ORS § 342.856 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.856
342.856 Core teaching standards
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, shall adopt core teaching standards to improve student academic growth and learning by:

(a) Assisting school districts in determining the effectiveness of teachers and administrators and in making human resource decisions; and

(b) Improving the professional development and the classroom and administrative practices of teachers and administrators.

(2) The core teaching standards adopted under this section must:

(a) Take into consideration multiple measures of teacher effectiveness, based on widely accepted standards of teaching that encompass a range of appropriate teaching behaviors and that use multiple evaluation methods;

(b) Take into consideration evidence of student academic growth and learning based on multiple measures of student progress, including performance data of students, schools and school districts;

(c) Be research-based;

(d) Be separately developed for teachers and administrators; and

(e) Be able to be customized for each school district, which may include individualized weighting and application of standards.

(3) The core teaching standards adopted under this section must attempt to:

(a) Strengthen the knowledge, skills, disposition and classroom and administrative practices of teachers and administrators in public schools;

(b) Refine the support, assistance and professional growth opportunities offered to a teacher or an administrator, based on the individual needs of the teacher or administrator and the needs of the students, the school and the school district of the teacher or administrator;

(c) Allow each teacher or administrator to establish a set of classroom or administrative practices and student learning objectives that are based on the individual circumstances of the teacher or administrator, including the classroom or other assignments of the teacher or administrator;

(d) Establish a formative growth process for each teacher and administrator that supports professional learning and collaboration with other teachers and administrators; and

(e) Use evaluation methods and professional development, support and other activities that are based on curricular standards and that are targeted to the needs of each teacher and administrator.

(4) A school district board must include the core teaching standards adopted under this section for all evaluations of teachers and administrators of the school district. The standards shall be customized based on the collaborative efforts of the teachers and administrators of the school district and the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees of the school district. [2011 c.729 §2; 2011 c.729 §4]

Note: 342.856 (Core teaching standards) was added to and made a part of 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.856 — Core teaching standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.009 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.009
341.009 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The community college is an educational institution that is intended to fill the institutional gap in education by offering broad, comprehensive programs in academic subjects and in career and technical education subjects. It is primarily designed to provide associate or certificate degree programs for some, serve a transitional purpose for others who will continue baccalaureate or other college work, provide the ability to enter the workforce immediately and serve to determine future educational needs for other students. It can provide means for continuation of academic education, career and technical education or the attainment of entirely new skills as demands for old skills and old occupations are supplanted by new technologies. It may also provide the means to coordinate courses and programs with high schools to accommodate successful transition to college degree programs.

(2) Each community college should be so located as to be within commuting time of a substantial majority of its students. As an economical method of providing education close to the student’s home, the community college should remain a commuting institution.

(3) The community college should establish its organizational patterns to maintain a unique quality of flexibility and the ability to change to meet changing needs.

(4) The community college is a post-high-school institution. It should not be a “starter” institution intended to evolve into a four-year baccalaureate institution. Except as provided in ORS 341.013 (Applied baccalaureate degrees) , it should be concerned with programs terminating before reaching the baccalaureate degree.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 341.013 (Applied baccalaureate degrees) , the community college should continue to be prohibited by law from becoming a baccalaureate degree granting institution.

(6) Admission to the community college should be open to high school graduates or to persons who have not graduated from high school who can profit from the instruction offered.

(7) There should be close cooperation between those directing the community college program and those responsible for public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , so that lower-division college transfer programs of the community college will provide adequate preparation for entering baccalaureate degree granting programs, and so that students will be able to transfer with a minimum of difficulty.

(8) The community college should offer as comprehensive a program as the needs and resources of the area that it serves dictate. Cost to student and quality of instruction in established private institutions should be among the factors in determining necessary duplication of effort.

(9) It should be the policy of the community college to open its facilities and make available its resources to the high schools of its area on a sound contractual basis, for appropriate secondary or transitional courses, either academic or as part of career and technical education, when it is within its ability to provide facilities and it is determined that the high school cannot or does not offer them.

(10) Programs designed to meet the needs of the area served should be based on the actual educational and service needs of the district. Specific career and technical education courses should be related not only to the employment opportunities of the area but of the state and nation as well. Such determination should be made in consultation with representatives of labor, business, industry, agriculture and other interested groups.

(11) The initiative for the establishment of new community colleges should come from the localities to be served, as a response to demonstrated educational needs of an area. However, these localities must not only be willing to assume the responsibility for the institutions but must be able to provide resources needed for an adequate educational and service program.

(12) The governing board of the community college should be charged with the policy-making function. With respect to educational programming, the governing board shall:

(a) Identify educational needs of the district; and

(b) Bring together the resources necessary to meet the needs.

(13) The state should maintain a policy of substantial state participation in community college building costs and the maintenance of an adequate level of state support for operation. However, no state funds should be appropriated for buildings such as dormitories or athletic facilities for spectator sports. The district should provide a substantial portion of the funds for capital improvement as well as for operation of a community college.

(14) State appropriations for community colleges shall be made separately from those for other segments of education.

(15) The formula for the distribution of funds for operating costs should reflect the heavier operating costs and capital outlay for certain career and technical education courses. Federal funds received for career and technical education, adult basic education, workforce development or other federal initiatives should be used for those purposes only and be distributed separately from funds appropriated by the state and should be exempted from the computations of the present distribution formula for operating costs.

(16) The cost of education to the individual should be sufficiently low to permit students of low-income families to attend. This is particularly true of tuition costs. However, students should pay an amount sufficient to provide an incentive to profit from the instructional program offered.

(17) Any eligible Oregon resident should have the right to attend a community college even though not residing in a district operating one, subject to the right of the governing board to limit the size of classes and to give preference to students residing in the district. Local school districts and education service districts should have the authority to negotiate the terms and conditions with the governing boards for the enrollment of students residing in such areas. [1971 c.513 §97; 1993 c.45 §130; 1995 c.67 §2; 2007 c.858 §36; 2009 c.94 §12; 2011 c.637 §122; 2013 c.747 §44; 2019 c.255 §4]

Source: Section 341.009 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.612 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.612
348.612 Probation or suspension or revocation of approval
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may place a school, or a program within a school, on probation, or suspend or revoke any approval given to a school under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) , for proper cause after a hearing.

(2) The commission shall by rule establish criteria for placing a school or program on probation or for suspending or revoking approval given to a school under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the commission places a school or program on probation, the commission shall establish conditions that the school or program must meet to continue to operate in this state. These conditions may include requiring a school to increase or alter the amount of the bond or letter of credit required under ORS 348.613 (Bond or letter of credit requirement for schools approved to confer academic degree) .

(b) If the commission determines that a school has failed to satisfy the conditions of probation established by the commission under this subsection, the commission may suspend or revoke any approval given to the school under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) .

(c) If the commission determines that a school has failed to comply with the requirements of approval given to a school under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) or otherwise failed to maintain a bond or letter of credit as required under ORS 348.613 (Bond or letter of credit requirement for schools approved to confer academic degree) , the commission may suspend or revoke any approval given to a school under ORS 348.606 (Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained) .

(4) At least 20 days before holding a hearing under this section, the school must have received written notice of the place, time and reason for the hearing. Hearings shall be held in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. [1997 c.652 §13; 2011 c.637 §188; 2015 c.327 §3]

Source: Section 348.612 — Probation or suspension or revocation of approval; rules; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.625 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.625
329A.625 Prohibition on suspending or expelling child from program
Status: in_force

An early childhood care or education program may not suspend or expel any child if the program receives state public funds from the Department of Early Learning and Care or the program is certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) or registered under ORS 329A.330 (Registration requirements) . [2021 c.576 §3]

Note: 329A.625 (Prohibition on suspending or expelling child from program) becomes operative July 1, 2026. See section 4, chapter 576, Oregon Laws 2021.

Note: 329A.625 (Prohibition on suspending or expelling child from program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329A.625 — Prohibition on suspending or expelling child from program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.222 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.222
327.222 Intensive program for high needs school districts
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall establish an intensive program for school districts with the highest needs in this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall identify and select school districts to participate in the intensive program. The department may not select a public charter school under this section.

(b) A school district that agrees to participate in the intensive program must participate in the program for at least four years.

(3) A school district that agrees to participate in the intensive program shall be eligible for additional funding from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account. The additional funding shall be based on rules adopted by the State Board of Education and shall be calculated based on the ADMw of the school district, as calculated under ORS 327.195 (Calculations of grant amounts) .

(4) A school district that agrees to participate in the intensive program shall:

(a) Commit to regular student success plan meetings to monitor practices;

(b) Use data to track student progress;

(c) Ensure school employees receive appropriate professional development and training;

(d) Create safe and inclusive learning environments;

(e) Improve school and school district practices and structures to support teaching and learning; and

(f) Improve the skills of the members of the school board.

(5) For the purpose of assisting school districts participating in the intensive program, the department shall establish student success teams. Student success teams shall be composed of personnel with expertise in school and school district improvement strategies, including the use of differentiated instruction and inclusionary practices. A student success team is not a government body and is not subject to any statute or rule applicable to a public body.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Under the intensive program, student success teams shall:

(A) Advise and counsel school districts on how to improve performance outcomes; and

(B) Develop recommendations for meeting performance growth targets.

(b) School district boards and superintendents of school districts participating in an intensive program must:

(A) Accept all recommendations of the student success teams related to the use of Student Investment Account grant moneys and additional funding received under this section. A school district that does not accept the recommendations made under this subparagraph is not eligible for additional funding under this section.

(B) Consider, and may accept, all recommendations of the student success teams not described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(c) A school district that receives recommendations under this subsection must issue a report that:

(A) Describes the recommendations;

(B) Identifies the recommendations that will be implemented and the timelines for implementing the recommendations; and

(C) Identifies the recommendations that will not be implemented and an explanation for why the recommendations will not be implemented.

(d) The report required under paragraph (c) of this subsection must be:

(A) Made available at the school district’s main office and on the school district’s website; and

(B) Distributed to the school district community, including employees of the school district and families of the students of the school district. [2019 c.122 §18; 2023 c.570 §21]

Source: Section 327.222 — Intensive program for high needs school districts; student success teams; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.937 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.937
341.937 Capital improvements for access for persons with disabilities
Status: repealed

In preparing an agency request budget for each biennium, after consultation with the community colleges and their respective representatives of the community of persons with disabilities at the colleges, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall include amounts for capital improvements that will be applied to the substantial reduction and eventual elimination of barriers to access by persons with disabilities. [1991 c.935 §3; 2005 c.22 §235; 2007 c.70 §99; 2013 c.747 §75; 2016 c.117 §54]

341.940 [1961 c.601 §6; 1965 c.100 §344; 1967 c.433 §13; repealed by 1977 c.711 §6; repeal rescinded by 1979 c.754 §6; repealed by 1987 c.474 §13]

341.945 [1961 c.601 §7; 1965 c.100 §345; 1967 c.433 §14; 1971 c.513 §71; repealed by 1977 c.711 §6; repeal rescinded by 1979 c.754 §6; repealed by 1987 c.474 §13]

341.950 [1961 c.601 §8; 1965 c.100 §346; 1967 c.433 §15; 1971 c.513 §72; repealed by 1977 c.711 §6; repeal rescinded by 1979 c.754 §6; repealed by 1987 c.474 §13]

Source: Section 341.937 — Capital improvements for access for persons with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.012 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.012
332.012 Method for increasing number of board members
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 255.400 (Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424) to 255.424 (Notice requirements to bring action) , a district school board may increase the number of board members from five members to seven members on its own motion, or the district school board:

(a) May submit the question to the electors of the school district; or

(b) Shall submit the question to the electors of the school district when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) Subject to ORS 332.118 (Election laws applicable) , a petition filed under this section shall be prepared, circulated and filed as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1997 c.521 §18; 2019 c.449 §29]

Source: Section 332.012 — Method for increasing number of board members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.444 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.444
348.444 Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program, to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The purpose of the program is to provide loan repayments on behalf of nurse educators at nursing schools in Oregon who have earned a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing education program.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall by rule adopt, in consultation with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Center for Nursing, criteria for participation in the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program. [2009 c.815 §2; 2011 c.637 §167; 2013 c.747 §110]

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

Source: Section 348.444 — Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.079 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.079
329.079 Advisory committee on education accountability framework
Status: in_force

(1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall convene an advisory committee to explore options for expanding or revising the education accountability framework in this state.

(2) The advisory committee convened under this section must include representatives of school districts, teachers’ unions and post-secondary institutions of education.

(3) The advisory committee convened under this section must review accountability programs in other states and make recommendations to the superintendent on the expansion or revision of the education accountability framework. [2023 c.505 §3]

Note: 329.079 (Advisory committee on education accountability framework) 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 329.079 — Advisory committee on education accountability framework , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.358 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.358
332.358 HVAC assessment report
Status: in_force

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

(2) A school district shall obtain an HVAC assessment report prepared by qualified testing personnel. The report shall include the results of the ventilation verification assessment carried out under ORS 332.354 (Ventilation verification assessment) and a description of whether carbon dioxide monitors meet the requirements of ORS 332.356 (Carbon dioxide monitors and alarms) .

(3) A school district shall ensure that a mechanical engineer reviews the report prepared under subsection (2) of this section. The mechanical engineer shall confirm or adjust the estimated minimum outside air ventilation rates and determine what, if any, additional adjustments, repairs, upgrades or replacements would be necessary to meet the minimum ventilation and filtration requirements of the specialty code, and provide a cost estimate for all recommended work.

(4) A school district shall perform the necessary adjustments, repairs, upgrades or replacements recommended by the mechanical engineer under subsection (3) of this section. [2023 c.525 §4]

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

Source: Section 332.358 — HVAC assessment report; review by mechanical engineer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.246 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.246
357.246 Change in method of electing board members
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining whether the method adopted in a district for nominating and electing board members should be changed to another method described in ORS 357.241 (Method of electing board members) . The question shall be decided by election. The district board:

(a) May order the election on its own resolution; or

(b) Shall order the election when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) If the question proposes creation of zones or a change in the number of existing zones, the following requirements shall apply:

(a) The petition shall contain a map indicating the proposed zone boundaries. The map shall be attached to the cover sheet of the petition and shall not exceed 14 inches by 17 inches in size.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) , the statement summarizing the measure and its major effect in the ballot title shall not exceed 150 words. The statement:

(A) Shall specify the method of election of board members from among the methods described in ORS 357.241 (Method of electing board members) . The statement also shall specify whether, in filling each position on the board, an elector of the district may sign a petition of nomination or vote for a candidate from any zone or only for a candidate from the zone in which the elector resides.

