public library in eastern Oregon;

(c) One member representing a public library in western Oregon;

(d) One public member from eastern Oregon;

(e) One public member from western Oregon; and

(f) One member representing a community college library or a public university library in this state.

(3) The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, or a designee of the deputy superintendent, shall be a voting member of the board.

(4) The administrator of the Commission for the Blind, or a designee of the administrator, shall be a voting member of the board.

(5) The State Librarian shall serve ex officio as a nonvoting member of the board.

(6) A board member described in subsection (2) of this section shall serve a four-year term, but a member described in subsection (2) of this section serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(7) A board member described in subsection (2) of this section shall be eligible for reappointment for only one additional term, but any person may be reappointed to the board after an interval of one year.

(8) The appointment of a board member described in subsection (2) of this section is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(9) A member of the State Library Board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2015 c.328 §4]

Source: Section 357.021 — State Library Board; members; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.700 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.700
327.700 Definitions for ORS 327.700 to 327.711
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 327.700 (Definitions for ORS 327.700 to 327.711) to 327.711 (Payment of debt service) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “State education lottery bonds” means the bonds authorized to be issued under ORS 327.711 (Payment of debt service) for the purpose of financing state education projects.

(2) “State education projects” means projects for instructional training and the acquisition, construction, improvement, remodeling, maintenance or repair of public school facilities in the State of Oregon, including but not limited to land, site preparation costs, permanent or portable buildings and equipment, telecommunications equipment, computers, software and related technology, textbooks, library books, furniture and furnishings, vehicles, costs of planning for bond issues and capital improvements, the payment of debt service on obligations, other than general obligation bonds, issued for such projects and holding in reserve for any of the purposes described in this subsection. [1997 c.612 §3; 1999 c.44 §10; 1999 c.1066 §13]

Source: Section 327.700 — Definitions for ORS 327.700 to 327.711 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.750
357.750 Applications for grants
Status: in_force

Units of local government and counties may apply to the State Library Board for annual establishment and development grants. The grants may be made from funds specifically appropriated for that purpose and are to be used to establish, develop or improve public library early literacy services for children from birth to six years of age and to provide the statewide summer reading program, as defined by rule of the State Library Board, for children from birth to 14 years of age. [1977 c.291 §2; 1993 c.20 §2; 2007 c.191 §1; 2012 c.37 §42a; 2015 c.328 §26]

Source: Section 357.750 — Applications for grants; uses of grant moneys; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.217 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.217
334.217 Standards of adequacy of services and facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education by rule shall establish standards to determine the adequacy of services and facilities provided by the education service districts. In establishing such standards, the state board shall consider the most economic method of providing services and facilities, the quality of the services and facilities according to the best educational standards, and the needs of the students.

(2) When the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines pursuant to rule that an education service district is nonstandard, the district designated nonstandard shall file a plan to meet standards over a specified period of time. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may accept, reject or modify the plan and order the nonstandard district to comply with the plan as approved by the superintendent. Once a plan is approved, the district shall be conditionally standard until all deficiencies are corrected. If a district corrects all deficiencies, the district shall be designated as standard. The district shall have 180 days from the date the plan is accepted to make all corrections. After that time, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may impose sanctions on the district if the district has not made the necessary corrections.

(3) The state board shall establish by rule appropriate sanctions for noncompliance. The sanctions may include:

(a) Mandatory merger of the nonstandard education service district with a contiguous education service district that is standard;

(b) The sanctions described in ORS 342.173 (Effect of employing certain persons) , if applicable;

(c) The withholding of funds from the State School Fund;

(d) The removal of the superintendent of the education service district;

(e) The temporary governance of the education service district by the state board; or

(f) Dissolution of the education service district. [1975 c.477 §3; 1989 c.491 §21; 1993 c.784 §16; 1999 c.1054 §1; 2011 c.705 §38]

Source: Section 334.217 — Standards of adequacy of services and facilities; plans for nonstandard districts; effect of failure to comply; sanctions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.430
357.430 Methods of financing public library by local government unit
Status: in_force

If a governing body acts under ORS 357.417 (Methods of establishing public library by local government unit) (1)(a) or (c), its order shall state the manner in which the local government unit proposes to finance the library, including the estimated amount of any annual tax levy necessary to provide for the library. If the governing body determines that financing may be had only through a local option tax to be submitted to the electors pursuant to ORS 357.525 (Election to authorize local option tax) , the order shall so state. The notice, time and manner of election shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ORS chapters 250 and 255. [Amended by 1955 c.432 §7; 1961 c.251 §9; 1975 c.476 §19; 1983 c.350 §225; 1999 c.21 §69]

Source: Section 357.430 — Methods of financing public library by local government unit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.224 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.224
327.224 Student Success Teams Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Student Success Teams Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

(2) The Student Success Teams Account shall consist of:

(a) Moneys transferred to the account from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account;

(b) Moneys appropriated or otherwise transferred to the Student Success Teams Account by the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) Other amounts deposited into the account from any source.

(3) Moneys in the Student Success Teams Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purpose of funding the intensive program for school districts with the highest needs established under ORS 327.222 (Intensive program for high needs school districts) , including funding any costs incurred for student success teams under that program. [2021 c.350 §12]

Source: Section 327.224 — Student Success Teams Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.445 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.445
328.445 Disbursement of school funds by check or warrant
Status: in_force

(1) When funds are available for payment, school district obligations shall be paid by check bearing the original signature of the custodian of the district school funds; or if authorized by the district school board, the custodian’s facsimile signature.

(2) Where a statute specifies a warrant as the means by which school district obligations shall be paid, warrant means “check” if funds are available for payment. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §67; 1971 c.98 §1]

Source: Section 328.445 — Disbursement of school funds by check or warrant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.992 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.992
345.992 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 345.020 (Duty and powers of Higher Education Coordinating Commission) , 345.030 (License requirements) , 345.070 (Registered agent identification credential) , 345.115 (Refund schedule) or 345.117 (Information required on enrollment agreement) , or who engages in an unlawful trade practice as defined by ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) shall incur a civil penalty for each violation in the amount prescribed by the schedule adopted under ORS 345.995 (Schedule of civil penalties) .

(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1975 c.478 §23; 1991 c.734 §17]

Source: Section 345.992 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.025 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.025
338.025 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules shall follow the intent of this chapter.

(2) Upon application by a public charter school, the State Board of Education may grant a waiver of any provision of this chapter if the waiver promotes the development of programs by providers, enhances the equitable access by underserved families to the public education of their choice, extends the equitable access to public support by all students or permits high quality programs of unusual cost. The State Board of Education may not waive any appeal provision in this chapter or any provision under ORS 338.115 (Applicability of laws) (1)(a) to (aa), 338.120 (Additional requirements for virtual public charter schools) , 338.125 (Student enrollment) (5), 338.135 (Employees) (2)(b) or 339.122 (Disclosures in promotional materials) . [1999 c.200 §13; 2001 c.810 §3; 2005 c.367 §5; 2007 c.575 §4; 2007 c.660 §4; 2007 c.839 §8; 2008 c.50 §§13,14; 2010 c.53 §§4,5; 2010 c.72 §§3,4; 2011 c.94 §§4,5; 2011 c.649 §§3,4; 2011 c.718 §§26,27; 2013 c.98 §§8,9; 2013 c.265 §§15,16; 2015 c.67 §§3,4; 2023 c.434 §2]

Source: Section 338.025 — Rules; waiver of provisions of chapter; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.041 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.041
341.041 Conversion of certain community college service districts to community college districts
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 341.039 (Formation of community college service district) (3) and (4), on July 1, 2001, all community college service districts formed prior to July 1, 1997, shall become community college districts and on and after July 1, 2001, shall operate as community college districts. [2001 c.168 §2]

Source: Section 341.041 — Conversion of certain community college service districts to community college districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.479 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.479
336.479 Physical examination prior to participation in extracurricular sports
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “participation” means participation in sports practices and actual interscholastic sports competition.

(2) Each school district shall require students who participate in extracurricular sports in grades 7 through 12 in the schools of the district to have a physical examination prior to participation. A person conducting the physical examination shall use a form and protocol prescribed by rule of the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (6) of this section.

(3) A school district shall require students who continue to participate in extracurricular sports in grades 7 through 12 to have a physical examination once every two years.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a school district shall require a student who is diagnosed with a significant illness or has had a major surgery to have a physical examination prior to further participation in extracurricular sports.

(5) Any physical examination required by this section shall be conducted by a:

(a) Physician possessing an unrestricted license to practice medicine;

(b) Licensed naturopathic physician;

(c) Licensed physician assistant;

(d) Licensed nurse practitioner; or

(e) Licensed chiropractic physician who has clinical training and experience in detecting cardiopulmonary diseases and defects.