(B) Shall include a general description of the proposed boundaries of the zones, using streets and other generally recognized features.

(c) The order calling the election shall contain a map of the proposed zone boundaries and a metes and bounds or legal description of the proposed zone boundaries. The map and description shall be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor and shall reflect any adjustment made in the boundaries under subsection (6) of this section.

(4) The map to be contained in the petition under subsection (3) of this section shall be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor. The chief petitioners shall pay the county for the cost of preparing the map, as determined by the county surveyor or county assessor. The county clerk shall not accept the prospective petition for filing until the chief petitioners have paid the amount due.

(5) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply if the question proposes abolition of all zones.

(6) Before submitting to election a question to which subsection (3) of this section applies, the district board shall adjust the proposed boundaries of the zones to make them as nearly equal in population as feasible according to the latest federal census. The district board shall amend the ballot title as necessary to reflect its adjustment of the boundaries.

(7) If the electors of the district approve the establishment of zones or a change in the number of existing zones, board members shall continue to serve until their terms of office expire. As vacancies occur, positions to be filled by nomination or election by zone shall be filled by electors who reside within zones which are not represented on the board. If more than one zone is not represented on the board when a vacancy occurs, the zone entitled to elect a board member shall be decided by lot. [1981 c.226 §7; 1983 c.350 §221; 1995 c.79 §196; 1995 c.534 §16]

Source: Section 357.246 — Change in method of electing board members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.711 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.711
327.711 Payment of debt service
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly may pay state education lottery bond debt service after the 1997-1999 biennium from earnings on the Education Stability Fund. However, no lien or pledge of those earnings shall be made to secure the lottery bonds, and the State of Oregon shall have no legal obligation to pay the lottery bonds from the earnings on the Education Stability Fund. Any earnings from the Education Stability Fund that are provided by the Legislative Assembly and credited to the Lottery Bond Fund shall be credited against, and shall reduce, the unobligated net lottery proceeds that are required by ORS 286A.576 (Allocation of lottery moneys for lottery bonds) (2)(a) and (b) subsequently to be credited to the Lottery Bond Fund in that fiscal year.

(2) State education lottery bonds shall be issued only at the request of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. State education lottery bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to provide no more than $150 million of net proceeds to pay costs of state education projects, plus the amounts required for bond-related costs.

(3) The School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The net proceeds from the sale of the state education lottery bonds that are available to pay costs of state education projects shall be credited to the School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund. Investment earnings received on amounts in the School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund shall be credited to the School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund. All moneys from time to time credited to the School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund, including any investment earnings, are appropriated continuously to the Department of Education only for distribution to school districts pursuant to ORS 327.731 (Education project grants) and for payment of the bond-related costs that are allocable to state education lottery bonds. Amounts in the School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund shall be disbursed upon the written request of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to school districts for state education projects pursuant to ORS 327.731 (Education project grants) , and upon the written request of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to pay for bond-related costs that are allocable to state education lottery bonds. [1997 c.612 §4; 1999 c.44 §13; 2002 s.s.3 c.6 §15]

Source: Section 327.711 — Payment of debt service; issuance of bonds; School Capital Construction, Maintenance and Technology Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.141 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.141
344.141 Website for information related to career and technical education
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall develop and maintain a website on which is posted:

(a) Information about effective ways for career and technical education teachers to ease the transition from being employed in a trade or an industry to teaching;

(b) Job openings at school districts for jobs that are related to career and technical education;

(c) Information about on-demand career and technical education courses that are provided by educator preparation programs and educator preparation providers; and

(d) Information about professional development opportunities for career and technical education teachers that are provided by public or private entities.

(2) Postings made on the website may be made by public or private entities in accordance with standards established by the State Board of Education. [2015 c.763 §12; 2015 c.763 §14]

Source: Section 344.141 — Website for information related to career and technical education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.695 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.695
326.695 Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 326.700 (Purpose of programs) and 326.712 (Superintendent may contract with district to provide programs) :

(1) “Juvenile Detention Education Program” means the provision of educational services to:

(a) Youths placed in a youth care center, as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) , that is within a detention facility, as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) ; and

(b) Youths lodged overnight who receive educational services on consecutive days within a detention facility, as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(2) “Youth Corrections Education Program” means the provision of educational services to youths in youth correction facilities, as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) . [2001 c.681 §2; 2015 c.671 §1]

Source: Section 326.695 — Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.346 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.346
350.346 Annual report to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

(1) No later than September 15 of each year, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education that identifies each instance during the previous academic year in which an institution of higher education has either violated a provision of ORS 350.335 (Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346) to 350.346 (Annual report to Legislative Assembly) or failed to carry out a provision of ORS 350.335 (Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346) to 350.346 (Annual report to Legislative Assembly) .

(2) The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement ORS 350.335 (Definitions for ORS 350.335 to 350.346) to 350.346 (Annual report to Legislative Assembly) . [2023 c.550 §12]

Source: Section 350.346 — Annual report to Legislative Assembly; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.015 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.015
358.015 State policy to contribute to Oregon Historical Society
Status: in_force

The state recognizes a continuing obligation to contribute to the support of the Oregon Historical Society. The amount appropriated each biennium will be considered the continuing level of state aid for operation of the society for the next biennium. Supplements may also be added to acknowledge inflationary factors and as a match for demonstrated increases in membership dues or a combination thereof. [1979 c.72 §2]

Source: Section 358.015 — State policy to contribute to Oregon Historical Society , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.611 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.611
341.611 Election on bonded indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) An election shall be held to determine if a district may contract a bonded indebtedness for the benefit of the district or a service area or combination of service areas of the district.

(2) If the bonded indebtedness is for the benefit of the district, all district voters residing within the boundaries of the district are entitled to vote in the election. If the bonded indebtedness is for the benefit of a service area or combination of service areas of the district, only the district voters residing within the boundaries of the affected service area or service areas are entitled to vote in the election.

(3) The district board may order the election on its own motion, or shall order the election if a petition is filed as provided in ORS 341.678 (Election on bonded indebtedness) on behalf of the voters of the district or the service area or service areas. The election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of ORS 341.356 (Election laws applicable) to 341.379 (Eligibility of electors following certain events) . [1995 c.357 §7; 2009 c.577 §4; 2013 c.721 §2]

Source: Section 341.611 — Election on bonded indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.120 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.120
327.120 Correction of errors in apportionments
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of Public Instruction may correct, in a succeeding year, any errors in apportionment by the withholding of the amount of an overapportionment or by the payment of an underapportionment from funds to be apportioned.

Source: Section 327.120 — Correction of errors in apportionments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.210 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.210
345.210 Proof of license required in suit by career school, agent or employee
Status: in_force

No career school or its agents or employees shall bring or maintain any suit or action in any court in or of this state for a cause of suit or action arising out of doing business as a career school in this state, without alleging and proving that it has complied with the applicable licensing provisions of 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) at the time such cause of suit or action arose. [Amended by 1975 c.478 §14; 1989 c.333 §13; 1995 c.343 §12]

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

Source: Section 345.210 — Proof of license required in suit by career school, agent or employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.002 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.002
357.002 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to have a State Library that:

(1) Provides library services suitable to support state government needs and operations;

(2) Provides efficient library services for Oregonians who are print-disabled;

(3) Promotes the establishment, development and support of local library services;

(4) Promotes and supports library services for children and youth;

(5) Eliminates duplication of state agency library services;

(6) Leverages federal, state and local funding for the benefit of state and local libraries;

(7) Promotes the electronic delivery of library and information resources and services;

(8) Promotes public, nonprofit and private partnerships; and

(9) Maintains free access for the public to State Library materials. [2015 c.328 §1]

Source: Section 357.002 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.323 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.323
340.323 Accelerated College Credit Planning Partnership Grant Program
Status: in_force

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

(2) Grants shall be distributed under this section for the purpose of encouraging partnerships, formed for offering accelerated college credit programs, between:

(a) A school district, a consortium of school districts or an education service district; and

(b) A post-secondary institution of education or a consortium of post-secondary institutions of education.

(3) A school district, a consortium of school districts or an education service district may apply to the department for a grant under this section if the school district, or at least one of the school districts in a consortium of school districts or an education service district, has:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Less than five percent of the school district’s high school students participating in an accelerated college credit program; or

(B) A low percentage of the school district’s historically underrepresented students attending a post-secondary institution of education;

(b) A plan to offer accelerated college credit program courses that:

(A) Have been previously unavailable through the school district;

(B) Conform with standards established for accelerated college credit program courses as described in subsection (6) of this section; and

(C) Align with statewide requirements for transferable courses or reflect local needs for a career and technical education program; and

(c) A partnership agreement with a post-secondary institution of education or a consortium of post-secondary institutions of education to offer accelerated college credit program courses as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(4) A school district, a consortium of school districts or an education service district that receives a grant under this section may use moneys from the grant to:

(a) Distribute information to students and families about opportunities related to accelerated college credit programs, including implications for financial aid, costs to families and credit transferability;

(b) Provide academic advising to students taking an accelerated college credit program course;

(c) Promote a culture that encourages students to continue education at a post-secondary institution of education;

(d) Develop courses offered as part of an accelerated college credit program and ensure horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment;

(e) Hire staff to provide instruction of courses that are part of an accelerated college credit program and any other staff necessary to provide support for the accelerated college credit program;

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

(g) Coordinate regional offerings of accelerated college credit programs to create coherence across this state;

(h) Leverage emerging best practices;

(i) Purchase books and materials and pay for other costs, other than test fees, related to accelerated college credit programs; and

(j) Provide classroom supplies for accelerated college credit programs.

(5) Grants shall be awarded under this section based on rules of the State Board of Education.

(6) Accelerated college credit program courses funded by a grant distributed under this section must comply with any standards developed to ensure that credits earned for the course transfer to any public post-secondary institution of education in this state as if the credits were earned at that institution.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

(8) No later than December 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report on the issuance of grants under this section to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education. [2019 c.204 §2]

Source: Section 340.323 — Accelerated College Credit Planning Partnership Grant Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.345 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.345
332.345 Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall develop a plan for testing schools for elevated levels of radon. At a minimum, plans developed under this subsection must:

(a) Provide for the testing of radon in any frequently occupied room in contact with the ground or located above a basement or a crawlspace; and

(b) Provide for the testing of radon in a school at least once every 10 years.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop model plans for school districts to follow in implementing the requirements of this section. The authority shall seek the input of the Oregon School Boards Association in developing the model plans.

(3) Results of a test performed under this section must be:

(a) Provided to the district school board;

(b) Provided to the authority in a manner prescribed by the authority; and

(c) Made readily available to parents, guardians, students, school employees, school volunteers, administrators and community representatives at the school’s office or school district’s office or on a website for the school or school district.

(4) Information provided and made available under subsection (3) of this section must include the level of radon at which the United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends schools take action to reduce indoor radon concentrations. [Formerly 332.167]

Note: See note under 332.341 (Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon) .

Source: Section 332.345 — Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon; plan; results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.341
339.341 Statewide School Safety and Prevention System
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Cyberbullying” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.351 (Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364) .

(b) “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.351 (Definitions for ORS 339.351 to 339.364) .

(c) “Suicidal behavior” includes:

(A) Self-directed, injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior;

(B) Nonfatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior that may not result in injury; or

(C) Thinking about, considering or planning suicide.

(d) “Violence” means aggressive behavior with the intention to cause, or an outcome that poses a risk of causing, serious or lethal injury.

(2) The Department of Education shall establish and maintain the Statewide School Safety and Prevention System.

(3) The system required under this section shall consist of the following:

(a) Assistance to school districts and education service districts in decreasing acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying and acts of cyberbullying through the implementation of effective prevention programs that:

(A) Incorporate evidenced-based, multitiered practices; and

(B) Support resiliency building and trauma-informed care practices.

(b) Assistance to school districts and education service districts in decreasing youth suicidal behavior through the implementation of effective prevention programs and student wellness programs that focus on early identification and intervention by school safety and prevention specialists, as described in subsection (4) of this section, who:

(A) Provide training, outreach and technical assistance related to youth suicidal behavior prevention and wellness;

(B) Support coordination between schools and health agencies, including public and private behavioral health providers; and

(C) Support school districts and education service districts in the establishment of suicidal behavior prevention programs.

(c) Assistance to school districts and education service districts in implementing a multidisciplinary student safety assessment system to identify, assess and support students who present a potential risk for violence to others. Multidisciplinary school safety assessment teams shall be made available to assist each school district and education service district in assessing students who are engaged in violence or who are posing a threat of violence to others. The teams shall:

(A) Assess potential danger and identify circumstances and risk factors that may increase risk for potential violence;

(B) Develop management and intervention plans in collaboration with community partners; and

(C) Connect students and families to community resources and supports.

(d) Promotion and use of the statewide school safety tip line established by ORS 339.329 (Statewide tip line to report information concerning threats or potential threats to student safety) . School safety and prevention specialists, as described in subsection (4) of this section, shall work collaboratively with the Oregon State Police to support school districts and education service districts in accessing and implementing the school safety tip line.

(4) The system required under this section shall be supported by school safety and prevention specialists who:

(a) Serve regions of this state;

(b) Are cross-trained in safety assessments and in the prevention of youth suicide, of acts of bullying, intimidation or harassment and of acts of cyberbullying; and

(c) Provide or facilitate training, the development of programs and plans, the coordination of local teams and the provision of ongoing consultation to regional partners, school districts and education service districts.

(5) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and other representatives of school districts, education service districts, school employees, human services, mental health professionals and law enforcement agencies, shall adopt rules related to the system required under this section. [2019 c.122 §36]

Source: Section 339.341 — Statewide School Safety and Prevention System; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.330 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.330
345.330 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint a representative advisory committee consisting of 11 members who shall serve for terms of three years ending June 30. Of the membership of the committee:

(a) Seven members shall be persons affiliated with career schools as owners, directors, administrators, instructors or representatives, but not more than one member shall represent an out-of-state career school.

(b) Four members shall be persons who are not eligible under paragraph (a) of this subsection. At least one of these members shall have graduated from a career school.

(2) The advisory committee appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall:

(a) Make recommendations to the commission concerning the need for professional and technical instructional and training facilities, the types of instruction and training needed and by whom these can best be provided.

(b) Recommend standards for career schools as provided in ORS 345.325 (Minimum standards) which are consistent with the purposes of such schools.

(c) Investigate and present findings to the commission on the administration and operation of laws relating to career schools. However, the investigations and findings of the advisory committee do not affect the authority of the commission to issue, deny, suspend or revoke the license of any career school.

(d) Consult with the commission in determining the refund schedule under ORS 345.115 (Refund schedule) .

(e) Make recommendations to the commission concerning rules to be adopted by the commission for 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) .

(3) Members of the advisory committee are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from funds appropriated to the commission for purposes of administering ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) . [1965 c.529 §4; 1967 c.67 §17; 1975 c.478 §16; 1989 c.333 §16; 1993 c.45 §269; 1995 c.343 §16; 2012 c.104 §34; 2013 c.50 §§3,4]

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

Source: Section 345.330 — Advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.429 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.429
350.429 Transfer Council responsibilities
Status: repealed

(1) The Transfer Council established under ORS 350.426 (Transfer Council) shall:

(a) Advise the Higher Education Coordinating Commission on the development, coordination and maintenance of the common course numbering system described in ORS 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) ;

(b) Serve as the primary venue for community colleges and public universities to collaborate to develop foundational curricula described in ORS 350.400 (Establishment of foundational curricula) and unified statewide transfer agreements described in ORS 350.404 (Unified statewide transfer agreements) ;

(c) Develop best practices in order to improve program planning, increase communication among all participants and facilitate student acceleration and the transfer of students and academic credits between public school districts, public post-secondary institutions of education and participating nonpublic post-secondary institutions of education; and

(d) Make recommendations to the commission on the adoption of rules necessary to:

(A) Establish and maintain the common course numbering system described in ORS 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) ;

(B) Establish an auditing process to determine how well public post-secondary institutions of education are complying with the common course numbering system;

(C) Establish a process that enables a student to appeal a decision by a public post-secondary institution of education to refuse the transfer of academic credit;

(D) Ensure the cooperation and successful implementation of the common course numbering system by all public post-secondary institutions of education;

(E) Ensure the coordination, establishment, alignment, effectiveness and maintenance of foundational curricula described in ORS 350.400 (Establishment of foundational curricula) and unified statewide transfer agreements described in ORS 350.404 (Unified statewide transfer agreements) ; and

(F) Ensure that each community college and each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) submits an annual report to the commission that includes all information necessary for the commission to determine the effect of common course numbering, foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements on a demographically and institutionally disaggregated basis.

(2) The commission shall:

(a) Adopt rules based on the work and recommendations of the council on matters described in subsection (1)(d) of this section;

(b) Establish by rule an annual date by which the commission will submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly responsible for higher education that sets forth the determinations the commission has made on the effect of common course numbering, foundational curricula and unified statewide transfer agreements on a demographically and institutionally disaggregated basis, based on the information provided to the commission pursuant to subsection (1)(d)(F) of this section;

(c) Provide staff support for the council;

(d) Provide logistical support for the council; and

(e) Host an Internet website for the council.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than September 1 of each year, the council shall report to the commission on the progress the council is making in enhancing and maintaining the common course numbering system described in ORS 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) and on any other current work regarding the transfer of academic credit on which the council is focused.

(b) No later than December 15 of each year, the commission shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly responsible for higher education on the progress the council is making in enhancing and maintaining the common course numbering system described in ORS 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) and on any other current work regarding the transfer of academic credit on which the council is focused.

(4) The commission may adopt rules necessary to effectively implement this section. [2021 c.575 §8]

Note: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding sections 4 (3) and 8 (3) [ 350.429 (Transfer Council responsibilities) (3)] of this 2021 Act:

(1) The Transfer Council established in section 6 of this 2021 Act [ 350.426 (Transfer Council) ] shall submit its first report to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by January 15, 2022.

(2) The report described in subsection (1) of this section shall:

(a) Describe any subcommittees the council intends to establish under section 6 (5) of this 2021 Act for the purpose of assisting the council in the development of the common course numbering system described in section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) ];

(b) Establish a list of initial courses for the common course numbering system that will first apply during the 2023-2024 academic year;

(c) List the courses or subject areas the council has identified as likely to be included when the common course numbering system first applies to public post-secondary institutions of education during the 2025-2026 academic year; and

(d) List the courses or subject areas, which may include career and technical education studies, that the council anticipates adding to the common course numbering system after the 2025-2026 academic year.

(3) The commission shall:

(a) Submit its first report to the Legislative Assembly no later than March 15, 2022. The report shall inform the Legislative Assembly of the activities of the council described in subsection (2) of this section and may include recommendations for additional legislation the commission determines would assist in the development of the common course numbering system described in section 1 of this 2021 Act.

(b) Adopt rules necessary to establish an initial common course numbering system consisting of the courses described in subsection (2)(b) of this section in a manner that ensures the system will first apply to the 2023-2024 academic year.

(4) Each public post-secondary institution of education in this state shall be in compliance with rules adopted by the commission under this section by the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year. [2021 c.575 §2]

Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2021 c.575 §3]

Source: Section 350.429 — Transfer Council responsibilities; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.300
329A.300 Issuance of certification
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of an application for a certification, accompanied by the required fee, the Department of Early Learning and Care shall issue a certification if the department finds that the child care facility and its operations are in compliance with the requirements 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) and the rules promulgated pursuant to ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , 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) .

(2) The department may issue a temporary certification, subject to reasonable terms and conditions, for a period not longer than 180 days to a child care facility that does not comply with the requirements and rules if the department finds that the health and safety of any child will not be endangered thereby. Not more than one temporary certification shall be issued for the same child care facility in any 12-month period.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the department determines that it is necessary to protect the health and safety of the children for whom a child care facility is to provide care, the department may impose a condition on the facility’s certification that is reasonably designed to protect the health and safety of children. The department may impose a condition during the application process for an initial certification, during the application process for a renewal of a certification or at any time after the issuance of a certification.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, when the department imposes a condition on a child care facility’s certification, the facility shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the department finds a serious danger to the health and safety of the children receiving care at a child care facility, the department shall notify the facility of the specific reasons for the finding and may impose an emergency condition on the facility’s certification without a hearing.

(B) If the facility demands a hearing within 90 days after the department notifies the facility of the emergency condition, a hearing consistent with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 must be granted to the facility as soon as practicable after the demand and the agency shall issue an order consistent with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 confirming, altering or revoking the order imposing the emergency condition.

(4) The department shall serve as the state agency authorized, upon request, to certify compliance with applicable federal child care standards or requirements by any facility providing child care in the state. [Formerly 657A.300; 2015 c.758 §9; 2018 c.115 §9; 2019 c.187 §5; 2023 c.554 §19]

Source: Section 329A.300 — Issuance of certification; temporary certification; conditions on certification; department’s duties under federal programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.102 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.102
341.102 Payment of formation election expenses
Status: in_force

If the Legislative Assembly approves the recommendation submitted under ORS 341.076 (Commission recommendation to legislature) , 341.565 (Boundary board) or 341.579 (Vote on proposed boundary change subject to ORS 341.577) , the Legislative Assembly shall appropriate to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purpose of allocation to the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development moneys necessary to pay the expenses of the election under ORS 341.085 (Election for formation of district) , 341.565 (Boundary board) , 341.569 (When election on change required) or 341.579 (Vote on proposed boundary change subject to ORS 341.577) (1) if the election is to occur within 24 months of the appropriation or allocation. If the election does not occur within the biennium immediately following the appropriation or allocation, the question shall be brought before the next Legislative Assembly. The state shall fund the election without regard to the outcome of the election. [1969 c.673 §8; 1995 c.67 §8; 1995 c.357 §3a; 1997 c.249 §103; 1999 c.1027 §7; 2001 c.104 §115; 2003 c.574 §2; 2015 c.366 §16]

Source: Section 341.102 — Payment of formation election expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.545 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.545
342.545 Termination of teacher’s contract
Status: in_force

(1) Sickness or other unavoidable circumstances which prevent the teacher from teaching 20 school days immediately following exhaustion of sick leave accumulated under ORS 332.507 (Sick leave for school employees) shall be sufficient reason for the school board to place the teacher on leave without pay for the remainder of the regular school year and to terminate the teacher’s employment without penalty on August 1 if the school board determines that the teacher is unable to resume teaching responsibilities at the beginning of the next fall term. This subsection applies to teachers whose employment is based either upon contract or tenure, or both.

(2) A district school board may release a teacher from a contract by mutual agreement. No board is required to consider any resignation not in writing. [Formerly 342.640; 1969 c.106 §1; 1977 c.860 §2; 1979 c.269 §1]

Source: Section 342.545 — Termination of teacher’s contract; release , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.838 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.838
329.838 School District Collaboration Grant Program
Status: in_force

(1) The School District Collaboration Grant Program is established to provide funding for school districts or educator networks established under ORS 342.943 (System of educator networks) to improve student achievement through the voluntary collaboration of teachers and administrators to design and implement new approaches to:

(a) Career pathways for teachers and administrators;

(b) Evaluation processes for teachers and administrators;

(c) Compensation models for teachers and administrators; and

(d) Enhanced professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall ensure that the grant program established by this section is administered and may provide technical expertise to school districts or educator networks applying for or receiving a grant under this section.

(b) For the purpose of ensuring that the grant program is administered, the department may directly administer the grant program or may enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity to administer the grant program.

(c) For the purpose of providing technical expertise, the department may enter into contracts with nonprofit entities that have experience in designing and implementing approaches that are similar to the approaches described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Each school district or educator network may apply for a grant under this section, but a school district may receive grant funds under this section only as a school district or through an educator network. Applications may be for the design or for the implementation of an approach identified in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Prior to applying for a grant as a school district or through an educator network, the school district must receive the approval to apply for the grant from:

(a) The exclusive bargaining representative for the teachers of the school district or, if the teachers are not represented by an exclusive bargaining representative, from the teachers of the school district;

(b) The chairperson of the school district board; and

(c) The superintendent of the school district.

(5) Funding for the grant program established by this section shall be provided through the School District Collaboration Grant Account established by ORS 329.839 (School District Collaboration Grant Account) .

(6) The amount of each grant shall be determined as follows:

(a) For grants that are for the design of an approach identified in subsection (1) of this section and that are awarded to a school district, the amount determined by the department based on:

(A) The application submitted by the school district;

(B) The portion of the total funds available for grants that are for the design of an approach; and

(C) Any other criteria or limitations established by the State Board of Education by rule, which may include a minimum amount or a maximum amount for a grant.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For grants that are for the implementation of an approach identified in subsection (1) of this section and that are awarded to a school district, the Grant Amount = School district ADMw ´ (the total amount available for distribution for an implementation grant in a fiscal year through the School District Collaboration Grant Program ¸ the total ADMw of the school districts that receive an implementation grant for the fiscal year through the School District Collaboration Grant Program). For the purpose of the calculation made under this paragraph, ADMw shall be calculated as provided by ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) , 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (1) and 338.165 (Special education students) (2).

(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, a school district may receive a grant for an amount that is 10 percent more than the amount calculated under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph if the grant program administrator approves a school district’s supplemental plan to design and implement new approaches to improve student achievement that are in addition to the approaches identified in subsection (1) of this section and that are research-based best practices.

(C) In addition to any amounts received under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph, a school district that has an average daily membership of less than 1,500 may receive a supplemental amount of up to $50,000 if:

(i) The supplemental amount is used for expenses incurred in relation to a grant manager who:

(I) Manages the use of a grant received under this paragraph;

(II) Supports the school district’s committees related to the grant;

(III) Monitors and measures the implementation of new approaches funded by the grant;

(IV) Ensures timely and accurate communications with educators in the school district;

(V) Completes all Department of Education requirements related to the grant; and

(VI) Attends meetings and collaborates with other school districts; and

(ii) The total of the implementation grant and the supplemental amount does not exceed $150,000.

(c) For grants that are awarded to an educator network, the amount determined by the department based on:

(A) The application submitted by the educator network;

(B) The portion of the total funds available for grants that are for educator networks; and

(C) Any other criteria or limitations established by the State Board of Education by rule, which may include a minimum or maximum amount for a grant.

(7) Grants shall be awarded based on:

(a) The application submitted by the school district or educator network;

(b) Other funds received by a school district or educator network for a purpose identified in subsection (1) of this section; and

(c) Any other criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule.

(8) Moneys received by a school district or an educator network under this section must be separately accounted for and may be used only to provide funding for the purposes described in the application submitted by the school district or educator network.

(9) The department shall accumulate, evaluate and publish student achievement results of school districts receiving grants under this section as a school district or through an educator network to determine the effectiveness of the approaches designed and implemented by the school districts or educator networks under the grant program.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection, the State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of the grant program established by this section.

(b) The board may not adopt any rules that establish statewide standards for the design and implementation of the approaches described in subsection (1) of this section. [2011 c.706 §2; 2013 c.661 §4; 2015 c.27 §34; 2015 c.487 §3; 2017 c.639 §17]

Source: Section 329.838 — School District Collaboration Grant Program; student achievement results; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.295 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.295
343.295 Document of successful completion
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall award to children with disabilities a document certifying successful completion of program requirements. A school district may not issue a document to a child with a disability educated in full or in part in a special education program that indicates the document is issued by such a program.

(2) A school district shall give to a child with disability who has an individualized education program an individualized summary of performance when the child completes high school. [1975 c.621 §3; 1993 c.45 §221; 2007 c.660 §8]

Source: Section 343.295 — Document of successful completion; summary of performance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.135 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.135
359.135 Administrator
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, upon consultation with and the approval of the Oregon Arts Commission, shall appoint the Administrator of the Arts Program who shall serve at the pleasure of the director.

(2) The administrator shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or as fixed by the director.

(3) The administrator shall be the administrative head of the program.