(6) The State Board of Education shall by rule prescribe the form and protocol to be used for physical examinations required by this section. [2001 c.486 §1; 2003 c.323 §1; 2011 c.313 §19; 2019 c.358 §1]

Source: Section 336.479 — Physical examination prior to participation in extracurricular sports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.428 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.428
352.428 Sale to State of Oregon or United States Government
Status: in_force

The bonds may be sold to the State of Oregon or to the United States Government without advertisement thereof for public sale. [Formerly 351.440]

Source: Section 352.428 — Sale to State of Oregon or United States Government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.105
350.105 Report on capital construction projects
Status: in_force

No later than March 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly concerning the status of all previously approved capital construction projects that have not been completed or have been completed within the preceding 24-month period. The report shall include the project title, funding sources, the amount of the original appropriation or expenditure limitation, the amount of unexpected funds, the construction status and the anticipated completion date. [Formerly 351.165]

Source: Section 350.105 — Report on capital construction projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.525 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.525
327.525 School Foods Revolving Account
Status: in_force

The School Foods Revolving Account, separate and distinct from the General Fund, is continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purposes of ORS 327.520 (Acceptance and distribution of USDA Foods) . All moneys received under the provisions of ORS 327.520 (Acceptance and distribution of USDA Foods) shall be paid by the department to the State Treasurer for credit to the School Foods Revolving Account. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §40; 1975 c.87 §2; 1981 c.784 §21; 1989 c.491 §11; 1989 c.966 §26; 2023 c.570 §2]

Source: Section 327.525 — School Foods Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.375 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.375
358.375 Issuance of bonds to acquire museum site and structure
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of a city museum, and when authorized by the electors of the city voting at a primary election or general election, the governing body may issue general obligation or revenue bonds of the city for the purpose of providing all or part of the funds necessary to acquire a museum site or sites and to construct the museum.

(2) In the case of a joint city museum, and when authorized by the electors of the two or more cities voting at a primary election or general election, each city council of the two or more respective cities may issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds of each of the two or more respective cities for the purpose of providing such portion of the funds necessary to acquire a museum site or sites and to construct the museum as is determined by the governing body. [1953 c.481 §§15,16; 1973 c.757 §7; 1983 c.260 §9; 1983 c.350 §§229,229a; 1987 c.267 §78; 1995 c.712 §109]

Source: Section 358.375 — Issuance of bonds to acquire museum site and structure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.937 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.937
342.937 Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of Public Instruction may reimburse any school districts for all or part of the costs reasonably related to a dismissal of a contract teacher or nonextension of a contract teacher’s contract, or appeal therefrom under ORS 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) , provided that the school district is the ultimate prevailing party. The superintendent may consider the school district’s ability to pay the costs related to the dismissal or nonextension of the contract teacher, and seek such funds from the Emergency Board as may be in the superintendent’s judgment necessary to carry out this provision. [1997 c.864 §6]

Source: Section 342.937 — Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.222 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.222
336.222 District policy and plan
Status: in_force

In accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, each district school board shall adopt a comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan, including but not limited to:

(1) Alcohol and drug abuse prevention curriculum and public information programs addressing students, parents, teachers, administrators and school board members;

(2) The nature and extent of the district’s expectation of intervention with students who appear to have drug or alcohol abuse problems;

(3) The extent of the district’s alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention programs; and

(4) The district’s strategy to gain access to federal funds available for drug abuse prevention programs. [1989 c.1076 §1; 2009 c.595 §208; 2011 c.673 §6]

Source: Section 336.222 — District policy and plan; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.172 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.172
332.172 Use of school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board may permit the use of school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational purposes, including use for:

(a) Supervised recreational activities;

(b) Meeting places for discussion of all subjects and questions which in the judgment of the residents may relate to the educational, political, economic, artistic and moral interests of the residents, giving equal rights and privileges to all religious denominations and political parties; and

(c) Such other proper purposes as may be determined by the board.

(2) The district school board may appoint a special supervising officer to have charge of the buildings and grounds, preserve order, protect school property and do all things necessary in the capacity of a peace officer to carry out the provisions of this section.

(3) The district school board may establish a schedule of fees and collect fees pursuant to the schedule for use of school buildings and grounds and other facilities, including but not limited to gymnasium equipment, swimming pools, athletic fields and tennis courts.

(4) Expenses for light, heat, janitor services and services of the special supervising officer provided in connection with use of buildings and grounds under this section which are not covered by the fees charged under subsection (3) of this section shall be paid out of the county or special school funds of the district in the same manner that other similar services are paid.

(5) The district school board shall make rules governing the use of school buildings and grounds under this section. [1965 c.100 §144; 1983 c.350 §170; 1993 c.45 §49; 1995 c.660 §48; 2011 c.313 §10]

Source: Section 332.172 — Use of school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational purposes; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.240 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.240
346.240 Payment of incidental expenses of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, from time to time, as may be necessary, draw a warrant in favor of the Commission for the Blind for a sum not exceeding $1,500 in any one amount, to be used for the purpose of paying for postage, expressage, freight, telegraph, telephone and other incidental expenses for which payment must be made in cash.

(2) The commission shall file with the department, from time to time, vouchers for any warrants to be drawn under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Before the commission receives any moneys to be expended for incidental expenses, the commission shall designate the person to whom the funds will be paid. [Amended by 1973 c.713 §5; 1983 c.740 §115; 2014 c.107 §6]

Source: Section 346.240 — Payment of incidental expenses of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.230 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.230
345.230 Remedies are additional
Status: in_force

The remedies provided in ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) and 345.992 (Civil penalties) to 345.997 (Civil penalty credited to General Fund) are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other remedies provided by law. [Amended by 1975 c.478 §15; 1975 c.759 §17a; 1991 c.67 §85]

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

Source: Section 345.230 — Remedies are additional , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.514 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.514
337.514 Purpose of ORS 337.511 to 337.524
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) is to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that all post-secondary students with print disabilities in Oregon who require reading accommodations, in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., shall have equal and effective access, in alternative format, to instructional materials provided by a post-secondary education institution. [2007 c.466 §2; 2021 c.97 §29]

Source: Section 337.514 — Purpose of ORS 337.511 to 337.524 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.410 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.410
342.410 Executive director
Status: in_force

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall appoint a qualified person as executive director and may, subject to the State Personnel Relations Law, employ persons to provide such service as the commission shall require. [1965 c.535 §12; 1973 c.270 §14; 1997 c.165 §4; 2015 c.774 §§23,55]

Source: Section 342.410 — Executive director; employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.556 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.556
346.556 Vending facility manager statement of full-time employment
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for the Blind shall adopt by rule a vending facility manager statement of full-time employment with which a vending facility manager shall comply. The statement must describe the responsibilities of a vending facility manager, including, but not limited to, responsibilities regarding:

(a) Weekly contact requirements with employees or subcontractors of the manager;

(b) Vending facility inspections; and

(c) The development and maintenance of work logs.

(2) The commission shall include the active participation, as described in ORS 346.546 (Active participation by business enterprise consumer committee) , of the commission’s business enterprise consumer committee, in developing the statement described in this section. [2017 c.717 §5]

Source: Section 346.556 — Vending facility manager statement of full-time employment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.018 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.018
350.018 Educational attainment goals for adult Oregonians not currently enrolled in academic programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in coordination with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, shall establish by rule educational attainment goals for adult Oregonians who are not currently enrolled in a kindergarten through grade 12 school, an institution of higher education or another post-secondary training program.

(2) The educational attainment goals established under this section shall:

(a) Be associated with current and projected job opportunities for adult Oregonians; and

(b) Be designed to promote labor market success. [2017 c.264 §2]

Source: Section 350.018 — Educational attainment goals for adult Oregonians not currently enrolled in academic programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.703 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.703
341.703 Custodian of funds
Status: in_force

(1) The board of a community college district shall designate a custodian of funds of the district. Funds shall be disbursed only in the manner provided by subsection (3) of this section.

(2) For the purpose of receiving deposits of community college funds, the board of the district shall designate such bank or banks, as the board deems safe and proper depositories for district funds. The custodian designated under subsection (1) of this section shall not be liable personally or upon the official bond of the custodian for moneys lost by reason of failure or insolvency of any bank which becomes a depository under this subsection.

(3) When funds are available for payment, district obligations shall be paid by check bearing the original signature of the custodian of the district funds; or if authorized by the board of the district, the custodian’s facsimile signature.

(4) Where a statute specifies a warrant as the means by which district obligations shall be paid, warrant means “check” if funds are available for payment. [1971 c.513 §50; 1995 c.67 §36]

Source: Section 341.703 — Custodian of funds; depositories; signature on checks; warrants as checks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.470 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.470
348.470 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) It is the policy of this state to encourage cooperation between public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and community colleges on issues affecting students who transfer between the two segments; and

(2) All unnecessary obstacles that restrict student transfer opportunities between the two segments shall be eliminated. [1987 c.375 §1; 2013 c.768 §33]

Source: Section 348.470 — Legislative findings; cooperation between public universities and community colleges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.540 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.540
346.540 Duties of commission with respect to operation of vending facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for the Blind shall:

(a) As the commission determines is necessary, survey public buildings or properties to determine the suitability of the public buildings or properties as locations for vending facilities to be operated by persons who are blind and advise the agencies, departments or political subdivisions charged with maintaining the public buildings or properties of the commission’s findings.

(b) With the consent of the agency, department or political subdivision charged with maintaining the buildings or properties, establish vending facilities in those locations that the commission determines are suitable and enter into agreements to operate the vending facilities.

(c) Recruit, select, train, license and install qualified persons who are blind as managers of vending facilities in public buildings or properties.

(d) Adopt rules as necessary to ensure the proper and satisfactory operation of vending facilities and for the benefit of vending facility managers.

(e) Provide for the continued operation of established vending facilities if a qualified person who is blind is not available until a qualified person who is blind is available for assignment as manager.

(f) Not later than January 15 of each year, submit an annual report on the performance of the commission’s business enterprise program to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health and human services. The commission shall include with the report the results of any surveys made under paragraph (a) of this subsection that were conducted since the submission of the previous year’s report, and any refusals from agencies, departments or political subdivisions to operate vending facilities in public buildings or properties.