(4) The administrator may suggest rules to the director for the government of the program, the conduct of its employees and the assignment and performance of its business and the custody, use and preservation of its records, papers and property. [1993 c.209 §2; 2017 c.274 §3]

Source: Section 359.135 — Administrator; appointment; salary; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.183 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.183
348.183 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly recognizes:

(1) That an investment in educational opportunities for all Oregonians is an investment in a strong and stable economy and greater personal opportunities;

(2) That the single largest barrier to attending an institution of higher education is lack of finances;

(3) That keeping higher education affordable requires a shared effort and partnership by students, family, the federal government, state government and private philanthropy;

(4) The broad and diverse range of quality post-secondary educational services provided by Oregon’s institutions of higher education, including Oregon’s community colleges, public universities and independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education;

(5) The positive effects on Oregon’s citizens, families and economy of encouraging talented and hardworking students to stay in Oregon to pursue a post-secondary education; and

(6) That, in order to maintain affordable tuition at Oregon’s public universities and community colleges, the Legislative Assembly, through the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, should review tuition affordability on the basis of standards, including the Higher Education Price Index, median family income, enrollment growth and state appropriations made to public universities and community colleges in this state. This review by the Legislative Assembly on tuition and fee increases should occur biennially. [1999 c.1070 §2; 2007 c.802 §2; 2007 c.858 §38; 2011 c.637 §142]

Source: Section 348.183 — Legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.180 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.180
346.180 Vocational rehabilitation services
Status: in_force

The Commission for the Blind shall maintain a program of vocational rehabilitation services. The object of the program shall be to aid persons with visual impairments in finding employment, to provide such physical restoration as will increase their employability, to establish a program of small business enterprises in which such persons are able to work, to establish individual programs of college and university instruction, also training in trades and occupations which may be followed in their homes and elsewhere, to cooperate with the United States Government in vocational rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind, including establishment of small business enterprises for them in buildings owned or rented by the federal government and to assist persons with visual impairments, in whatever manner may seem advisable to the commission, in disposing of the products of their industries. [Amended by 1975 c.638 §4; 1989 c.224 §60; 2007 c.70 §124]

Source: Section 346.180 — Vocational rehabilitation services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.337 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.337
350.337 Duties of council
Status: in_force

(1) At least once every two years, the Sexual Misconduct Survey Council established under ORS 350.336 (Sexual Misconduct Survey Council established) shall:

(a) Develop a base survey for distribution to institutions of higher education; and

(b) Provide each institution of higher education with any recommendations regarding use of the survey, including but not limited to additional content that could be added, the timing for conducting the survey, recommendations for achieving statistically valid response rates and how the survey results should be interpreted.

(2) In developing the base survey required under subsection (1) of this section, the council shall:

(a) Utilize best practices from peer-reviewed research and consult with individuals with expertise in the development and use of sexual misconduct climate surveys by post-secondary institutions of education;

(b) Review sexual misconduct climate surveys that have been developed and previously used by post-secondary institutions of education;

(c) Provide opportunities for written comment from organizations that work directly with victims of sexual misconduct in order to ensure the adequacy and appropriateness of the proposed content;

(d) Consult with institutions of higher education on strategies for optimizing the effectiveness of the survey;

(e) Account for the diverse needs and differences of institutions of higher education;

(f) Provide opportunities for student feedback through optional comment boxes at the end of the survey and by providing a time and space for students to comment to the council on what could be done to improve the sexual misconduct climate survey described in ORS 350.338 (Survey of enrolled students) so that the results of the survey convey an accurate representation of happenings on campus; and

(g) Use a trauma-informed framework.

(3) The base survey shall gather data on topics including but not limited to:

(a) The number and type of incidents, both reported and unreported, of sexual misconduct at the institution of higher education;

(b) When incidents of sexual misconduct occurred, without requiring a specific date or time;

(c) Whether incidents of sexual misconduct occurred on campus, off campus, overseas or virtually;

(d) If the sexual misconduct was perpetrated by a student, faculty member, nonfaculty staff member, third-party vendor to the institution of higher education or other individual;

(e) How aware students are of institutional policies and procedures related to campus sexual misconduct;

(f) Whether a student reported sexual misconduct, with specific follow-up questions regarding:

(A) For students who reported sexual misconduct, whether the report was made to a campus resource or law enforcement agency; and

(B) For students who did not report sexual misconduct, why the student chose not to make a report;

(g) Whether students who experienced sexual misconduct disclosed the sexual misconduct to a friend, peer, family member, faculty or nonfaculty staff member, campus resource or law enforcement official;

(h) For a student who reported sexual misconduct:

(A) Whether the student was informed of or referred to local, state, campus or other resources, or to victim support services, including but not limited to appropriate medical care, mental health counseling and legal services; and

(B) Whether the student was provided with protection from retaliation, access to institution-based supportive measures or institution-based accommodations and criminal justice remedies;

(i) For a student who experienced assault, the types of contextual factors that were present during the assault, including but not limited to the involvement of force, incapacitation, coercion, drugs or alcohol;

(j) Demographic information that could be used to identify at-risk groups, including but not limited to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, economic status, disability status, gender identity, immigration status and sexual orientation;

(k) Perceptions of campus safety among members of the campus community;

(L) Student confidence in the institution’s ability to protect against and respond to incidents of sexual misconduct;

(m) Whether students who reported sexual misconduct took a leave of absence from the institution, or considered transferring to another institution or withdrawing;

(n) Whether students who experienced sexual misconduct withdrew from any classes or were placed on academic probation;

(o) Whether students experienced any financial impacts from sexual misconduct or the institution’s response to a report of sexual misconduct;

(p) Whether students experienced any negative health impacts from sexual misconduct or the institution’s response to a report of sexual misconduct, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic pain or eating disorders;

(q) Community attitudes towards sexual misconduct, including but not limited to students’ willingness to intervene as bystanders; and

(r) Any other questions the council determines would be beneficial.

(4) A base survey developed under this section:

(a) Shall:

(A) Include a “decline to state” and “not applicable” option for each question;

(B) Be offered to all students enrolled at the institution of higher education, including students who are on a leave of absence or studying abroad;

(C) Be created taking into account all reasonable measures to ensure that an adequate, random and representative sample of students complete the survey; and

(D) Be administered online, with reasonable accommodations provided to all students in order to ensure accessibility; and

(b) May not require the disclosure of any personally identifiable information. [2023 c.550 §3]

Source: Section 350.337 — Duties of council; development of survey; contents of survey , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.290 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.290
350.290 Resident tuition and fees for nonresident students who served, or who are dependents of someone who served, in Armed Forces or international position
Status: in_force

(1) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college shall charge an enrolled student who is not a resident of this state and who is attending classes as an undergraduate or graduate student on a public university or community college campus in this state tuition and fees no greater than the resident rate if the student:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States;

(B) Was relieved or discharged from that service with either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; and

(C) Provides proof that the student has established a physical presence in Oregon within 12 months of being enrolled at the public university or community college;

(b) Was, or is the dependent of, a resident of Oregon who left the state within the previous five years in order to serve, and who subsequently served, in the Armed Forces of the United States or in an international position with the state, the federal government or a humanitarian aid organization; or

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Was, or is the dependent of, a resident of Oregon who left the state more than five years ago in order to serve, and who subsequently served, in the Armed Forces of the United States or in an international position with the state, the federal government or a humanitarian aid organization; and

(B) Since leaving the state in the manner provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, has never established residence in another state.

(2) A person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States or in an international position with the state, the federal government or a humanitarian aid organization and who receives federal tuition benefits in excess of the tuition and fees the person is charged under subsection (1) of this section at a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community college where the person is enrolled shall pay tuition and fees equal to the federal tuition benefits received.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, distance education and self-support courses as identified by each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and community college are exempt from the tuition reduction provisions of this section.

(b) The tuition reduction provisions of this section apply to distance education courses as identified by each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and community college that are taken by a person who:

(A) Is eligible to receive the tuition reduction provisions of this section when attending classes as an undergraduate or graduate student on a public university or community college campus in this state; and

(B) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States. [Formerly 352.375; 2016 c.30 §7; 2019 c.283 §1; 2022 c.81 §2]

Source: Section 350.290 — Resident tuition and fees for nonresident students who served, or who are dependents of someone who served, in Armed Forces or international position , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.391 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.391
343.391 Purpose of ORS 343.391 to 343.413
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 343.391 (Purpose of ORS 343.391 to 343.413) to 343.413 (Short title) is to facilitate the identification and education of talented and gifted children. [1959 c.528 §1; 1963 c.570 §21; 1971 c.613 §1; 1979 c.385 §1]

Source: Section 343.391 — Purpose of ORS 343.391 to 343.413 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.141 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.141
339.141 Tuition prohibited for regular school program
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Public charter school” has the meaning given that term in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) .

(b) “Regular school program” means the regular curriculum that is provided in the schools of the school district, including public charter schools, and that is provided:

(A) As required full-day sessions in grades 1 through 12;

(B) As required half-day sessions in kindergarten or as optional full-day sessions in kindergarten; and

(C) During the hours and months when the schools of the school district or public charter schools are normally in operation, except summer sessions or evening sessions.

(c) “Tuition” means payment for the cost of instruction and does not include fees authorized under ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, district school boards and public charter schools may establish tuition rates to be paid by pupils receiving instruction in educational programs, classes or courses of study, including traffic safety education, which are not a part of the regular school program. Tuition charges, if made, shall not exceed the estimated cost to the district or public charter school of furnishing the program, class or course of study.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 336.805 (Reimbursement to course provider) for traffic safety education:

(a) No tuition shall be charged to any resident pupil regularly enrolled in the regular school program for special instruction received at any time in connection therewith.

(b) No program, class or course of study for which tuition is charged, except courses of study beyond the 12th grade, shall be eligible for reimbursement from state funds. [Formerly 336.165; 1999 c.200 §31; 1999 c.328 §12; 2011 c.704 §5]

Source: Section 339.141 — Tuition prohibited for regular school program; other programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.625 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.625
354.625 Creation of translator district
Status: in_force

(1) A translator district may be created as provided by ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) for the construction, maintenance and operation of translator stations and the transmission and reception of television broadcast signals in areas so remote from regular transmission points that adequate television programming is not available to the public. The translator transmitting facilities shall conform to all FCC rules and regulations and shall be prohibited from interfering with all existing reception facilities, including but not limited to off-air antennas, CATV or MATV.

(2) The boundaries of any district organized under ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of ORS 198.720 (Boundaries) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if a city is entirely surrounded by a district and the city is either served by a cable television corporation or a cable television corporation has ceased operations in the city, the electors of the city may petition, or the district board may decide, to determine whether the city should be annexed into the district. A petition or decision by the board to annex the city into the district must satisfy the requirements of ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.845 (Costs) .

(4) If the question of annexation is authorized to be submitted to electors under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.845 (Costs) , the question shall be submitted to electors of the city at an election called for that purpose under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.845 (Costs) .

(5) Following the successful passage of an annexation measure described in subsection (4) of this section, a district need not thereafter again submit the question of annexation to electors of a city within which a cable television corporation again has begun or renewed operations in that city. [1975 c.286 §2(1),(3); 1979 c.108 §9; 2019 c.548 §1]

Source: Section 354.625 — Creation of translator district; boundaries of district; annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.873 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.873
339.873 Recommendations on medication to affect or alter thought processes, mood or behavior prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A preschool through grade 12 public school administrator, teacher, counselor or nurse may not recommend to a parent or legal guardian of a student that the student seek a prescription for a medication that is prescribed with the intent of affecting or altering the thought processes, mood or behavior of the student.

(2) Preschool through grade 12 public school teachers and other school personnel may not require a child to obtain a prescription for a substance covered by the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as a condition of attending school, receiving an evaluation to determine eligibility for early childhood special education or special education under ORS chapter 343 or receiving early childhood special education or special education services.

(3) Nothing in this section:

(a) Prohibits a preschool through grade 12 public school teacher or other school personnel from consulting or sharing classroom-based observations with a parent or legal guardian of a student concerning the student’s academic and functional performance, behavior at school or need for evaluation for special education or related services; or

(b) Relieves a school district of the duty to identify, locate and evaluate students with disabilities. [2003 c.485 §1; 2005 c.662 §13]

Source: Section 339.873 — Recommendations on medication to affect or alter thought processes, mood or behavior prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.031 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.031
357.031 Authority of State Library Board
Status: in_force

The State Library Board may:

(1) Enter into contracts with any person or governmental entity:

(a) To provide, extend, improve or coordinate library services; or

(b) To demonstrate appropriate programs of library services.

(2) Enter into library agreements pursuant to Article V of the Interstate Library Compact ( ORS 357.340 (Interstate Library Compact) ).

(3) Establish, equip and maintain regional library service centers of the State Library outside the City of Salem when the library needs of the state will be better served. [1961 c.251 §2 (enacted in lieu of 357.030); 1965 c.354 §6; 1973 c.439 §10; 1975 c.476 §9; 2015 c.328 §9]

Source: Section 357.031 — Authority of State Library Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.030 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.030
353.030 Public policy of university
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the public policy of the Oregon Health and Science University in carrying out its missions as a public corporation:

(a) To serve the people of the State of Oregon by providing education in health, science, engineering and their management for students of the state and region.

(b) To provide:

(A) An environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation between and among students, faculty and staff;

(B) Research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences; and

(C) The delivery of health care to contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge.

(2) The university will 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.

(3) The university is designated to carry out the following public purposes and missions on behalf of the State of Oregon:

(a) Provide high quality educational programs appropriate for a health and science university;

(b) Conduct research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences;

(c) Engage in the provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical care and health care delivery systems throughout the state;

(d) Provide outreach programs in education, research and health care;

(e) Serve as a local, regional and statewide resource for health care providers; and

(f) Continue a commitment to provide health care to the underserved patient population of Oregon.

(4) The university shall carry out the public purposes and missions of this section in the manner that, in the determination of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, best promotes the public welfare of the people of the State of Oregon. [1995 c.162 §3; 2001 c.123 §3]

Source: Section 353.030 — Public policy of university; missions; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.050 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.050
340.050 Payment of costs for post-secondary courses
Status: in_force

(1) An eligible student enrolled in an eligible post-secondary course pursuant to ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) is not eligible for any state student financial aid under ORS 348.105 (Loan obligations enforceable against minor) to 348.280 (Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272) and 348.500 (Purpose) to 348.621 (Requirements for tax credit certification application) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An eligible student may apply to the resident school district of the student for reimbursement for any textbooks, fees, equipment or materials purchased by the student that are required for an eligible post-secondary course.

(b) All textbooks, fees, equipment and materials provided to an eligible student and paid for under ORS 340.045 (Calculation of State School Fund grant) are the property of the resident school district of the student.

(3) An eligible post-secondary institution that receives payment for an eligible student under ORS 340.045 (Calculation of State School Fund grant) may not charge that student for tuition, fees and other required instructional costs associated with the enrollment of the student in an eligible post-secondary course.

(4) A resident school district may provide transportation services to eligible students who attend eligible post-secondary institutions within any education service district boundaries of which the school district is a component school district. Any transportation costs incurred by a school district under this subsection shall be considered approved transportation costs for purposes of ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (3). [2005 c.674 §11; 2023 c.495 §8]

Source: Section 340.050 — Payment of costs for post-secondary courses; transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.800 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.800
350.800 Selection of Oregon residents to receive out-of-state educational service
Status: in_force

(1) Any Oregon resident desiring to take advantage of the Western Regional Higher Education Compact may make application to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for out-of-state educational service. From such applicants the commission shall select students to fill the quotas determined under ORS 350.795 (Contracts to furnish out-of-state educational service to Oregon students) .

(2) The commission and the Oregon members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education shall jointly establish criteria to be observed by the commission in making such selections.