(2) The commission may enter into agreements in compliance with ORS chapter 190 to operate vending facilities located in public buildings or on public properties described in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(3) If the agency, department or political subdivision charged with maintaining public buildings or properties does not consent to the establishment of vending facilities in locations in the public building or on the public property that the commission determines are suitable, the agency, department or political subdivision shall inform the commission in writing of the reasons why consent is not given. [1957 c.295 §4; 1965 c.471 §2; 1975 c.638 §10; 1981 c.271 §2; 1989 c.966 §30; 2007 c.70 §133; 2017 c.717 §15]

Source: Section 346.540 — Duties of commission with respect to operation of vending facilities; report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.541 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.541
358.541 City or county prohibition of second term
Status: in_force

(1) Residential property may not qualify for a second term of classification and special assessment as historic property under this section:

(a) If the property is located within a city, the governing body of which has adopted a resolution or ordinance prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property; or

(b) If the property is located within unincorporated territory of a county, the governing body of which has adopted a resolution or ordinance prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property.

(2) The city or county prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property shall send a copy of the prohibiting resolution or ordinance to the State Historic Preservation Officer. [2005 c.549 §2; 2007 c.718 §3; 2009 c.892 §12]

Note: See note under 358.487 (Application for classification and special assessment as historic property) .

Note: 358.541 (City or county prohibition of second term) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 358 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 358.541 — City or county prohibition of second term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.752 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.752
352.752 Oregon Center for Health Professions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Allied health education programs” includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Radiologic science;

(B) Nuclear medicine;

(C) Sonography;

(D) Vascular technology;

(E) Dental hygiene;

(F) Respiratory care;

(G) Clinical laboratory sciences; and

(H) Emergency medical services provider education.

(b) “Allied health education programs” does not include any undergraduate or graduate nursing program administered by Oregon Health and Science University.

(2) There is created the Oregon Center for Health Professions. The Oregon Center for Health Professions shall be administered by the Oregon Institute of Technology.

(3) The purposes of the Oregon Center for Health Professions are to:

(a) Provide continued development of bachelor’s degree level education programs in areas of allied health;

(b) Facilitate the creation of new partnerships between the health care industry and community colleges, private institutions of higher education and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order to increase the number of students and graduates in allied health education programs;

(c) Provide continuing education, professional development and certificate programs for allied health care professionals; and

(d) Align with and complement educational partnerships between the Oregon Institute of Technology and Oregon Health and Science University focusing on allied health education programs.

(4) The Oregon Institute of Technology may receive moneys from any public or private source to support the Oregon Center for Health Professions. Gifts and grants received to support the Oregon Center for Health Professions shall be credited to the appropriate fund at the Oregon Institute of Technology. [Formerly 352.223]

Source: Section 352.752 — Oregon Center for Health Professions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.603 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.603
329.603 Coordinated comprehensive school counseling program
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district must provide a coordinated comprehensive school counseling program to support the academic, career, personal and social development of each student and to develop the sense of community involvement for each student.

(2) A coordinated comprehensive program may be designed, delivered or otherwise implemented by:

(a) A person who is licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as a school counselor;

(b) A person who is licensed by the commission as a school social worker; or

(c) Any combination of persons qualified to implement the program, as determined under rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(3) Nothing in this section may be construed to allow a person, including but not limited to a licensed school social worker:

(a) Who is licensed by the commission to practice outside of the scope of the person’s license; or

(b) To practice within the scope of a license not held by that person. [2019 c.308 §2]

Source: Section 329.603 — Coordinated comprehensive school counseling program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.526 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.526
341.526 Grant program for first-generation college-bound students
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall jointly establish a grant program for the purpose of distributing moneys to community colleges, or any foundations of community colleges, to increase the number of underserved, low-income and first-generation college-bound students who enroll in community college and make progress toward a degree or a certificate.

(2) Moneys distributed under subsection (1) of this section may be used by a community college, or a foundation of a community college, for services that are designed to increase student enrollment, retention and degree and certificate completion, including counseling programs, college initiatives, advising services and assistance in obtaining financial aid.

(3) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section, including rules that set standards for awarding grants. The standards shall give priority to community colleges, or foundations of community colleges, that have student enrollment, retention and degree and certificate completion programs with demonstrated support from the private sector, the community and local government. [2014 c.51 §1; 2015 c.366 §22; 2015 c.825 §1]

Note: 341.526 (Grant program for first-generation college-bound students) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 341 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 341.526 — Grant program for first-generation college-bound students; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.342 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.342
329A.342 Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Learning and Care is not deprived of jurisdiction to proceed with an investigation of or an action or disciplinary proceeding against an individual or a child care facility by the:

(1) Lapsing, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of a certification or registration; or

(2) Lapsing, suspension, removal or voluntary surrender of an individual’s enrollment in the Central Background Registry established by ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) . [2018 c.115 §6; 2023 c.554 §23]

Source: Section 329A.342 — Jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.445 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.445
336.445 Use of polystyrene foam in meal service
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a school district that provides breakfast or lunch at any school site of the school district may not use polystyrene foam plates, trays, food containers or food packaging in the service of any meal.

(2) A school district may use polystyrene foam plates, trays, food containers or food packaging in the service of meals if the school district participates in a recycling program for the polystyrene foam.

(3) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2015 c.422 §1]

Source: Section 336.445 — Use of polystyrene foam in meal service; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.280 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.280
339.280 Student grading policies
Status: in_force

Each school district board may establish student grading policies that permit teachers to consider a student’s attendance in determining the student’s grade or deciding whether the student should be granted or denied credit. A student’s attendance shall not be the sole criterion for the reduction of a student’s grade. Such policies shall provide that prior to reduction of grade or denial of credit:

(1) The teacher identifies how the student’s attendance and participation in class is related to the instructional goals of the particular subject or course and gives notice to the student and parents or guardian of the student.

(2) Procedures are in effect to ensure due process when the grade is reduced or credit is denied for attendance rather than academic reasons.

(3) The reasons for the nonattendance are considered and the grade is not reduced or credit is not denied based on absences due to:

(a) Religious reasons;

(b) A student’s disability; or

(c) An excused absence as determined by the policy of the school district or as provided by ORS 339.065 (Estimates of attendance) . [1995 c.656 §4; 2019 c.207 §2; 2019 c.393 §2]

Source: Section 339.280 — Student grading policies; consideration of attendance allowed; policy content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.420
327.420 Basis of apportionment
Status: in_force

(1) The basis of all apportionments of the Common School Fund shall be the reports of the resident average daily membership for the preceding fiscal year as reported by the school district to the Department of Education.

(2) In the case of a joint school district, the resident average daily membership reported to the department shall be prorated between the counties as the resident enrollment of the district is prorated between the counties. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §34; 1971 c.294 §3; 2005 c.412 §2]

Source: Section 327.420 — Basis of apportionment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.084 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.084
352.084 Term of office for members of a governing board
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the term of office specified in ORS 352.076 (Formation and maintenance of a governing board for public universities) , the term of a member appointed to a governing board by the Governor may be adjusted so that one-half, as nearly as possible, of the members of the board are appointed biennially. [2013 c.768 §7; 2017 c.440 §11]

Source: Section 352.084 — Term of office for members of a governing board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.510 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.510
346.510 Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) :

(1) “Cafeteria” means a food-dispensing facility:

(a) That can provide a variety of prepared foods and beverages;

(b) Where a patron may move through a self-service line;

(c) That may employ some servers to wait on patrons; and

(d) That provides seating suitable for patrons to consume meals.

(2) “Healthy vending item” and “local vending item” have the meanings given those terms by rules adopted by the Commission for the Blind in consultation with the Public Health Director and the business enterprise consumer committee.

(3) “Person who is blind” means a person who has not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye with best correction or whose visual acuity, if better than 20/200, is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends an angle of no greater than 20 degrees and whose blindness is certified by a licensed physician who specializes in diseases of the eye.

(4) “Political subdivision” means a local government as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , a municipality, town or village of this state.

(5) “Public building” or “property” means a building, land or other real property, or a portion of a building, land or other real property, that is occupied by a department or an agency of the State of Oregon or by a political subdivision, except for a public elementary school, a secondary school, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a public corporation created pursuant to ORS 353.020 (Oregon Health and Science University as public corporation) .

(6) “Vending facility” means:

(a) Shelters, counters, shelving, display and wall cases, refrigerating apparatus and other appropriate auxiliary equipment that are necessary or customarily used for the vending of articles, including an established mix of healthy vending items approved by the Commission for the Blind and the agency, department or political subdivision charged with maintaining the public building or property where the vending facility is located;

(b) Vending machines; or

(c) Cafeterias or snack bars for the dispensing of foodstuffs and beverages.

(7) “Vending facility manager” means a person who is:

(a) Blind;

(b) Responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the vending facility operation; and

(c) Licensed under ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) .

(8) “Vending machine” means a manual or coin-operated machine or a similar device used for vending articles, including machines or devices that accept electronic payment.

(9) “Visitor venue” means a public building or property that is operated by a political subdivision of this state and that is:

(a) A convention, event or exposition center;

(b) A zoo;

(c) A performing arts center;

(d) A museum;

(e) A golf course;

(f) A facility primarily used for sporting events; or

(g) A commercial airport owned and operated by a city, a county or a port district organized under ORS chapter 778. [1957 c.295 §2; 1975 c.638 §7; 2007 c.70 §131; 2017 c.717 §12; 2019 c.505 §1; 2021 c.630 §15]

Source: Section 346.510 — Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.420 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.420
329A.420 Cooperative agreements to inspect premises
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Learning and Care may enter into cooperative arrangements with the Oregon Health Authority, the State Fire Marshal and other public agencies for the provision of services in the inspection of child care facilities in the administration of ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) . The arrangements shall designate which services shall be reimbursed and the rate and manner of reimbursement. [Formerly 657A.420; 2023 c.554 §33]

Source: Section 329A.420 — Cooperative agreements to inspect premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.363 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.363
332.363 HVAC verification report
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district completes the work recommended by a mechanical engineer under ORS 332.358 (HVAC assessment report) , the school district shall, within 30 days of completing the work, submit to the Department of Education an HVAC verification report that includes:

(a) The name and address of the school facility and the name and address of the person preparing the report.

(b) A description of assessment, maintenance, adjustment, repair, upgrade and replacement activities performed and outcomes, including:

(A) The minimum efficiency reporting value of the filtration system.

(B) Verification that ventilation rates for facility classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, nurses’ offices, restrooms, offices and other occupiable indoor spaces meet the minimum ventilation rate requirements set forth in the specialty code or an explanation of why the current system is unable to meet those requirements.

(C) Verified exhaust rates for facility classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, nurses’ offices, restrooms, offices and other occupiable indoor spaces and whether those rates meet the requirements of the system design.

(D) Documentation of initial operating verifications, adjustments and final operating verifications.

(E) Verification that carbon dioxide monitors have been installed and are operating in compliance with ORS 332.356 (Carbon dioxide monitors and alarms) .

(F) Verification that work performed satisfies the workforce standards described in ORS 332.361 (Contractor requirements for indoor HVAC infrastructure improvements) , including providing the names and certification or license numbers of contractors, qualified testing personnel and qualified adjusting personnel.

(2) The department shall maintain a copy of the report required under this section for at least five years.

(3) The HVAC verification report described in this section is subject to inspection as a public record under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(4) Nothing in this section requires the department to verify the contents of a HVAC verification report described in this section. [2023 c.525 §6]

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

Source: Section 332.363 — HVAC verification report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.327 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.327
341.327 Method of electing board
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 board members may be elected in one of the following methods or a combination thereof:

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

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

(2) Candidates for election from zones shall be nominated by electors of the zones. Candidates for election at large may be nominated by electors of zones or by electors of the district, as determined under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) Where the method selected under subsection (2) of this section includes a combination of nomination of candidates from and by zones and of nomination of candidates at large, the number of candidates to be nominated in each manner shall be specified in the petition submitted under ORS 341.025 (Petition for formation of district) or under ORS 341.331 (Change in method of nominating and electing board) . [Formerly 341.280; 2019 c.449 §25]

Source: Section 341.327 — Method of electing board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.850 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.850
329.850 Duties of Education and Workforce Policy Advisor
Status: in_force

(1) The Education and Workforce Policy Advisor, in consultation with the Department of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Oregon Business Development Department and the Department of Human Services, shall propose policies and strategies consistent with this chapter.

(2) The Education and Workforce Policy Advisor’s policies and strategies must take into account that:

(a) The state must promote innovative thinking with respect to the curriculum and educational delivery system of Oregon public schools;

(b) The state must require of all youth a level of achievement that prepares them to pursue college, career and technical education programs, apprenticeships, work-based training and school-to-work programs;

(c) Greater employer investment is essential in the ongoing training of all workers to meet workforce needs;

(d) The state must encourage Oregon businesses to improve productivity by creating high performance work organizations that provide high skills and high wage opportunities for youth and adults; and

(e) All employment-related training, education and job placement services and sources of funds must be coordinated among state agencies and boards and must complement the state’s overall efforts on behalf of youth and adults. [Formerly 326.830; 1997 c.652 §22; 2009 c.94 §4; 2015 c.366 §80; 2017 c.185 §4; 2017 c.297 §34]

Source: Section 329.850 — Duties of Education and Workforce Policy Advisor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.470 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.470
328.470 Purchase of automotive equipment
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) and any other provision of law, any school district board by resolution may provide for the replacement or acquisition of automotive equipment by making transfers from the district’s general fund to a fund established for that purpose. Transfers to the fund shall be included in the school district budget prepared and published in accordance with ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) . If at any time conditions arise which dispense with the necessity for further transfers to or expenditures from a fund established pursuant to this section, the district school board shall so declare by resolution. The resolution shall order the balance remaining in such fund to be transferred to the general fund of the district and shall declare the fund closed. [1969 c.375 §2]

Source: Section 328.470 — Purchase of automotive equipment; fund transfers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.205 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.205
359.205 Delivery of art work to dealer as consignment
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any custom, practice or usage of the trade to the contrary, whenever a consignor delivers or causes to be delivered a work of fine art to an art dealer in this state for the purpose of exhibition or sale, or both, on a commission, fee or other basis of compensation, the delivery to, and acceptance by, the art dealer of the work of fine art constitutes a consignment unless the delivery to the art dealer is pursuant to an outright sale for which the consignor receives or has received compensation for the work of fine art upon delivery.

(2) A work of fine art is trust property in the hands of the art dealer, who is trustee for the benefit of the consignor until the work of fine art is sold to a bona fide third party.

(3) The proceeds of the sale of a work of fine art are trust property in the hands of the art dealer who is trustee for the benefit of the consignor until the amount due the consignor from the sale is paid. Nothing in this subsection requires a separate trust account for each consignor.

(4) A work of fine art that is trust property when initially accepted by the art dealer remains trust property notwithstanding the subsequent purchase of the work of fine art by the art dealer directly or indirectly for the art dealer’s own account, until the purchase price is paid in full to the consignor.

(5) The trust relationship described in this section imposes no duty greater than the duties described in ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.210 (Effect of treating art work delivery as consignment) , 359.220 (Consignment contract requirements) , 359.225 (Payment of sale proceeds of consigned work) , 359.250 (Liability of art dealer for violation of ORS 359.220) and 359.255 (Attorney fees) and does not give rise to any general trust or fiduciary relationship. [1981 c.410 §2; 1985 c.830 §2; 2011 c.230 §1]

Source: Section 359.205 — Delivery of art work to dealer as consignment; exception for direct sale work as trust property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.448 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.448
358.448 Heritage district board
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of a heritage district shall be a board of five members, to be elected by the electors of the district. The district board shall appoint a representative of the museums in the district to serve as secretary of the district.

(2) Any elector residing within the district shall be qualified to serve as a district board member. [Formerly 198.976]

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

Source: Section 358.448 — Heritage district board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.267 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.267
348.267 Marketing of tax credit
Status: in_force

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may hire or contract with a marketer to market the tax credits described in ORS 315.643 (Opportunity Grant contributions) to taxpayers. [2018 c.108 §5]

Note: See note under 348.266 (Opportunity Grant Fund) .

Source: Section 348.267 — Marketing of tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.430
345.430 Determination of qualifications of out-of-state or out-of-country applicants to take board test
Status: repealed

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall determine whether a person from out-of-state who is not certified in hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology by another state or a person from out-of-country seeking a certificate in hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology is qualified to take the test of the Board of Cosmetology. A determination shall be made by an evaluation of academic transcripts, apprenticeship records and work experience documentation. If documentation is not available, the commission may refer the person to a career school for evaluation and recommendation.

Note: 345.440 (Safety and sanitation inspections) is repealed July 1, 2024. See sections 17 and 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. 345.440 (Safety and sanitation inspections) (2021 Edition) is set forth for the user’s convenience.

Source: Section 345.430 — Determination of qualifications of out-of-state or out-of-country applicants to take board test , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.095
334.095 Declaration of 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 education service district board shall declare the office of a director vacant when the incumbent:

(a) Dies or resigns;

(b) Is removed from office or a court declares the election for the office void;

(c) Ceases to be a resident of a school district that is located within the territory of the education service district;

(d) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, ceases to be a resident of the zone from which nominated;

(e) Ceases to discharge the duties of office for two consecutive months unless prevented from discharging the duties by sickness or other unavoidable cause; or

(f) Is recalled.

(2) The education service district board may not declare the office of a director vacant if the director is a resident of a school district that withdraws from the education service district as provided by ORS 334.015 (Withdrawal of school district) unless:

(a) The director’s term expires; or

(b) The education service district board declares the office vacant for a reason described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A director nominated from a zone who changes permanent residence from one zone to another zone in which another director resides shall continue to serve as director until the next regular election when a successor shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(4) A director guilty of misfeasance or malfeasance in office, by the appropriate proceeding, may be removed from office by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(5) Members may be recalled in the manner provided in ORS 249.865 (Filing prospective petition) to 249.877 (Statement of justification by public officer) . If the member was elected by a zone, the recall petition shall be signed by electors from that zone and electors from the zone are the only electors eligible to vote in the recall election. If the member was elected at large, the recall petition shall be signed by electors from the district and electors from the district are eligible to vote in the recall election. [1981 c.131 §§7,8; 1993 c.784 §10; 2003 c.576 §435; 2011 c.705 §5; 2012 c.91 §10; 2019 c.449 §23]

Source: Section 334.095 — Declaration of vacancy in office of director; removal; recall , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.533 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.533
343.533 Transportation service to preschool children with disabilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall not bill a resident school district for a child receiving services under this section even if the child is served by a county or regional program otherwise subject to ORS 343.243 (Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs) .