(3) The commission shall certify the names of the students selected to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and to the out-of-state institution to which each student desires admission. [Formerly 351.830]

Source: Section 350.800 — Selection of Oregon residents to receive out-of-state educational service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.390 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.390
329A.390 Inspection
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever an authorized representative of the Department of Early Learning and Care is advised or has reason to believe that child care that is subject to regulation by the department is being provided without a certification, registration or record, the authorized representative may visit and conduct an investigation of the facility at any reasonable time to determine whether the facility is subject to the requirements 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) .

(2) At any reasonable time, an authorized representative of the department may conduct an investigation of any certified or registered child care facility or program recorded under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) to determine whether the child care facility or program is in conformity with ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) and the rules promulgated pursuant to ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , 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) .

(3) An authorized representative of the department shall conduct an investigation of any certified or registered child care facility, of any program recorded under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) or of any other child care facility that is subject to regulation by the department if the department receives a serious complaint about the child care facility or program.

(4) Complaints, including but not limited to serious complaints, made by individuals or entities regarding certified or registered child care facilities, subsidized care facilities, preschool recorded programs or school-age recorded programs may be received and investigated by the department. The name, address and other identifying information about the individual or entity that made the complaint may not be disclosed, except within the department.

(5) Any state agency that receives a complaint about a certified or registered child care facility, a subsidized care facility, a preschool recorded program or a school-age recorded program shall notify the department about the complaint and any subsequent action taken by the state agency based on that complaint.

(6) A director or operator of a child care facility, a subsidized care facility, a preschool recorded program or a school-age recorded program shall permit an authorized representative of the department to inspect records of the facility or program and shall furnish promptly reports and information required by the department.

(7) In conducting an investigation under this section, the department may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for appearances in civil actions;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories;

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents or testimony that pertains to the matter under investigation;

(f) Issue subpoenas; and

(g) Inspect the premises of the facility under investigation.

(8) The department may share information regarding investigations or inspections conducted under this section with other public entities when the department determines that sharing the information would support the health or safety of children in child care.

(9) The department shall make a reasonable attempt to identify any child care facility or person or place providing child care about which the department receives a complaint, including but not limited to a serious complaint, if the complaint includes, but is not limited to, any of the following information:

(a) The name of a child in the care of the child care facility or person or place providing child care, or the child’s parent;

(b) The name of a child care provider, a child care facility owner, operator or employee, or a person or place providing child care;

(c) The name of the child care facility or person or place providing child care;

(d) The phone number of the child care facility or person or place providing child care; or

(e) The physical address of the child care facility or person or place providing child care.

(10) As used in this section:

(a) “Serious complaint” has the meaning given that term by the Early Learning Council by rule.

(b) “Serious complaint” includes notifications or reports of alleged child abuse received by the department. [Formerly 657A.390; 2015 c.758 §12; 2017 c.617 §3; 2019 c.187 §7; 2019 c.266 §1; 2022 c.90 §4; 2023 c.554 §30; 2023 c.594 §6]

Source: Section 329A.390 — Inspection; right to enter premises and to inspect records; investigation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.366 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.366
339.366 Required policies on teen dating violence and domestic violence
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dating” or “dating relationship” means an ongoing social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature between two persons. “Dating” or “dating relationship” does not include a casual relationship or ordinary fraternization between two persons in a business or social context.

(b) “Domestic violence” means abuse as defined in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) between family and household members, as those terms are defined in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) .

(c) “Teen dating violence” means:

(A) A pattern of behavior in which a person uses or threatens to use physical, mental or emotional abuse to control another person who is in a dating relationship with the person, where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years of age; or

(B) Behavior by which a person uses or threatens to use sexual violence against another person who is in a dating relationship with the person, where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years of age.

(2) Each school district board or private school shall adopt a policy that contains the following:

(a) States that teen dating violence is unacceptable and is prohibited and that each student has the right to a safe learning environment.

(b) Incorporates age-appropriate education about teen dating violence and domestic violence into new or existing training programs for students in grades 7 through 12 and school employees as recommended by the school officials identified under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

(c) Establishes procedures for the manner in which employees of a school are to respond to incidents of teen dating violence that take place at the school, on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation.

(d) Identifies by job title the school officials who are responsible for receiving reports related to teen dating violence. For public schools, the school officials identified under this paragraph shall be the same school officials identified in the policy adopted by a school district under ORS 339.356 (District policy required) .

(e) Notifies students and parents of the teen dating violence and domestic violence policies adopted by the board or school.

(3) Except for private schools, the policy adopted under subsection (2) of this section must be included in and consistent with the policy adopted by a school district under ORS 339.356 (District policy required) . [2012 c.69 §1; 2015 c.400 §2; 2021 c.479 §2]

Source: Section 339.366 — Required policies on teen dating violence and domestic violence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.660 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.660
339.660 Rules on traffic patrols
Status: in_force

(1) To promote safety the State Board of Education after consultation with the Department of Transportation and the Department of State Police, shall make rules relating to traffic patrols.

(2) A member of a traffic patrol:

(a) Shall be at least 18 years of age unless the parent or guardian of the member of the traffic patrol has consented in writing to such membership and ceases to be a member if such consent is revoked.

(b) May display a badge marked “traffic patrol” while serving as a member.

(c) May display a directional sign or signal in cautioning drivers where students use a school crosswalk of the driver’s responsibility to obey ORS 811.015 (Failure to obey traffic patrol member) . [Formerly 336.470]

Source: Section 339.660 — Rules on traffic patrols; eligibility; authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.875 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.875
342.875 Suspension
Status: in_force

Whenever a district superintendent has reason to believe that cause exists for the dismissal of a contract teacher on any ground specified in ORS 342.865 (Grounds for dismissal or contract nonextension of contract teacher) (1)(b) to (f), and when the district superintendent is of the opinion that immediate suspension of the teacher is necessary for the best interest of education in the district, the district superintendent may suspend a contract teacher from the position without prior notice to the teacher. The teacher’s salary shall continue during the first five days of the suspension period. However, within five days after such suspension becomes effective, either procedure shall be commenced for the dismissal of the teacher pursuant to the provisions of ORS 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) or the teacher must be reinstated. [1965 c.608 §7; 1971 c.570 §6; 1977 c.881 §4; 1997 c.864 §11]

Source: Section 342.875 — Suspension; reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.800 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.800
327.800 Goals of strategic investments
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall identify and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly about programs that make strategic investments to:

(a) Advance the educational goals of this state, as described in ORS 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school) ;

(b) Improve the employability of graduates from Oregon public schools;

(c) Close the achievement gap that exists between historically underserved student groups, as defined by the board by rule;

(d) Assist public education in all regions of this state;

(e) Promote collaboration and alignment among early childhood service providers, school districts, community colleges, public universities and employers;

(f) Leverage private, public and community resources;

(g) Engage parents and child care providers, support families and motivate students;

(h) Develop and disseminate evidence-based models and best practices that are likely to improve student outcomes;

(i) Collect data to monitor student progress; and

(j) Establish networks that allow for the replication of successful practices across this state.

(2) The Department of Education shall distribute any moneys received for strategic investments under this section. Distributions may be made to school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, nonprofit organizations, providers of early childhood services, tribes of this state and other entities. Distributions of moneys must advance the purposes set forth in ORS 327.815 (Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program) and 327.820 (Connecting to the World of Work Program) or other purposes that meet the goals specified in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Any recipient of moneys distributed as a strategic investment must provide separate accounting for the moneys and may use the moneys only for the purpose for which the moneys are provided.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish requirements for the programs implemented under this section that are consistent with this section and with ORS 327.815 (Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program) and 327.820 (Connecting to the World of Work Program) .

(b) The board shall develop timelines, performance measures and other requirements related to the accumulation and evaluation of data collected in relation to a program that receives moneys as a strategic investment. The performance measures shall include progress toward the goals established in ORS 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school) and other key student education outcomes established by the board.

(5) The State Board of Education and the Early Learning Council may adopt any rules necessary for the agencies they oversee to perform any of the duties assigned to them under this section. Any rules adopted by the Early Learning Council must be consistent with this section and actions taken by the State Board of Education to implement this section. [2013 c.660 §1; 2013 c.660 §5; 2015 c.774 §§17,67,67a; 2023 c.534 §17]

Note: 327.800 (Goals of strategic investments) to 327.820 (Connecting to the World of Work Program) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 327 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.800 — Goals of strategic investments; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.214 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.214
327.214 Coaching program for grant recipients that do not meet performance growth targets
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall establish a coaching program for recipients of a grant from the Student Investment Account that do not meet the performance growth targets specified in their grant agreements. A public charter school may participate in the coaching program only if the public charter school received a grant directly from the department and did not meet the performance growth targets specified in the public charter school’s grant agreement.

(2) If required by the department under ORS 327.201 (Financial audits) to participate in a coaching program, a grant recipient must participate in the coaching program. Participation in the coaching program must be for at least one year, unless the department allows for a shorter period of time. Under the program, the department shall advise and counsel grant recipients on how to meet performance growth targets and shall assist grant recipients with ongoing professional development and peer collaboration.

(3) After a grant recipient has completed the coaching program, the department shall make available to the grant recipient ongoing technical assistance as described in ORS 327.208 (Technical assistance provided by the Department of Education) .

(4) For the purpose of providing the coaching program under this section, the department may enter into contracts with entities the department determines are qualified to provide the coaching. [2019 c.122 §17]

Source: Section 327.214 — Coaching program for grant recipients that do not meet performance growth targets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.237 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.237
352.237 Provision of group insurance for employees
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall provide group insurance to employees of the university through the Public Employees’ Benefit Board or may elect to provide an alternative group health and welfare insurance benefit plan to employees of the university on or after October 1, 2016, if the benefit plan is offered through the health insurance exchange under ORS 741.310 (Requirements for purchase of insurance through exchange and for participation of insurers in exchange) , unless their participation is precluded by federal law.

(2) For the purposes of ORS 243.555 (Definitions for ORS 243.555 to 243.575) to 243.575 (Computation of retirement and pension benefits) , if the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) chooses not to participate in the benefit plans offered through the Public Employees’ Benefit Board, the governing board may have the authority granted to the Public Employees’ Benefit Board under ORS 243.555 (Definitions for ORS 243.555 to 243.575) to 243.575 (Computation of retirement and pension benefits) for the administration of an appropriate expense reimbursement plan.

(3) The governing board of each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall offer one or more deferred compensation plans to employees of the university. The governing board shall choose whether to offer its employees the 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) or another deferred compensation plan that the governing board elects to make available to the employees of the university. [Formerly 351.094]

Source: Section 352.237 — Provision of group insurance for employees; expense reimbursement plan; deferred compensation plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.315 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.315
339.315 Report required if person has unlawful firearm or destructive device
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any employee of a public school district, an education service district or a private school who has reasonable cause to believe that a person, while in a school, is or within the previous 120 days has been in possession of a firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) , 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) or 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) shall report the person’s conduct immediately to a school administrator, school director, the administrator’s or director’s designee or law enforcement agency within the county. A school administrator, school director or the administrator’s or director’s designee, who has reasonable cause to believe that the person, while in a school, is or within the previous 120 days has been in possession of a firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) , 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) or 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) , shall promptly report the person’s conduct to a law enforcement agency within the county. If the school administrator, school director or employee has reasonable cause to believe that a person has been in possession of a firearm or destructive device as described in this paragraph more than 120 days previously, the school administrator, school director or employee may report the person’s conduct to a law enforcement agency within the county.

(b) Anyone participating in the making of a report under paragraph (a) of this subsection who has reasonable grounds for making the report is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or content of the report. Any participant has the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report.

(c) Except as required by ORS 135.805 (Applicability) to 135.873 (Protective orders) and 419C.270 (Application of criminal procedure laws) (5) or (6), the identity of a person participating in good faith in the making of a report under paragraph (a) of this subsection who has reasonable grounds for making the report is confidential and may not be disclosed by law enforcement agencies, the district attorney or any public or private school administrator, school director or employee.

(2) When a law enforcement agency receives a report under subsection (1) of this section, the law enforcement agency shall promptly conduct an investigation to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the person, while in a school, did possess a firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) , 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) or 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) .

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

(a) A public or private institution of learning providing instruction at levels kindergarten through grade 12, or their equivalents, or any part thereof;

(b) The grounds adjacent to the institution; and

(c) Any site or premises that at the time is being used exclusively for a student program or activity that is sponsored or sanctioned by the institution, a public school district, an education service district or a voluntary organization and that is posted as such.

(4) For purposes of subsection (3)(c) of this section, a site or premises is posted as such when the sponsoring or sanctioning entity has posted a notice identifying the sponsoring or sanctioning entity and stating, in substance, that the program or activity is a school function and that the possession of firearms or dangerous weapons in or on the site or premises is prohibited under ORS 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) . [1999 c.577 §1; 2011 c.313 §21]

Source: Section 339.315 — Report required if person has unlawful firearm or destructive device; immunity; law enforcement investigation required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.507 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.507
332.507 Sick leave for school employees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “School employee” includes all employees of a public school district or an education service district.

(b) “Sick leave” means absence from duty because of a school employee’s illness or injury or as otherwise provided for by law or by provisions of a collective bargaining agreement. In case of conflict with a rule adopted to interpret a law, the collective bargaining agreement to which the parties agree shall govern.

(2) Each district shall allow each school employee at least 10 days’ sick leave at full pay for each school year or one day per month employed, whichever is greater.

(3) At the option of the local governing board, sick leave in excess of five consecutive work days shall be allowed only upon certificate of the school employee’s attending physician, naturopathic physician or practitioner that the illness or injury prevents the school employee from working.

(4) Sick leave not taken shall accumulate for an unlimited number of days. A local governing board is required to permit a school employee to take up to 75 days sick leave accumulated in other Oregon districts. The accumulation shall not exceed that carried by the most recent employing district. However, the transfer of sick leave from another Oregon district shall not be effective until the school employee has completed 30 working days in the new district.

(5) For purposes of determining retirement benefits, a local governing board is required to permit a school employee to transfer an unlimited number of days of unused accumulated sick leave from another Oregon district employer. [Formerly 342.596; 2017 c.356 §28]

Source: Section 332.507 — Sick leave for school employees; other leave , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.488 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.488
329.488 Nationally normed assessment
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall contract with a nonprofit entity to administer a nationally normed assessment, in collaboration with the department, to all students in grade 10 who are enrolled in a public school. The purpose of the assessment is to predict the success of students on, and provide practice for students taking, college entrance exams.