(2) The resident school district shall provide transportation service to preschool children with disabilities, as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) , age three until the age of eligibility for kindergarten, if such service is determined to be a related service and, as required, to children from birth to three years of age, enrolled in programs under ORS 339.185, 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) , 343.041 (Supervision of programs for children with disabilities by Superintendent of Public Instruction) , 343.055 (Administration of programs by Superintendent of Public Instruction) , 343.065 (Employment of personnel to supervise types of services for special programs) , 343.157 (Duty of school districts to identify, locate and evaluate resident children who may have disabilities) and 343.455 (Providers under Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to provide early childhood special education) to 343.534 (Allocation of state funds to approved providers) , and the district may include those costs in its claims for transportation costs reimbursement by the state. No state agency is required to pay transportation other than the claims on the State School Fund. [Formerly 343.363]

Source: Section 343.533 — Transportation service to preschool children with disabilities; cost , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.180 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.180
353.180 Student education records
Status: in_force

Oregon Health and Science University may adopt policies relating to the creation, use, custody and disclosure, including access, of student education records of the university that are consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law. Whenever a student has attained 18 years of age or is attending the university, the permission or consent required of and the rights accorded to a parent of the student regarding education records shall thereafter only be required of and accorded to the student. [1995 c.162 §26; 1999 c.291 §8]

Source: Section 353.180 — Student education records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.319 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.319
352.319 Contract for disbursement of funds to students
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “personally identifiable information” means a student’s Social Security number and gender or a student’s Social Security number and date of birth.

(2) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may enter into a contract with a private contractor to provide the service of facilitating the disbursement of funds to students. If a student’s personally identifiable information is necessary to administer the disbursement of funds under the contract, the public university:

(a) Shall obtain from a student a written election to receive the contracted services;

(b) Shall provide any alternative method of disbursement of funds at no additional cost to a student who does not elect to receive those services from a private contractor;

(c) May not release to a private contractor personally identifiable information about a student who elects to receive disbursement services from the private contractor without first obtaining from the student a written consent to release the personally identifiable information; and

(d) Shall provide to a student a written description of the purposes for which a private contractor may use the student’s personally identifiable information. [Formerly 352.017]

Source: Section 352.319 — Contract for disbursement of funds to students; personally identifiable information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.513 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.513
343.513 Eligibility criteria
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall establish by rule procedures prescribing the eligibility criteria for early childhood special education and early intervention services. [1991 c.749 §15]

Source: Section 343.513 — Eligibility criteria; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.408 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.408
352.408 Issuance of bonds by public universities
Status: in_force

(1) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) :

(a) May issue revenue bonds for any lawful purpose of the university in accordance with ORS chapter 287A.

(b) May issue under ORS 287A.360 (Current refunding bonds) to 287A.380 (Tax levy to pay maturing general obligation advance refunding bonds) refunding bonds of the same character and tenor as the revenue bonds replaced.

(2) For the purposes of ORS 271.390 (Lease or purchase of real estate by public body or council of governments) and ORS chapter 287A, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is a public body.

(3) ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) does not apply to revenue bonds issued by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(4) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) :

(a) May grant leases of real property held by a trustee or lender for a term that ends on the date on which all amounts due under the operative documents have been paid, or provision for payment has been made, or for a term of up to 20 years after the last scheduled payment under the operative documents, whichever is sooner. The leases may grant the trustee or lender the right to evict the university and exclude the university from possession of the real property for the term of the lease if the university fails to pay when due the amounts scheduled to be paid under the operative documents or otherwise defaults under the operative documents. Upon default, the trustee or lender may sublease the real property to third parties and apply any rents to payments scheduled to be made under the operative documents.

(b) May not mortgage, pledge or grant a security interest in, or otherwise encumber, real or personal property that has been pledged or leased to provide security for, or acquired, constructed, improved with, or otherwise directly benefited by, the proceeds of outstanding state bonds, except as provided in ORS 352.113 (Real and personal property held by public universities) (4).

(5) Revenue bonds and other obligations authorized by this section:

(a) Are revenue bonds or obligations of a political subdivision of the State of Oregon.

(b) Are not an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Oregon and are not a charge upon revenue or property of the State of Oregon, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(c) Are not a charge upon any revenue or property of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) unless the revenue or property is pledged to secure the revenue bonds or other obligations.

(d) Are not payable from, and may not be secured by a pledge of or lien on, any amounts a public university is required to:

(A) Deposit with the State Treasurer pursuant to ORS 352.135 (Use and investment of moneys) (2); or

(B) Pay to the State Treasurer pursuant to a schedule described in ORS 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) . [Formerly 351.374; 2017 c.440 §29]

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 352.408 — Issuance of bonds by public universities; use and limitations of security interests; character of bonds and obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.456 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.456
358.456 Choice of election at large or by zone
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(2) Candidates for election from zones shall be nominated by electors of the zones. [Formerly 198.980]

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

Source: Section 358.456 — Choice of election at large or by zone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.901 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.901
329.901 Collection of student and teacher information
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “public education program” means an education program provided by any of the following:

(a) A school district;

(b) A public charter school;

(c) An education service district;

(d) A long term care or treatment facility, as described in ORS 343.961 (Responsibility for costs of education of children in day and residential treatment programs) ;

(e) The Youth Corrections Education Program;

(f) The Oregon School for the Deaf; or

(g) An approved recovery school, as defined in ORS 336.680 (Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school) .

(2) For each school year, the Department of Education shall require public education programs to submit the following information about students in kindergarten through grade 12 classes:

(a) The total number of students in the classes; and

(b) The total number of licensed or registered teachers regularly assigned to the students counted under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) By February 1 of the year following the school year described in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Education shall make the information received under subsection (2) of this section available to:

(a) The public on the website of the Department of Education; and

(b) The Legislative Assembly through annual reports.

(4) For the purpose of this section, the State Board of Education shall identify by rule:

(a) The definition of what constitutes a class for which a public education program must report;

(b) The definition of what constitutes regular assignment of teachers to students for purposes of subsection (2)(b) of this section;

(c) The categories of classes for which a public education program must report; and

(d) If possible, the source of an existing data set that may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section. [2013 c.651 §1; 2023 c.513 §14]

Note: 329.901 (Collection of student and teacher information) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.901 — Collection of student and teacher information; report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.054 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.054
352.054 Names of governing boards of public universities
Status: in_force

(1) A governing board is established for each of the following public universities:

(a) University of Oregon;

(b) Portland State University;

(c) Oregon State University;

(d) Eastern Oregon University;

(e) Oregon Institute of Technology;

(f) Southern Oregon University; and

(g) Western Oregon University.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The University of Oregon governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon.

(b) The Portland State University governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of Portland State University.

(c) The Oregon State University governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of Oregon State University.

(d) The Eastern Oregon University governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University.

(e) The Oregon Institute of Technology governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Institute of Technology.

(f) The Southern Oregon University governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of Southern Oregon University.

(g) The Western Oregon University governing board shall be known as the Board of Trustees of Western Oregon University. [2013 c.768 §3; 2015 c.767 §1]

Source: Section 352.054 — Names of governing boards of public universities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.125
328.125 Law concerning Common School Fund to apply
Status: in_force

The laws governing the loaning of the Common School Fund of this state, so far as applicable and not in conflict with ORS 328.105 (Sources) to 328.140 (Sale, rental or lease of property) shall govern the loaning of the Douglas County School Fund.

Source: Section 328.125 — Law concerning Common School Fund to apply , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.565 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.565
346.565 Participation in state health benefit plan and deferred compensation plan
Status: in_force

(1) A business enterprise manager who is blind, as described under ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) , or a person who is blind who is an employee of a private nonprofit Oregon corporation established and authorized by the Commission for the Blind to provide employment to persons who are blind may participate in a health benefit plan available to state employees pursuant to ORS 243.105 (Definitions for ORS 243.105 to 243.285) to 243.285 (Salary deductions) at the expense of the manager or employee.

(2) A business enterprise manager who is blind, as described under ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) to 346.570 (Rights of persons operating vending facilities prior to August 20, 1957) , may participate in state deferred compensation plan established under ORS 243.401 (Definitions for ORS 243.401 to 243.507) to 243.507 (Payment of deferred compensation to alternate payee under judgment or order) , contingent on participation not affecting the tax exempt status of other contributions to the deferred compensation plan.

(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, such managers and employees shall be considered eligible state employees. [1991 c.577 §2; 1997 c.179 §28; 1997 c.222 §51; 2007 c.70 §134]

Source: Section 346.565 — Participation in state health benefit plan and deferred compensation plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.014 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.014
350.014 Mission of education beyond high school
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly declares that the mission of all education beyond high school in Oregon includes ensuring that by 2025, when adult Oregonians complete their education:

(a) At least 40 percent have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher;

(b) At least 40 percent have earned an associate’s degree or a post-secondary credential as their highest level of educational attainment; and

(c) The remaining 20 percent or less have earned a high school diploma, an extended or modified high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma as their highest level of educational attainment.

(2) The earning of a post-secondary credential described in subsection (1)(b) of this section may be satisfied by adult Oregonians who have completed apprenticeship programs registered with the State Apprenticeship and Training Council. [Formerly 351.009; 2017 c.264 §1]

Source: Section 350.014 — Mission of education beyond high school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.183 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.183
342.183 Letters of informal reproval
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may issue a letter of informal reproval to a person licensed, registered or certified by the commission if:

(a) Following the completion of an investigation, the commission determines that the person has engaged in conduct that affects the person’s ability to be professionally effective, based on standards adopted by the commission by rule; and

(b) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, the commission agrees not to pursue disciplinary action against the person under ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) and the person agrees to the terms of the letter of informal reproval, including a monitoring period.

(2) A letter of informal reproval issued as provided by subsection (1) of this section shall establish the terms of a monitoring period for the person to whom the letter is issued.