(2) The department shall base the selection of the contractor under subsection (1) of this section on all of the following criteria:

(a) The contractor must be able to provide to the department statewide data containing the results of the assessment;

(b) The contractor shall provide an assessment that:

(A) Identifies students with high potential to excel in advanced placement (AP) or other honors courses based on a research-based correlation of scores on the grade 10 assessment to advanced placement examinations;

(B) Examines students in mathematics, reading and writing; and

(C) Provides results that can be used by Oregon’s higher education institutions to recruit students to attend college;

(c) The contractor must be able to supply schools with an item-by-item analysis of student performance on the assessment; and

(d) The contractor must be able to make available to each student taking the assessment a free career assessment and online exploration of colleges and career opportunities.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In lieu of using the contractor selected by the department under subsection (1) of this section, a school district may apply to the department for a waiver to allow the district to enter into a contract with a different nonprofit entity for the purpose of administering a nationally normed assessment to all students in grade 10 who are enrolled in the public schools operated by the district. The department shall grant the waiver if:

(A) The district had entered into a contract with the entity for the 2007-2008 school year to administer a grade 10 assessment;

(B) The entity, in coordination with the district, administered a grade 10 assessment during the 2007-2008 school year;

(C) For the most recent school year in which the entity administered a grade 10 assessment, the entity met the criteria set forth in subsection (2) of this section as in effect for the school year in which the entity administered the assessment; and

(D) The entity plans to meet the criteria set forth in subsection (2) of this section as in effect for the school year for which the school district seeks a waiver.

(b) A waiver granted by the department under this subsection:

(A) Is valid for one school year; and

(B) May be renewed each school year.

(c) The department shall reimburse a school district for the cost of assessments allowed under this subsection from funds available to the department under ORS 327.008 (State School Fund) (13).

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section:

(a) The department may, under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, waive the assessment for specific groups of students; and

(b) Upon request from a student who is enrolled in a public school operated by a school district or the parent or guardian of the student, the school district shall waive the assessment for the student. [2007 c.858 §42; 2008 c.20 §1; 2011 c.302 §§1,2; 2013 c.577 §§10,15; 2014 c.81 §10; 2015 c.604 §16; 2015 c.644 §8; 2015 c.783 §11; 2023 c.586 §9]

Note: 329.488 (Nationally normed assessment) 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 329.488 — Nationally normed assessment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.325 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.325
345.325 Minimum standards
Status: in_force

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall adopt by rule minimum standards for the licensing of career schools under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) that are reasonably calculated to ensure that:

(1) The quality and content of each course or program of instruction can achieve its stated objective;

(2) The facilities, instructional equipment and materials are sufficient to enable students to achieve the program goals and are adequate for the purposes of the program;

(3) The directors, administrators and instructors are properly qualified;

(4) Prior to an applicant signing an enrollment agreement, the school provides the applicant with a catalog or brochure that includes an accurate description of the program for which the applicant is enrolling, total costs of tuition and fees and other information specified by rule;

(5) Upon satisfactory completion of instruction and training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials;

(6) Adequate records and standard transcripts are maintained;

(7) The career school is maintained and operated in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws;

(8) The career school is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students;

(9) Neither the career school nor its agents engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit or other practices of any type which are unlawful under ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) ;

(10) The directors, administrators, supervisors and instructors of the school are of good reputation and character, except that a school shall not be issued a notice for corrective action or a license shall not be denied, suspended or revoked because a faculty member has been convicted of a crime except as authorized under ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) ;

(11) Any student housing owned, maintained or approved by the career school is appropriate, safe and adequate;

(12) The school has a written placement assistance plan; and

(13) A license application from a new school or an application for approval of a new program from an existing school shall include labor market information that identifies the need for the new school or program. [1975 c.478 §21; 1979 c.744 §17; 1989 c.333 §15; 1993 c.45 §268; 1995 c.343 §15; 2012 c.104 §33; 2017 c.422 §3]

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

Source: Section 345.325 — Minimum standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.050 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.050
357.050 Roles of State Librarian
Status: in_force

The State Librarian shall:

(1) Serve as Secretary to the State Library Board and keep the official record of the board’s actions.

(2) Be the chief administrative officer of the State Library in accordance with policies established by the board.

(3) Serve on the State Reference Coordinating Council established under ORS 357.900 (State Reference Coordinating Council) . [Amended by 1961 c.251 §3; 1975 c.476 §12; 2015 c.328 §14]

Source: Section 357.050 — Roles of State Librarian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.114 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.114
332.114 Issuance of diplomas to veterans
Status: in_force

(1) A person who meets the requirements under subsection (3) of this section may request a school district to issue the person a high school diploma if the person resides within the boundaries of the school district or is a resident of this state and attended a high school of the school district.

(2) A representative of a deceased person who meets the requirements under subsection (3) of this section may request a school district to issue a high school diploma on behalf of the deceased person if the deceased person resided within the boundaries of the school district at the time of death or was a resident of this state at the time of death and attended a high school of the school district.

(3) Notwithstanding the requirements for a high school diploma established under ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) and by the State Board of Education and school districts, a school district that receives a request under subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall issue a high school diploma to a person if the person:

(a) Attended a high school before serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;

(b) Was discharged or released under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(c) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States as described in subsection (4) of this section.

(4) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section apply to a person who:

(a) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during:

(A) World War I;

(B) World War II;

(C) The Korean Conflict; or

(D) The Vietnam War;

(b) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States and was physically present in:

(A) Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada);

(B) Operation Just Cause (Panama);

(C) Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (the Persian Gulf War);

(D) Operation Restore Hope (Somalia);

(E) Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan); or

(F) Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq); or

(c) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States in an area designated as a combat zone by the President of the United States. [2003 c.182 §1; 2005 c.515 §1; 2005 c.827 §2; 2007 c.858 §32; 2011 c.637 §112; 2017 c.66 §15; 2017 c.149 §2]

Note: 332.114 (Issuance of diplomas to veterans) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 332 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 332.114 — Issuance of diplomas to veterans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.895 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.895
327.895 Financial and program audits by Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than December 31, 2020, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State shall conduct financial and program audits of the uses of the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund and the effectiveness of the fund in achieving the purposes of the fund.

(2) The Secretary of State shall submit the audit reports to the Legislative Assembly and the Governor. [2017 c.1 §11]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.895 — Financial and program audits by Secretary of State; reports to Legislative Assembly and Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.620 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.620
327.620 Review of accounts affecting federal funds
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall cause a review to be made of the accounts and financial affairs of the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Education affecting any funds acquired from the federal government to aid education, in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided by law for the review of state departments and institutions. [Amended by 1975 c.614 §10; 1989 c.491 §12]

Source: Section 327.620 — Review of accounts affecting federal funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.750
334.750 Term of office
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 of directors of the new education service district shall take office on July 1 of the year following its election.

(2) The minority of directors of the new education service district shall serve terms expiring June 30 next following the first regular district election and the majority of directors shall serve terms expiring June 30 next following the second regular district election.

(3) The directors first elected shall determine by lot the length of term each shall hold office.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the term of office of boards of directors of preexisting education service districts shall terminate on the date in which the new education service district comes into existence and its new board of directors qualifies to hold office. [1963 c.544 §§50h,50j; 1965 c.100 §210; 1967 c.145 §2; 1971 c.47 §5; 1975 c.647 §30; 1985 c.808 §80; 1993 c.784 §22; 1995 c.258 §6; 2019 c.449 §36]

Source: Section 334.750 — Term of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.360
342.360 Members
Status: in_force

(1) The membership of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall consist of:

(a) Four elementary teachers;

(b) Four middle school or high school teachers;

(c) One elementary school administrator;

(d) One middle school or high school administrator;

(e) One superintendent of a school district;

(f) One superintendent of an education service district;

(g) One member from the faculty of an approved educator preparation provider within a private college or university in Oregon;

(h) One member from the faculty of an approved educator preparation provider within a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(i) One member who is also a member of a district school board;

(j) One member who is employed as classified staff at a public school or for an education service district; and

(k) One member of the general public.

(2) Except for those members appointed under subsection (1)(i) to (k) of this section, members must have been actively engaged in teaching, personnel service work or administering in the public schools or in approved educator preparation providers in Oregon for the period of five years immediately preceding appointment. Acting as an elected representative of teachers, personnel service workers or administrators shall be considered teaching, personnel service work or administering for the purposes of the five-year experience requirement. In addition, members appointed under subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section must hold valid Oregon teaching, personnel service or administrative licenses.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Throughout the term for which appointed, one of the members appointed under subsection (1) of this section must hold a teaching license with an endorsement in some aspect of special education or have demonstrated knowledge or experience in special education.

(b) As used in this subsection, “special education” means specially designed education to meet the goals of the individualized education program of a child with a disability including regular classroom instruction, instruction in physical education, home instruction, related services and instruction in hospitals, institutions and special schools. [1965 c.535 §3; 1973 c.270 §12; 1975 c.278 §5; 1979 c.307 §5; 1987 c.503 §9; 1989 c.244 §1; 1993 c.45 §171; 2005 c.209 §38; 2007 c.70 §101; 2011 c.637 §127; 2013 c.1 §40; 2015 c.647 §§22,45; 2023 c.440 §2]

Source: Section 342.360 — Members; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 335.502 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 335 / Section 335.502
335.502 Cost of educating elementary pupils after course lengthened to include elementary grades
Status: in_force

Whenever the course of study in a union high school district is extended to include grades below the ninth grade, the union high school district shall be responsible for providing for the education of the pupils in the included grades and the cost of educating such pupils shall be included in the union high school district budget and not in the budgets of the component common school districts. [1953 c.390 §1; 1965 c.100 §219]

Source: Section 335.502 — Cost of educating elementary pupils after course lengthened to include elementary grades , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors335.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.300
341.300 Traffic control
Status: in_force

(1) The board may adopt such regulations as it considers necessary to provide for the policing, control and regulations of traffic and parking of vehicles on property under the jurisdiction of the board. Such regulations may provide for the registration of vehicles, the designation and posting of parking areas, and the assessment and collection of reasonable fees and charges for parking and shall be filed in the board business office on the campus and shall be available for public inspection. The board may require that before a quarterly or yearly parking privilege for any vehicle is granted to any full-time or part-time student to use board property, the student must show that the vehicle is operated by a student holding a valid driver license, that the vehicle is currently registered and that the student driving the vehicle is insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that meets the requirements described under ORS 806.080 (Insurance) or that the student or owner of the vehicle has provided the Department of Transportation with other satisfactory proof of compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of this state.

(2) The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be enforced administratively under procedures adopted by the board. Administrative and disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students, faculty, and staff for violation of the regulations. The board may establish hearing procedures for the determination of controversies in connection with imposition of penalties.

(3) Upon agreement between the board and a city or county in which all or part of the community college campus is located, proceedings to enforce regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be brought in the name of the city or county enforcing the regulation in the circuit, justice or municipal court in the county in which the violation occurred.

(4) The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may also be enforced by the impoundment of vehicles, and a reasonable fee may be enacted for the cost of impoundment and storage, if any, prior to the release of the vehicles to their owners.

(5) Every peace officer acting within the jurisdictional authority of a governmental unit of the place where the violation occurs shall enforce the regulations adopted by the board under subsection (1) of this section if an agreement has been entered into pursuant to subsection (3) of this section. The board, for the purpose of enforcing its regulations governing traffic control, may appoint peace officers who shall have the same authority as other peace officers as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) .

(6) Issuance of traffic citations to enforce the regulations adopted by the board under subsection (1) of this section shall conform to the requirements of ORS chapter 153. However, in proceedings brought to enforce parking regulations, it shall be sufficient to charge the defendant by an unsworn written notice in accordance with the provisions of ORS 221.333 (Parking ordinance violation) .

(7) Violation of any regulation adopted by the board pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and enforced pursuant to subsection (3) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.513 §5; 1973 c.836 §346; 1981 c.35 §1; 1993 c.221 §2; 1997 c.801 §151; 1999 c.1051 §133; 2011 c.597 §184]

Source: Section 341.300 — Traffic control; conditions on parking privileges; rules; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.025 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.025
352.025 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that the State of Oregon will benefit from having public universities with governing boards that:

(a) Provide transparency, public accountability and support for the university.

(b) Are close to and closely focused on the individual university.

(c) Lead to greater access and affordability for Oregon residents and do not disadvantage Oregon students relative to out-of-state students.

(d) Act in the best interests of both the university and the State of Oregon as a whole.

(e) Promote the academic success of students in support of the mission of all education beyond high school as described in ORS 350.014 (Mission of education beyond high school) .

(2) The Legislative Assembly also finds that:

(a) Even with universities with governing boards, there are economy-of-scale benefits to having a coordinated university system.

(b) Even with universities with governing boards, shared services may continue to be shared among universities.

(c) Legal title to all real property, whether acquired before or after the creation of a governing board, through state funding, revenue bonds or philanthropy, shall be taken and held in the name of the State of Oregon, acting by and through the governing board.

(d) The Legislative Assembly has a responsibility to monitor the success of governing boards at fulfilling their missions, their compacts and the principles stated in this section. [2013 c.768 §1; 2017 c.440 §7]

Source: Section 352.025 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.430
358.430 Procedure for giving notice
Status: in_force

(1) To give notice of termination of a loan, the museum shall mail a notice to the lender at the most recent address of the lender as shown on the museum’s records pertaining to the property on loan. If the museum has no address in its records, or the museum does not receive written proof of receipt of the mailed notice within 30 days of the date the notice was mailed, the museum shall publish notice at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in both the county in which the museum is located and the county of the lender’s address, if any.

(2) For the purposes of this section, if the loan of property was made to a branch of a museum, the museum is located in the county where the branch is located. Otherwise, the museum is located in the county in which it has its principal place of business.

(3) It is the responsibility of the owner of property on loan to a museum to notify the museum promptly in writing of any change of address or change in ownership of the property. [1985 c.580 §4]

Source: Section 358.430 — Procedure for giving notice; responsibility of owner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.029 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.029
327.029 Allocations for approved recovery schools
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule definitions and procedures to be applied to the computation of the State School Fund allocations and Statewide Education Initiatives Account allocations to be used for approved recovery schools, as defined in ORS 336.680 (Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school) . When adopting rules, the board must collaborate with the advisory committee established by ORS 336.685 (Recovery school advisory committee) .

(2) For allocations made from the State School Fund, each approved recovery school shall receive for each school year a special State School Fund grant, consisting of a general purpose grant that is equal to the amount that the school district in which the approved recovery school is located would receive for the student. The amount that the school district would receive for the student shall:

(a) Be based on the school district’s general purpose grant per ADM as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) ; and

(b) Include any additional amounts attributable to the student under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c), subject to any applicable limitations under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c)(C).