(3) Upon the issuance of a letter of informal reproval, the commission shall notify the employer of the person to whom the letter is issued, including any terms of the letter that the employer may need to know to assist the person in complying with the terms of the letter.

(4) A letter of informal reproval issued as provided by subsection (1) of this section:

(a) Is confidential; and

(b) Except when a disciplinary action is taken as provided in subsection (5) of this section, may not be posted on an interstate clearinghouse related to educator license sanctions.

(5) If a person fails to comply with the terms of a letter of informal reproval, the commission may take disciplinary action against the person based on one or both of the following:

(a) The conduct underlying the letter of informal reproval; or

(b) The failure to comply with the terms of the letter of informal reproval.

(6) If the executive director of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission determines that a person failed to meet the terms of a letter of informal reproval, the executive director shall report the failure to the commission for the commission to make a final determination pursuant to ORS 339.390 (Investigations by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of persons who are commission licensees) or 342.176 (Complaint process) .

(7) The documents and materials used in an investigation for the purposes of this section are confidential and are not subject to public inspection unless the commission makes a final determination to discipline the person pursuant to ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) . [2009 c.706 §5; 2019 c.618 §27]

Note: 342.183 (Letters of informal reproval) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.183 — Letters of informal reproval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.165
350.165 Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund
Status: in_force

The Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purpose of making grants and loans for the provision of advanced technology education and training opportunities under ORS 350.170 (Advanced technology education and training grants and loans) . [Formerly 351.764]

Source: Section 350.165 — Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.353 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.353
339.353 Findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) A safe and civil environment is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards.

(b) Harassment, intimidation or bullying and cyberbullying, like other disruptive or violent behavior, are conduct that disrupts a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment.

(c) Students learn by example.

(2) The Legislative Assembly commends school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying and refusing to tolerate cyberbullying. [2001 c.617 §1; 2005 c.209 §32; 2007 c.647 §2]

Source: Section 339.353 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.214 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.214
336.214 Request not to participate in dental screening
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dental screening” has the meaning given that term in ORS 336.213 (Dental screenings) .

(b) “Prekindergarten program” means 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) .

(2) A school district or prekindergarten program that causes a dental screening to be conducted of all of the students in one or more classrooms or in one or more grades where the students are 14 years of age or younger must provide the students or the parents or guardians of the students an opportunity to request not to participate in the dental screening.

(3) At least two weeks before a school district or prekindergarten program causes to be conducted a dental screening of all of the students in one or more classrooms or in one or more grades where the students are 14 years of age or younger, the school district or prekindergarten program must provide written notice of the dental screening to each student for whom the dental screening will be conducted.

(4) The notice required by subsection (3) of this section must:

(a) Explain that either a student or a parent or guardian of a student has the right to request in writing that the student not participate in the dental screening;

(b) Explain that, on the day of the dental screening, a student or a parent or guardian of a student may request, orally or in writing, that the student not participate in the screening;

(c) Explain who will administer the dental screening and who will have access to the results of screening; and

(d) Meet any other requirements established by the State Board of Education by rule.

(5) This section does not authorize a school district or a prekindergarten program to cause a dental screening to be conducted on an individual student who is 14 years of age or younger without first receiving the written consent of a parent or guardian of the student if the dental screening is not conducted as part of a dental screening of all students in one or more classrooms or one or more grades. [2017 c.407 §1; 2023 c.547 §22]

Source: Section 336.214 — Request not to participate in dental screening; notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.200 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.200
359.200 Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) :

(1) “Art dealer” means an individual, partnership, firm, association or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by another.

(2) “Artist” means the creator of a work of fine art or, if the artist is deceased, the artist’s personal representative, heirs or legatees.

(3) “Consignee” means an art dealer who receives and accepts a work of fine art from a consignor for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public on a commission or fee or other basis of compensation.

(4) “Consignment” means delivery of a work of fine art to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer at other than a public auction.

(5) “Consignor” means an artist or any person who delivers a work of fine art to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public on a commission or fee or other basis of compensation.

(6) “Fine art” means:

(a) An original work of visual art such as a painting, sculpture, drawing, mosaic or photograph;

(b) A work of calligraphy;

(c) A work of original graphic art such as an etching, lithograph, offset print, silk screen or other work of similar nature;

(d) A craft work in materials including but not limited to clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass or similar materials; or

(e) A work in mixed media such as a collage or any combination of the art media described in this subsection. [1981 c.410 §1; 1985 c.830 §1]

Source: Section 359.200 — Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.885 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.885
339.885 Secret societies in public schools prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No secret society of any kind, including a fraternity or sorority, shall be permitted in any public school.

(2) The district school board may order the suspension or expulsion of any pupil who belongs to a secret society.

(3) This section does not apply to any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . [Formerly 336.440 and then 336.610; 2011 c.637 §119]

Source: Section 339.885 — Secret societies in public schools prohibited; membership grounds for suspension or expulsion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.440
345.440 Safety and sanitation inspections
Status: repealed

Safety and sanitation inspections performed in schools licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) to teach hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology shall be conducted by the Health Licensing Office.

Note: 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) is repealed July 1, 2024. See sections 17 and 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) (2021 Edition) is set forth for the user’s convenience.

Source: Section 345.440 — Safety and sanitation inspections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.556 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.556
353.556 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of ORS 353.550 (Definitions for ORS 353.550 to 353.559 and sections 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, chapter 921, Oregon Laws 2001) to 353.559 (Creation) and sections 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, chapter 921, Oregon Laws 2001, is to directly or indirectly finance Oregon Health and Science University’s Oregon Opportunity program.

(2) It is the policy of the State of Oregon that, in order to capture the health and economic benefits of the coming biotechnology boom for all Oregonians, the state enter into a partnership with Oregon Health and Science University to enhance medical research.

(3) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) Oregon should take advantage of research breakthroughs in biomedicine, health care and technology that are opening an unprecedented new era. Research advances will someday show scientists how to block or replace genes that cause disease. The state should seize the opportunity to provide all Oregonians access to leading edge therapies and procedures.

(b) Research breakthroughs are expected to fuel tremendous economic growth, and Oregon must be poised to capitalize on these breakthroughs. Biotechnology is likely to be the next great economic engine in the United States, and the state should take positive action to ensure Oregon’s participation in this emerging and important industry. A public commitment to biomedical and related research in Oregon is necessary to drive the formation, expansion and proliferation of biotechnology companies that will commercialize myriad new treatments, medications, biomedical equipment and other technology.

(c) The state should support Oregon Health and Science University in its efforts to continue to grow as a research power and an economic engine. Biomedical and technology research is necessary to create intellectual property, which serves as the raw material for biotechnology companies. The state should assist Oregon Health and Science University in securing the needed infrastructure to attain a critical mass of research talent in order to maximize the number of commercially viable discoveries.

(d) There is a limited window of opportunity to capitalize on the surge in biotechnology growth, stemming from the completion of the United States Human Genome Project.

(4) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that:

(a) Oregon Health and Science University pursue the Oregon Opportunity program in a manner that is consistent with the public missions stated in ORS 353.030 (Public policy of university) (2), which directs the university to strive for excellence in education, research, clinical practice, scholarship and community service while maintaining compassion, personal and institutional integrity and leadership in carrying out its missions;

(b) The Oregon Opportunity program benefit all Oregonians through increased medical research and sustainable economic development from biotechnology and related fields; and

(c) The State Treasurer shall issue pursuant to a grant agreement, as soon as practicable, general obligation bonds during the 2001-2003 and 2003-2005 biennia in an aggregate principal amount that produces net proceeds for the Oregon Opportunity program in an amount equal to $200 million plus the amount of any costs and expenses of issuing the bonds.

(5) To maximize the benefits of low interest tax-exempt bonds, costs of the Oregon Opportunity program may be financed directly or indirectly by the state. [2001 c.921 §4; 2001 c.921 §4a]

Source: Section 353.556 — Purpose; policy; findings; intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.484 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.484
327.484 Reimbursement for earnings failure
Status: in_force

Moneys may be withdrawn annually on July 1 from the General Fund by order of the Department of State Lands to be credited to the Common School Fund to pay to the Common School Fund any amount resulting from the failure of the total student loans to earn at least four percent interest in the preceding fiscal year. [1965 c.532 §11; 1967 c.335 §39; 1967 c.477 §2; 2015 c.513 §13]

Source: Section 327.484 — Reimbursement for earnings failure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.625 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.625
336.625 Goals
Status: in_force

(1) In implementing alternative education programs, district school boards shall maintain learning situations that are flexible with regard to environment, time, structure and pedagogy.

(2) Students participating in alternative education programs are considered to be the responsibility of the resident district for purposes of ORS 332.072 (Legal status of school districts) .

(3) The State Board of Education by rule:

(a) Shall define the accountable activities and allowable credit for these activities in alternative education programs;

(b) Shall adopt a process for registering private alternative education programs that includes, but is not limited to, the requirements of ORS 336.631 (Private alternative programs) ; and

(c) Shall establish standards for private alternative education programs to ensure a safe educational environment and an instructional program that provides students with the opportunity to make progress toward achieving state academic content and performance standards.

(4) A school district may not waive the right to implement an alternative education program in a collective bargaining agreement. [Formerly 339.615; 1997 c.521 §24; 2001 c.490 §2]

Source: Section 336.625 — Goals; district responsibility; registration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.115 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.115
350.115 Regional services institutes
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall cause to have prepared and submitted to the Legislative Assembly a program and time schedule for the establishment of regional services institutes at appropriate public universities. The program shall include academic curriculum and practical training appropriate to train students in various aspects of economic and community services planning, with particular emphasis on economic services planning for areas of the state that have common geographic, economic and social characteristics but that do not have sufficient population to qualify as metropolitan statistical areas.

(2) In carrying out its duties under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall consult with the Oregon Business Development Department and shall rely on the department for technical advice and, as necessary, technical services. The commission shall also consult with community colleges, the Oregon State University Extension Service, economic development districts and special districts providing community and economic development services in the region in order to prepare curriculum and programs with particular emphasis on streamlining existing programs, avoiding duplication and overlap of programs, better utilizing students and resources and identifying needs in the region that are currently unaddressed.

(3) In preparing programs for establishing regional services institutes, the commission shall give priority to establishing institutes at Eastern Oregon University and Southern Oregon University. [Formerly 352.390]

Source: Section 350.115 — Regional services institutes; general program; location , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.369 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.369
341.369 Special elections
Status: in_force

The board may call a special election upon questions as to the issuance of bonds, the levy of taxes which may not be levied without the affirmative vote of the people and any other questions which may be submitted to the electors of such districts. [1971 c.513 §17; 1973 c.796 §57; 1983 c.350 §208]

Source: Section 341.369 — Special elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.750
332.750 Transactions involving intellectual property exempt from certain bidding requirements
Status: in_force

The district school board or education service district board may determine the terms and conditions of any transaction authorized by this section and ORS 332.745 (Acquisition of interest in intellectual properties) and need not require competitive bids in connection therewith. No formal publicity or advertising is required for any transaction authorized by this section and ORS 332.745 (Acquisition of interest in intellectual properties) , but the board shall make reasonable efforts to disseminate such information to interested public school districts, education service districts, community college districts and publicly supported institutions of higher education. [1969 c.217 §3; 1975 c.770 §29a]

Source: Section 332.750 — Transactions involving intellectual property exempt from certain bidding requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.095
338.095 Financial management system
Status: in_force

(1) The financial management system of a public charter school must include a budget and accounting system that:

(a) Is compatible with the budget and accounting system of the sponsor of the school; and

(b) Complies with the requirements of the uniform budget and accounting system adopted by rule of the State Board of Education under ORS 327.511 (Uniform budget and accounting system) .

(2) A public charter school shall report to the sponsor and the Department of Education at least annually on the performance of the school and its students. A public charter school shall disclose in its report information necessary to make a determination of compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The sponsor or the sponsor’s designee at least annually shall visit the public charter school site and review the public charter school’s compliance with the terms and provisions of the charter.

(3) Except for a public charter school that is not required to comply with ORS 338.035 (Establishment requirements) (2)(a)(B) and (C) as provided by ORS 338.035 (Establishment requirements) (2)(b), the public charter school shall have an annual audit of the accounts of the public charter school prepared in accordance with the Municipal Audit Law, ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.555 (Short title) and 297.990 (Penalties) . The school shall forward a copy of the annual audit to the Department of Education.

(4) After an audit conducted as provided by subsection (3) of this section, the following shall be forwarded to the sponsor:

(a) A copy of the annual audit;

(b) Any statements from the public charter school that show the results of all operations and transactions affecting the financial status of the public charter school during the preceding annual audit period for the school; and

(c) A balance sheet containing a summary of the assets and liabilities of the public charter school as of the closing date of the preceding annual audit period for the school.

(5) The sponsor of a public charter school that is organized as required by ORS 338.035 (Establishment requirements) (2)(a)(B) and (C) may request at any time an acknowledgment from each member of the public charter school governing body that the member understands the standards of conduct and liabilities of a director of a nonprofit organization, as those standards and liabilities are described in ORS chapter 65.

(6) The State Board of Education may require public charter schools to file reports with the Department of Education as necessary to enable the department to gather information on public charter schools for inclusion in the Oregon Report Card issued pursuant to ORS 329.115 (Oregon Report Card) . [1999 c.200 §10; 2009 c.691 §11; 2011 c.313 §14; 2011 c.684 §1; 2013 c.265 §12]

Source: Section 338.095 — Financial management system; annual report, visit and audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.041 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.041
343.041 Supervision of programs for children with disabilities by Superintendent of Public Instruction
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be responsible for the general supervision of all special education programs for children with disabilities, early childhood special education and early intervention services for preschool children with disabilities within the state, including all such programs administered by any state agency or common or union high school district or education service district.

(2) All special education programs for children with disabilities, early childhood special education and early intervention services for preschool children with disabilities within this state shall meet the standards and criteria established therefor by the State Board of Education.

(3) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule procedures whereby the superintendent investigates and resolves complaints that the Department of Education, a local education agency or an early intervention or early childhood special education contractor has violated a federal law or statute that applies to a special education or early childhood special education program. Complaint procedures must comply with the provisions of ORS 343.165 (Circumstances requiring hearing) .

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules relating to the establishment and maintenance of standards to ensure that personnel providing special education and early childhood special education and early intervention services are appropriately and adequately trained.

(5) The Governor shall direct that agencies affected by this section enter into cooperative agreements to achieve necessary uniformity in meeting the standards and criteria established by the state board under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) The Governor shall direct that each public agency obligated under federal or state law to provide or pay for any services that are also considered special education or related services necessary for ensuring a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities, including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, enter into cooperative agreements with the Department of Education concerning:

(a) Allocation among agencies of financial responsibility for providing services;

(b) Conditions, terms and procedures for reimbursement; and

(c) Policies and procedures for coordinating timely and appropriate delivery of services.

(7) All cooperative agreements entered into under subsections (5) and (6) of this section shall include procedures for resolving interagency disputes. [1977 c.528 §3; 1989 c.491 §30; 1991 c.749 §2; 1999 c.989 §6; 2005 c.22 §237; 2023 c.189 §7]

Source: Section 343.041 — Supervision of programs for children with disabilities by Superintendent of Public Instruction; rules; complaint procedure; staff training; public agency cooperative agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.241 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.241
336.241 Inclusion of cannabis abuse prevention curricula supplements and public information programs in policies and plans
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan described in ORS 336.222 (District policy and plan) , the Oregon Health Authority, State Board of Education and Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission shall collaborate on developing curricula supplements for cannabis abuse prevention and public information programs for students, parents, teachers, administrators and school board members.

(2) In the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the authority shall report on the implementation of this section to the Legislative Assembly on or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year. [2015 c.614 §117; 2016 c.83 §32; 2017 c.21 §103; 2017 c.101 §48]

Source: Section 336.241 — Inclusion of cannabis abuse prevention curricula supplements and public information programs in policies and plans; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.616 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.616
348.616 Minimum criteria for certification of employer program
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall develop and adopt rules that provide the minimum criteria that an employer must meet in order for the employer’s scholarship program for employees and dependents to be certified as eligible for the employee and dependent scholarship program tax credit provided under ORS 348.621 (Requirements for tax credit certification application) . The commission shall adopt rules to determine:

(a) The types of educational programs, institutions and expenses related to the programs and institutions for which scholarships may be offered to employees and dependents, and scholarship moneys expended on their behalf;

(b) The types of employees and dependents to whom scholarships must be offered;

(c) The minimum and maximum annual dollar amounts of a scholarship that would be a qualified scholarship under ORS 315.237 (Employee and dependent scholarship program payments) ;

(d) The minimum annual number of hours of instruction that a scholarship beneficiary must commit to in order to be eligible for a scholarship; and

(e) Any other requirements as the commission may provide.

(2) An employer must employ at least four full-time equivalent employees but no more than 250 employees in order to be certified as eligible for the employee and dependent scholarship program tax credit under ORS 348.621 (Requirements for tax credit certification application) .

(3) An employer seeking to claim the tax credit provided under ORS 315.237 (Employee and dependent scholarship program payments) must apply to the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion for both employee and dependent scholarship program certification under ORS 348.618 (Requirements for program certification application) and tax credit certification under ORS 348.621 (Requirements for tax credit certification application) . [2001 c.475 §§2,4; 2011 c.637 §190; 2013 c.747 §124; 2017 c.66 §51]

Source: Section 348.616 — Minimum criteria for certification of employer program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.405 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.405
357.405 Minimum conditions for public libraries
Status: in_force

(1) The State Library Board shall establish minimum conditions that a public library must meet.

(2) The conditions established under this section must, at least:

(a) Include financial support from public funds and regularly scheduled open hours; and

(b) Provide reasonable exemptions to libraries with service populations of 2,000 or fewer residents of the local government unit. [2019 c.158 §3]

Source: Section 357.405 — Minimum conditions for public libraries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.133 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.133
330.133 Effect of boundary change on electors
Status: in_force

During the period following an election or other action resulting in a boundary change in a school district and prior to the date the change becomes effective, the district or districts from which an area will be separated as a result of the boundary change may hold elections for all legal purposes but the electors registered in the area to be separated as a result of the boundary change shall not be qualified to vote in any such election. The election on any measure in such district or districts shall not affect or encumber the area to be separated. [Formerly 331.060 and then 332.142]

Source: Section 330.133 — Effect of boundary change on electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.870 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.870
339.870 Liability of school personnel administering medication or short-acting opioid antagonist
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school administrator, teacher or other school employee designated by the school administrator is not liable in a criminal action or for civil damages as a result of the administration of nonprescription medication, if the school administrator, teacher or other school employee in good faith administers nonprescription medication to a student pursuant to written permission and instructions of the student’s parents or guardian.