(3) For allocations made from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account, the rules adopted under this section shall provide, to the greatest extent practicable but subject to the discretion of the board, that allocations shall be in an amount necessary to pay the difference between:

(a) The actual cost for providing education to students at the approved recovery school; and

(b) The amounts received for providing education to students at the approved recovery school from allocations made from the State School Fund under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Funds allocated to approved recovery schools from the State School Fund and the Statewide Education Initiatives Account shall remain with the Department of Education and shall be adjusted in the year following the distribution to reflect the actual ADMw of students in the approved recovery schools in the same manner as for school districts under ORS 327.101 (Adjustment of distribution between fiscal years) . [2023 c.513 §7]

Source: Section 327.029 — Allocations for approved recovery schools; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.040 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.040
357.040 Authority of board over real and personal property
Status: in_force

(1) The State Library Board may acquire control and dispose of any and all real and personal property given to or for the benefit of the State Library by private donors, whether the gifts of the property are made to the State Library or to the board or to the State of Oregon for the benefit of the library.

(2) The board may accept by assignment and hold mortgages upon real and personal property acquired by way of gift or arising out of transactions entered into in accord with the powers, duties and authority given to the board by this section and ORS 357.026 (Board duties) and 357.195 (State Library Donation Fund) .

(3) The board may institute, maintain and participate in suits, actions and other judicial proceedings in the name of the State of Oregon for the foreclosure of such mortgages or for the purpose of carrying into effect any and all of the powers, duties and authority now vested in or given to the board by this section. [Amended by 1975 c.476 §11; 1995 c.69 §11; 2015 c.328 §11]

Source: Section 357.040 — Authority of board over real and personal property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.757 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.757
348.757 Designation of courses whose materials consist of open or free textbooks or other low-cost course materials
Status: in_force

Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and community college shall prominently designate courses whose course materials exclusively consist of open or free textbooks or other low-cost or no-cost course materials. The course designation required by this section must appear in the published course descriptions that are on the Internet or are otherwise provided to students at the time of course registration, including on the campus bookstore course materials list that is provided for the course. [2015 c.727 §4]

Note: See note under 348.748 (Short title) .

Source: Section 348.757 — Designation of courses whose materials consist of open or free textbooks or other low-cost course materials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.433 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.433
342.433 Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449
Status: in_force

As used in 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) :

(1) “Diverse” means culturally or linguistically diverse characteristics of a person, including:

(a) Origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa but is not Hispanic;

(b) Hispanic culture or origin, regardless of race;

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

(d) Origins in any of the original peoples of North America, including American Indians or Alaska Natives; or

(e) A first language that is not English.

(2) “Educator” means a teacher or an administrator. [1991 c.434 §6; 1993 c.45 §175; 2013 c.778 §1; 2015 c.188 §1; 2021 c.97 §34]

Source: Section 342.433 — Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.225 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.225
359.225 Payment of sale proceeds of consigned work
Status: in_force

The proceeds from a sale of a work of fine art on consignment shall be paid to the consignor within 30 days of receipt by the consignee unless the consignor expressly agrees otherwise in writing. If the sale of the work of fine art is on installment, the funds from the installment shall first be applied to pay any balance due the consignor on the sale, unless the consignor expressly agrees in writing that the proceeds on each installment shall be paid according to the percentage established by the consignment agreement. The consignor’s portion of funds received on the sale of the work of fine art or on installment are not subject to the claims of a creditor of the consignee. [1981 c.410 §6; 1985 c.830 §5; 2011 c.230 §4]

Source: Section 359.225 — Payment of sale proceeds of consigned work; consignor’s portion of funds not subject to claims of consignee’s creditors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.260 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.260
350.260 Student journalists
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section:

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

(A) A community college;

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

(C) The Oregon Health and Science University.

(b) “School-sponsored media” means materials that are prepared, substantially written, published or broadcast by student journalists, that are distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body and that are prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. “School-sponsored media” does not include media intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classrooms in which they are produced.

(c) “Student journalist” means a student who gathers, compiles, writes, edits, photographs, records or prepares information for dissemination in school-sponsored media.

(d) “Student media adviser” means a person who is employed, appointed or designated by a public institution of higher education to supervise, or provide instruction relating to, school-sponsored media.

(2) Student journalists are responsible for determining the news, opinion, feature and advertising content of school-sponsored media. This subsection does not prevent a student media adviser from teaching professional standards of journalism to the student journalists.

(3) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to authorize expression by students that:

(a) Is libelous or slanderous;

(b) Constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy;

(c) Violates federal or state statutes, rules or regulations or state common law; or

(d) So incites students as to create a clear and present danger of:

(A) The commission of unlawful acts on or off school premises;

(B) The violation of school policies; or

(C) The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. A school official must base a forecast of material and substantial disruption on specific facts, including past experience in the school and current events influencing student behavior, and not on undifferentiated fear or apprehension.

(4) Any student enrolled in a public institution of higher education may commence a civil action to obtain damages under this subsection and appropriate injunctive or declaratory relief as determined by a court for a violation of subsection (2) of this section, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution. Upon a motion, a court may award $100 in damages and injunctive and declaratory relief to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action brought under this subsection. [Formerly 351.649; 2021 c.178 §11]

Source: Section 350.260 — Student journalists; student expression; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.866 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.866
339.866 Self-administration of medication by students
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Asthma” means a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that requires ongoing medical intervention.

(b) “Medication” means any prescription for bronchodilators or autoinjectable epinephrine prescribed by a student’s Oregon licensed health care professional for asthma or severe allergies.

(c) “Severe allergy” means a life-threatening hypersensitivity to a specific substance such as food, pollen or dust.

(2) A school district board shall adopt policies and procedures that provide for self-administration of medication by kindergarten through grade 12 students with asthma or severe allergies:

(a) In school;

(b) At a school-sponsored activity;

(c) While under the supervision of school personnel;

(d) In before-school or after-school care programs on school-owned property; and

(e) In transit to or from school or school-sponsored activities.

(3) The policies and procedures shall:

(a) Require that an Oregon licensed health care professional prescribe the medication to be used by the student during school hours and instruct the student in the correct and responsible use of the medication;

(b) Require that an Oregon licensed health care professional, acting within the scope of the person’s license, formulate a written treatment plan for managing the student’s asthma or severe allergy and for the use of medication by the student during school hours;

(c) Require that the parent or guardian of the student submit to the school any written documentation required by the school, including any documents related to liability;

(d) Require that backup medication, if provided by a student’s parent or guardian, be kept at the student’s school in a location to which the student has immediate access in the event the student has an asthma or severe allergy emergency;

(e) Require the establishment of a process by which the parent or guardian of a student may request in writing that backup prescribed autoinjectable epinephrine be kept at a reasonably secure location in a student’s classroom if:

(A) The location identified under paragraph (d) of this subsection is not the student’s classroom; and

(B) A licensed health care professional verifies in writing that lack of immediate access to autoinjectable epinephrine may be life threatening to the student;

(f) Require that a school request from the student’s parent or guardian that the parent or guardian provide medication for emergency use by the student; and

(g) Allow a school to revoke its permission for a student to self-administer medication if the student does not responsibly self-administer the medication or abuses the use of the medication.

(4) A school district board may impose other policies and procedures that the board determines are necessary to protect a student with asthma or a severe allergy.

(5) A school district board may not require school personnel who have not received appropriate training to assist a student with asthma or a severe allergy with self-administration of medication.

(6) This section does not apply to youth correction facilities. [2007 c.830 §1; 2013 c.318 §1; 2021 c.97 §32]

Source: Section 339.866 — Self-administration of medication by students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.620 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.620
344.620 State Vocational Rehabilitation Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury a State Vocational Rehabilitation Account. The account shall consist of all moneys made available to the Department of Human Services for rehabilitation purposes. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated for the purposes of the administration of ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) , 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) and 344.850 (Reimbursements to Department of Human Services) .

(2) The State Treasurer is designated custodian of all funds received from the federal government for the purpose of carrying out any federal Act pertaining to vocational rehabilitation. The State Treasurer shall receive such funds and provide for their custody.

(3) Disbursements from the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account shall be made as directed by the department. The department 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 departmental activity against which each withdrawal is charged. [Amended by 1967 c.552 §8; 1969 c.597 §167; 1983 c.297 §1; 2001 c.900 §58; 2005 c.755 §22]

Source: Section 344.620 — State Vocational Rehabilitation Account; federal funds; custody and disbursement; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.400 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.400
357.400 Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 357.400 (Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621) to 357.621 (Public hearings required prior to abolishing or withdrawing support from public library) :

(1) “Governing body” means the board, commission, council or other body which governs the local government unit.

(2) “Local government unit” means any city, county, library service district established under ORS chapter 451, school district, community college district or a library district established under ORS 357.216 (Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286) to 357.286 (Retirement system for employees) .

(3) “Public library” means a public agency that provides to all residents of a local government unit free and equal access to library and information services that are suitable for persons of all ages. [1955 c.432 §2; 1975 c.476 §16; 1981 c.226 §17; 1983 c.740 §119; 2019 c.158 §1]

Source: Section 357.400 — Definitions for ORS 357.400 to 357.621 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.045 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.045
328.045 Apportionment of excess amounts
Status: in_force

Any moneys in the county school fund in excess of the amount required by law may, by order of the county governing body, be apportioned under ORS 328.015 (Apportionment to districts) separately from remaining county school fund moneys. Amounts separately apportioned under this section to a school district shall not be considered a budget resource under the Local Budget Law but shall be used as an offset to the school district’s tax levy. [1979 c.551 §2]

Source: Section 328.045 — Apportionment of excess amounts; application as tax offset , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.051 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.051
326.051 Board functions
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 417.300 (Purpose of ORS 417.305) and 417.305 (Legislative findings relating to serving children and families) :

(1) In addition to such other duties as are prescribed by law and pursuant to the requirement of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Education shall:

(a) Establish state standards for public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools consistent with the policies stated in ORS 326.011 (Policy) .

(b) Adopt rules for the general governance of public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools.

(c) Prescribe required or minimum courses of study.

(d) Adopt rules for public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools consistent with the policy stated in ORS 342.437 (Goal) .

(e) Adopt rules regarding school and interscholastic activities.

(f) Adopt rules that provide that no public elementary or secondary school shall discriminate in determining participation in interscholastic activities. As used in this paragraph, “discrimination” has the meaning given that term in ORS 659.850 (Discrimination in education prohibited) .

(g) Adopt rules that will eliminate the use and purchase of elemental mercury, mercury compounds and mercury-added instructional materials by public elementary and secondary schools.

(2) The State Board of Education may:

(a) Consistent with the laws of this state, accept money or property not otherwise provided for under paragraph (b) of this subsection, which is donated for the use or benefit of the public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools and use such money or property for the purpose for which it was donated. Until it is used, the board shall deposit any money received under this paragraph in a special fund with the State Treasurer as provided in ORS 293.265 (Disposition of collected moneys) to 293.275 (Disbursement of moneys) .

(b) Apply for federal funds, accept and enter into any contracts or agreements on behalf of the state for the receipt of funds from the federal government or its agencies and disburse or expend the federal funds as provided by ORS 327.128 (Disbursement and expenditures of moneys appropriated or allocated to Department of Education) . This paragraph applies to federal funds to be used for:

(A) Educational purposes, including but not limited to any funds available for the school lunch program;

(B) Career and technical education programs in public elementary and secondary schools; and

(C) Any grants available to the state or its political subdivisions for general federal aid for public kindergartens, public elementary schools and public secondary schools and their auxiliary services, improvement of teacher preparation, teacher salaries, construction of school buildings, administration of the Department of Education and any other educational activities under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.

(c) Adopt rules to administer the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for public and private prekindergarten through grade 12 schools and residential child care facilities. [1965 c.100 §6; 1965 c.519 §14; 1967 c.67 §24; 1969 c.284 §1; 1971 c.513 §9; 1973 c.707 §1; 1975 c.459 §1; 1975 c.605 §17a; 1981 c.91 §1; 1987 c.404 §2; 1987 c.474 §2; 1989 c.834 §§12,13; 1993 c.45 §§5,6; 2001 c.530 §1; 2003 c.14 §146; 2003 c.151 §1; 2009 c.94 §1; 2011 c.313 §17; 2013 c.747 §37; 2021 c.511 §3; 2021 c.518 §8]

Source: Section 326.051 — Board functions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.133 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.133
327.133 Reports by districts
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, each school district, other than an education service district, shall file with the Superintendent of Public Instruction:

(A) By July 15 of each year, an annual report covering the school year ending on the preceding June 30; and

(B) By January 15, of each year, a December quarterly report covering the quarter of the current school year commencing October 1 and ending December 31.

(b) Pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may waive a reporting date or specify an alternative date for filing a report if a human-created disaster or a natural disaster affects the ability of the school district to file a report by the specified date.

(2) Each such report shall show the average daily membership of resident pupils of the school district for the period covered and shall also contain such other information as the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require. [Formerly 327.200; 1973 c.750 §9; 2009 c.184 §5]

Source: Section 327.133 — Reports by districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.018 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.018
332.018 Term of office
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 term of office of director is four years.

(2) A person is not eligible to serve as director unless the person is an elector of the district and has resided in the district for the period of one year immediately preceding the election or appointment.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board may choose to provide each director who is a voting member of the board with a stipend in an amount determined by the board, not to exceed $500 per month, as adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.

(b) If the district school board provides a stipend, the board:

(A) Must allow individual directors to choose to not receive the stipend; and

(B) May provide, in addition to the stipend, reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred or paid by the director in the performance of the duties of the director.

(c) If the district school board does not provide a stipend, the board must provide reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred or paid by the director in the performance of the duties of the director.

(d) A stipend provided to a director constitutes part of the director’s official compensation package for purposes of ORS 244.040 (Prohibited use of official position or office) , but a director who receives a stipend is not considered an employee of the school district. [1975 c.770 §13; 1983 c.350 §168a; 1983 c.379 §6; 2019 c.449 §30; 2023 c.321 §1]

Note: Section 2, chapter 321, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding ORS 332.018 (Term of office) (3)(a), as amended by section 1 of this 2023 Act, the first adjustment of the stipend amount may not occur until July 1, 2024. [2023 c.321 §2]

Source: Section 332.018 — Term of office; qualifications; stipend and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.506 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.506
337.506 Textbook bundling
Status: in_force

(1) A publisher of college textbooks that sells textbook bundles shall offer to prospective adopters and higher education institutions the option of ordering each component of the textbook bundle separately.