(b) A school administrator, teacher or other school employee may administer a short-acting opioid antagonist to a student who experienced or is experiencing an opioid overdose without written permission and instructions of the student’s parents or guardian.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school administrator, teacher or other school employee designated by the school administrator is not liable in a criminal action or for civil damages as a result of the administration of prescription medication, if the school administrator, teacher or other school employee in compliance with the instructions of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, naturopathic physician or clinical nurse specialist, in good faith administers prescription medication to a student pursuant to written permission and instructions of the student’s parents or guardian.

(b) A person may not maintain an action for injury, death or loss that results from acts or omissions of a school administrator, teacher or other school employee during the administration of a short-acting opioid antagonist as described in subsection (1)(b) of this section unless it is alleged and proved by the complaining party that the school administrator, teacher or other school employee was grossly negligent in administering the short-acting opioid antagonist.

(c) Unless it is alleged and proved by the complaining party that the school district or member of the school district board was grossly negligent in administering the short-acting opioid antagonist, a person may not maintain an action for damages for injury, death or loss that results from acts or omissions of a school district or members of the school district board during the administration of a short-acting opioid antagonist:

(A) As described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(B) By any person who administers the short-acting opioid antagonist to a student or other individual who the person believes is experiencing an opioid overdose and the administration occurs on school premises, including at a school, on school property under the jurisdiction of the school district or at any activity under the jurisdiction of the school district.

(3) The civil and criminal immunities imposed by subsections (1) and (2)(a) of this section do not apply to an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. [Formerly 336.650; 1997 c.144 §2; 2001 c.143 §1; 2005 c.462 §1; 2017 c.356 §29; 2023 c.593 §12]

Source: Section 339.870 — Liability of school personnel administering medication or short-acting opioid antagonist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.169 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.169
346.169 Exchange of public or private agency records
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 346.165 (Use of official records) and 346.167 (Prohibited uses of records) , whenever a person who is blind or blind and deaf requests any public or private agency to exchange with another agency the records of the agency concerning the person making the request, the agency shall furnish the records to the designated agency.

(2) The request made under subsection (1) of this section may be made by a guardian of the person who is blind or blind and deaf.

(3) As used in this section, “record” includes name and address of the person who is blind or blind and deaf, medical and psychological records, and other information designated by the person requesting the exchange of records.

(4) Where appropriate, a request for an exchange of records made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to the confidentiality and access provisions of ORS 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) , 326.565 (Standards for student records) , 326.575 (Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere) , 336.187 (When school authorized to disclose information about student) , 341.290 (General powers) , 344.600 (Unauthorized use of official rehabilitation data) , 411.320 (Disclosure and use of records limited to purposes connected to administration of public assistance programs) , 419B.035 (Confidentiality of records) and 419B.045 (Investigation conducted on school premises) . [1975 c.597 §1; 1993 c.546 §103; 2007 c.70 §122]

Note: 346.169 (Exchange of public or private agency records) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 346 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 346.169 — Exchange of public or private agency records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.900 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.900
358.900 Oregon State Maritime Museum
Status: in_force

(1) Columbia River Maritime Museum, Incorporated, is designated the Oregon State Maritime Museum. The activities of the museum pertaining to its function as the Oregon State Maritime Museum may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Extending and improving public access to state and privately owned maritime collections of historical, informational or technical interest and any other maritime items or collection of maritime items that may be acquired in the future;

(b) Educating the public regarding Oregon’s maritime history and involvement; and

(c) Mounting special maritime exhibitions from time to time.

(2) The Department of Transportation is responsible for state participation in the Columbia River Maritime Museum in the same manner as the department is responsible for other historical museums in the state under ORS 358.018 (Duties of Oregon Historical Society) . [1981 c.480 §1; 1991 c.216 §1; 2005 c.139 §2]

Source: Section 358.900 — Oregon State Maritime Museum; functions; participation by Department of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.150 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.150
337.150 School board and charter school duty to provide textbooks
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) , each district school board shall provide textbooks, prescribed or authorized by law, for free use by all resident public school pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12.

(2) Subject to ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) , each public charter school as defined in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) shall provide textbooks, prescribed or authorized by law, for free use by all pupils enrolled in the public charter school. [Amended by 1955 c.486 §2; 1957 c.272 §1; 1965 c.100 §263; 1965 c.272 §1; 1979 c.273 §1; 1989 c.130 §1; 1993 c.45 §303; 1999 c.200 §30]

Source: Section 337.150 — School board and charter school duty to provide textbooks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.055 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.055
339.055 Duties of attendance supervisors
Status: in_force

The attendance supervisor when notified of a truancy or unexcused absence shall investigate the truancy or nonattendance at school. If the child is not exempt from compulsory school attendance, the attendance supervisor shall proceed as provided in ORS 339.080 (Nonattendance notice to parents, school officials and parole or probation officer) and 339.090 (Determination of compliance) . [Formerly 339.100]

Source: Section 339.055 — Duties of attendance supervisors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.430
327.430 Security for loans
Status: in_force

(1) The principal and interest of all loans shall be paid in lawful money of the United States.

(2) Loans shall be secured by note specifying the fund from which the loan is made and mortgage to the Department of State Lands on improved land within this state, or upon range or grazing land therein. Except as provided in ORS 273.815 (Department’s powers) , the security for a secured loan shall be not less than twice the value of the amount loaned, and, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, shall be of unexceptional title and free from all encumbrances. A secured loan may be secured by a deposit of obligations of the United States or of bonds or warrants of this state of a face value of not less than 25 percent in excess of such loans.

(3) The department is not prohibited by subsection (2) of this section from making a secured loan merely because the land securing the loan is:

(a) Situated in an irrigation district, taking into consideration the amount of bonded indebtedness of the district as compared with the valuation of the real property of the district.

(b) Subject to a reservation of mineral rights.

(c) Subject to a lease of any kind.

(d) Subject to a statutory lien for public improvements.

(e) Subject to an easement. [Amended by 1955 c.352 §1; 1959 c.90 §1; 1963 c.326 §1; 1963 c.517 §6; 1965 c.229 §1; 1965 c.532 §6; 2015 c.513 §11]

Source: Section 327.430 — Security for loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.431 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.431
359.431 Cultural Development Grant Program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Cultural Development Grant Program to be administered by the Administrator of the Arts Program under the direction of the Trust for Cultural Development Board. The purpose of the program is to provide preservation of, stabilization of and investment in Oregon’s cultural resources. The Arts Program under the direction of the Trust for Cultural Development Board shall make Cultural Development Grants to cultural organizations through a request for proposal process.

(2) The grants may be used:

(a) To address significant opportunities to advance, preserve or stabilize cultural resources; and

(b) To invest in the development of new cultural resources.

(3) The Trust for Cultural Development Board shall give priority when awarding grants to:

(a) Proposals that have a broad cultural impact beyond the applicant itself.

(b) Proposals from applicants that have culture as a priority within the mission of the applicant.

(4) Applicants that receive a grant under this section shall be required to match the grant amount in an amount as determined by the board. [2001 c.954 §10; 2003 c.713 §12]

Source: Section 359.431 — Cultural Development Grant Program; grant uses; priorities; matching funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.136 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.136
332.136 Election of directors by position numbers
Status: in_force

(1) Each position of school director shall be designated by number as Position No. 1, Position No. 2 and so on.

(2) At the first organizational meeting of the board following formation of the district, the chairperson of the board shall assign a position number to each office on the board. The chairperson shall certify the number assigned to the director holding that position and shall file one copy of the certification in the records of the district.

(3) This section applies to the following districts that are not zoned:

(a) Common school districts;

(b) Union high school districts; and

(c) Education service districts. [Formerly 331.105]

Source: Section 332.136 — Election of directors by position numbers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.175 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.175
350.175 Certificates for passing approved high school equivalency tests
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development may issue certificates for passing approved high school equivalency tests such as the General Educational Development (GED) test to persons who demonstrate satisfactory performance in tests prescribed under subsection (2) of this section or meet the requirements of any prescribed evaluative procedure.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule may prescribe tests and other appropriate evaluation procedures for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section and may establish age, residence and other relevant qualifications for applicants.

(3) The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development may utilize its personnel and facilities for the administration of this section, and the commission may establish by rule a nonrefundable application fee. The fee may be waived by the commission in case of hardship.

(4) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fee established under subsection (3) of this section shall not exceed the cost of administering the program, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the office’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(5) All moneys received under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and shall be used exclusively for administration of this section. The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in such 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.

(6) The Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall consult with the Superintendent of Public Instruction on all matters related to evaluation procedures used to measure equivalent achievement under this section. The superintendent is authorized to make independent recommendations on evaluation procedures to the office in those cases where the superintendent’s judgment differs from that of the director. [Formerly 351.768; 2017 c.66 §21; 2023 c.602 §4]

Source: Section 350.175 — Certificates for passing approved high school equivalency tests; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.680 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.680
354.680 Revenue generation
Status: in_force

(1) A district may, without elector approval but with permission from the broadcasting television station, generate revenue in the district’s transmissions through the acknowledgment or solicitation of financial support considered necessary for the continued operation of the translator.

(2) A district may, without elector approval but with the permission of the producer of video-on-demand content, generate revenue in the district’s transmissions and alternative distribution methods through the acknowledgement or solicitation of financial support considered necessary for the continued operation of the translator. [1979 c.108 §3; 2005 c.22 §254; 2019 c.261 §2]

Source: Section 354.680 — Revenue generation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.407 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.407
343.407 Identification of talented and gifted students
Status: in_force

School districts shall identify talented and gifted students enrolled in public schools under rules adopted by the State Board of Education. [1987 c.337 §3; 1993 c.45 §225]

Source: Section 343.407 — Identification of talented and gifted students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).