(2) Any publisher of college textbooks that sells textbook bundles shall disclose to prospective adopters the availability of the textbook purchased separately from a textbook bundle and the price at which the publisher would make the separately purchased textbook available to the higher education institution. [2007 c.582 §3]

Source: Section 337.506 — Textbook bundling; disclosure of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.726 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.726
326.726 Dyslexia specialist
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall designate a dyslexia specialist for the department to provide school districts with support and resources that are necessary to:

(a) Assist students with dyslexia and their families; and

(b) Comply with the requirements of this section.

(2) Each school district shall ensure that at least one kindergarten through grade five teacher in each kindergarten through grade five school has received training related to dyslexia. The training must comply with the requirements described in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) For the purpose of subsection (2) of this section, a training opportunity related to dyslexia must:

(a) Comply with the knowledge and practice standards of an international organization on dyslexia;

(b) Enable the teacher to understand and recognize dyslexia; and

(c) Enable the teacher to implement instruction that is systematic, explicit and evidence-based to meet the educational needs of students with dyslexia.

(4) The department shall annually develop a list of training opportunities related to dyslexia that satisfy the requirements described in subsection (3) of this section. The list must:

(a) Be developed in collaboration with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to ensure that the training opportunities also satisfy professional development requirements; and

(b) Include at least one opportunity that is provided entirely online.

(5) Each school district shall ensure that every student is screened for risk factors of dyslexia using a screening test identified by the department when the student is in:

(a) Kindergarten, if the student first enrolls at a public school in this state for kindergarten; or

(b) First grade, if the student first enrolls in a public school in this state for first grade.

(6) For the purpose of subsection (5) of this section, the department shall:

(a) Identify screening tests that are cost effective. The tests administered to students in kindergarten must take into account the following factors:

(A) Phonological awareness;

(B) Rapid naming skills;

(C) The correspondence between sounds and letters; and

(D) Family history of difficulty in learning to read, if the student shows risk factors for reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

(b) Provide guidance for notifications to be sent by school districts to parents of students who are identified as having risk factors for reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

(7) The department shall develop guidance regarding best practices for assisting students who are identified through screening or through parental input as showing risk factors or being at risk for reading difficulties, including dyslexia. The department shall make the guidance available to school districts.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district that does not comply with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section and that does not secure a waiver from the department within the time required by the State Board of Education by rule is considered nonstandard under ORS 327.103 (Standard school presumed) .

(b) The board shall adopt by rule the criteria for a waiver from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section to address instances when noncompliance is outside the control of the school district. [2015 c.790 §1; 2015 c.790 §4; 2017 c.473 §1]

Source: Section 326.726 — Dyslexia specialist; training requirements; screening requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.520 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.520
327.520 Acceptance and distribution of USDA Foods
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, “USDA Foods” means domestic agricultural products purchased by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in schools and other institutions that provide nutritional services to children.

(2) The Department of Education may accept and distribute USDA Foods available for either public or private nonprofit educational institutions, subject to state or federal law or regulation relating to the acceptance and distribution of those foods. The department shall charge an amount sufficient to cover but not exceed all costs of distribution to the individual schools. The charge may include administrative expenses, freight, warehousing, storing, processing and transshipment. The department may adjust charges to cover differences in program costs based on the USDA Foods received. [Amended by 1989 c.491 §10; 2023 c.570 §1]

327.523 [1975 c.87 §1; repealed 1981 c.784 §38]

Source: Section 327.520 — Acceptance and distribution of USDA Foods , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.095
350.095 Budgetary items in funding request
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission is authorized to:

(a) Request, as part of the funding request under ORS 350.090 (Biennial funding request) , appropriations for budgetary items, including but not limited to education and general operations, statewide public services, state funded debt service, capital improvements, deferred maintenance, special initiatives and investments or any other purpose listed under ORS 350.075 (Powers, duties and functions) (3)(e);

(b) Allocate moneys, from funds appropriated to the commission and other available moneys, to public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ; and

(c) Request, as part of the funding request relating to duties authorized under ORS 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420) to 660.420 (Program for strategic investments in maritime workforce development activities) , appropriations for budgetary items, including but not limited to workforce development and coordination of the state workforce development system.

(2) The commission shall certify to the Legislative Assembly, in any funding request pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section for state bonds under Article XI-F(1) of the Oregon Constitution for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , its evaluation of the revenue sufficiency, as defined in ORS 286A.830 (Definitions for ORS 286A.830 to 286A.863) , of the public university that will receive the proceeds of any Article XI-F(1) bonds approved by the Legislative Assembly. [Formerly 351.054; 2017 c.440 §3; 2019 c.384 §8]

Source: Section 350.095 — Budgetary items in funding request; allocation of funds; certification of revenue sufficiency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.548 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.548
327.548 Hunger Free Schools Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Hunger Free Schools Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

(2) Moneys in the Hunger Free Schools Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purpose of making reimbursements to school districts under ORS 327.545 (Reimbursement amounts for school districts that provide reimbursable meals) . [2019 c.122 §32]

Note: 327.548 (Hunger Free Schools Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 327 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.548 — Hunger Free Schools Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.246 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.246
336.246 Inclusion of curricula supplements on certain drugs and on protections related to medical treatment for drug or alcohol overdoses
Status: in_force

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 to be implemented by school districts related to:

(1) Dangers of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl, and counterfeit and fake drugs.

(2) Laws that provide immunity or other protections for persons who report drug or alcohol use or who seek medical treatment for drug or alcohol overdoses for themselves or others. [2023 c.134 §1]

Note: 336.246 (Inclusion of curricula supplements on certain drugs and on protections related to medical treatment for drug or alcohol overdoses) becomes operative July 1, 2024, and first applies to the 2024-2025 school year. See section 2, chapter 134, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 336.246 — Inclusion of curricula supplements on certain drugs and on protections related to medical treatment for drug or alcohol overdoses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.230 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.230
359.230 Contract provision waiving protections for consignor is void
Status: in_force

Any provision of a contract or agreement pursuant to which the consignor waives any of the provisions of ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) is void. [1981 c.410 §7; 2011 c.230 §5]

Source: Section 359.230 — Contract provision waiving protections for consignor is void , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.011 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.011
332.011 Number of directors of districts under 300,000
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided for former administrative school districts or under ORS 335.490 (Extension of union high school course of study) or when specified by school district merger proceedings, the board of directors of a school district with a population of less than 300,000, according to the latest federal census, shall consist of five or seven members. [1965 c.100 §129 (enacted in lieu of 332.010); 1965 c.243 §1; 1967 c.605 §14; 1971 c.47 §1; 1975 c.770 §13a; 1991 c.167 §20; 1993 c.45 §36; 1993 c.329 §4; 1997 c.521 §16]

Source: Section 332.011 — Number of directors of districts under 300,000 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.203 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.203
357.203 Assessment against state agencies for operating costs of State Library and State of Oregon Law Library
Status: in_force

(1) The State Library and State of Oregon Law Library operating budget for services to state agencies shall be assessed against all state agencies. The State Library assessment shall be apportioned among the agencies as follows:

(a) One-third of the assessment shall be based on the use of the State Library by the agency; and

(b) Two-thirds of the assessment shall be based on the number of full-time equivalent employees budgeted by the agency.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall cause the amount assessed to be transferred from the moneys appropriated to each state agency to the State Library Assessment Account established under subsection (6) of this section.

(3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (5) of this section, the department shall determine and may at any time redetermine which state funds or appropriations shall be assessed a reasonable share of State Library and State of Oregon Law Library operating expenses that support state agencies. In determining or redetermining the funds that shall be so assessed:

(a) A fund consisting of moneys the use of which is restricted by the Oregon Constitution shall be assessed only those governmental service expenses ascertained as being necessarily incurred in connection with the purposes set forth in the Oregon Constitution.

(b) Trust funds shall be assessed only those governmental service expenses ascertained as being necessarily incurred in connection with the purposes for which the trust fund was established.

(c) State agencies shall be assessed only the State Library and State of Oregon Law Library expenditures that support state agencies.

(4) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall cause the amount assessed against state agencies for the operating budget of the State of Oregon Law Library to be transferred to the Judicial Department. Moneys transferred under this subsection are continuously appropriated to the Judicial Department and may be used only for the costs of operating the State of Oregon Law Library.

(5) Unless the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Judicial Department agree to a different methodology and formula, the State of Oregon Law Library assessment shall be apportioned on the basis of the number of full-time equivalent employees budgeted by the agency.

(6) The State Library Assessment Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and apportioned to the State Library under this section shall be paid into the account and are continuously appropriated to the State Library for the purposes of the State Library. [1993 c.685 §4; 1997 c.801 §102; 2001 c.779 §9; 2005 c.538 §1; 2015 c.328 §22; 2015 c.767 §170]

Source: Section 357.203 — Assessment against state agencies for operating costs of State Library and State of Oregon Law Library; State Library Assessment Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.775 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.775
350.775 Compact provisions
Status: in_force

The terms and provisions of the compact referred to in ORS 350.770 (Western Regional Higher Education Compact ratified) are as follows:

Whereas the future of this nation and of the western states is dependent upon the quality of the education of its youth; and

Whereas many of the western states individually do not have sufficient numbers of potential students to warrant the establishment and maintenance within their borders of adequate facilities in all of the essential fields of technical, professional and graduate training, nor do all of the states have the financial ability to furnish within their borders institutions capable of providing acceptable standards of training in all of the fields mentioned above; and

Whereas it is believed that the western states, or groups of such states within the region, cooperatively can provide acceptable and efficient educational facilities to meet the needs of the region and of the students thereof:

Now, therefore, the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming and the territories of Alaska and Hawaii do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

Each of the compacting states and territories pledges to each of the other compacting states and territories faithful cooperation in carrying out all the purposes of this compact.

The compacting states and territories hereby create the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, hereinafter called the commission. Said commission shall be a body corporate of each compacting state and territory and an agency thereof. The commission shall have all the powers and duties set forth herein, including the power to sue and be sued, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent action of the respective legislatures of the compacting states and territories.

The commission shall consist of three resident members from each compacting state or territory. At all times one commissioner from each compacting state or territory shall be an educator engaged in the field of higher education in the state or territory from which he is appointed.

The commissioners from each state and territory shall be appointed by the Governor thereof as provided by law in such state or territory. Any commissioner may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state or territory from which he shall have been appointed.

The terms of each commissioner shall be four years; provided, however, that the first three commissioners shall be appointed as follows: One for two years, one for three years, and one for four years. Each commissioner shall hold office until his successor shall be appointed and qualified. If any office becomes vacant for any reason, the Governor shall appoint a commissioner to fill the office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Any business transacted at any meeting of the commission must be by affirmative vote of a majority of the whole number of compacting states and territories.

One or more commissioners from a majority of the compacting states and territories shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Each compacting state and territory represented at any meeting of the commission is entitled to one vote.

The commission shall elect from its number a chairman and a vice chairman, and may appoint, and at its pleasure dismiss or remove, such officers, agents and employees as may be required to carry out the purpose of this compact; and shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation, having due regard for the importance of the responsibilities involved.

The commissioners shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses from the funds of the commission.

The commission shall adopt a seal and bylaws and shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its management and control.

The commission may elect such committees as it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions.

The commission shall establish and maintain an office within one of the compacting states for the transaction of its business and may meet at any time, but in any event must meet at least once a year. The chairman may call upon such additional meetings and upon the request of a majority of the commissioners of three or more compacting states or territories shall call additional meetings.

The commission shall submit a budget to the Governor of each compacting state and territory at such time and for such period as may be required.

The commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions, determine the cost of providing the facilities for graduate and professional education for use in its contractual agreements throughout the region.

On or before the fifteenth day of January of each year the commission shall submit to the governors and legislatures of the compacting states and territories a report of its activities for the preceding calendar year.

The commission shall keep accurate books of account, showing in full its receipts and disbursements, and said books of account shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by the Governor of any compacting state or territory or his designated representative. The commission shall not be subject to the audit and accounting procedure of any of the compacting states or territories. The commission shall provide for an independent annual audit.

It shall be the duty of the commission to enter into such contractual agreements with any institutions in the region offering graduate or professional education and with any of the compacting states or territories as may be required in the judgment of the commission to provide adequate services and facilities of graduate and professional education for the citizens of the respective compacting states or territories. The commission shall first endeavor to provide adequate services and facilities in the fields of dentistry, medicine, public health and veterinary medicine, and may undertake similar activities in other professional and graduate fields.

For this purpose the commission may enter into contractual agreements:

(a) With the governing authority of any educational institution in the region, or with any compacting state or territory, to provide such graduate or professional educational services upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon between contracting parties, and

(b) With the governing authority of any educational institution in the region or with any compacting state or territory to assist in the placement of graduate or professional students in educational institutions in the region providing the desired services and facilities, upon such terms and conditions as the commission may prescribe.

It shall be the duty of the commission to undertake studies of needs for professional and graduate educational facilities in the region, the resources for meeting such needs, and the long-range effects of the compact on higher education; and from time to time prepare comprehensive reports on such research for presentation to the Western Governors’ Conference and to the legislatures of the compacting states and territories. In conducting such studies, the commission may confer with any national or regional planning body which may be established. The commission shall draft and recommend to the Governors of the various compacting states and territories uniform legislation dealing with problems of higher education in the region.

For the purposes of this compact the word “region” shall be construed to mean the geographical limits of the several compacting states and territories.

The operating costs of the commission shall be apportioned equally among the compacting states and territories.

This compact shall become operative and binding immediately as to those states and territories adopting it whenever five or more of the states or territories of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii have duly adopted it prior to July 1, 1953. This compact shall become effective as to any additional states or territories adopting thereafter at the time of such adoption.

This compact may be terminated at any time by consent of a majority of the compacting states or territories. Consent shall be manifested by passage and signature in the usual manner of legislation expressing such consent by the legislature and Governor of such terminating state. Any state or territory may at any time withdraw from this compact by means of appropriate legislation to that end. Such withdrawal shall not become effective until two years after written notice thereof by the Governor of the withdrawing state or territory, accompanied by a certified copy of the requisite legislative action, is received by the commission. Such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state or territory from its obligations hereunder accruing prior to the effective date of withdrawal. The withdrawing state or territory may rescind its action of withdrawal at any time within the two-year period. Thereafter, the withdrawing state or territory may be reinstated by application to and the approval by a majority vote of the commission.

If any compacting state or territory shall at any time default in the performance of any of its obligations assumed or imposed in accordance with the provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact or agreements hereunder, shall be suspended from the effective date of such default as fixed by the commission.

Unless such default shall be remedied within a period of two years following the effective date of such default, this compact may be terminated with respect to such defaulting state or territory by affirmative vote of three-fourths of the other member states or territories.

Any such defaulting state may be reinstated by: (a) performing all acts and obligations upon which it has heretofore defaulted, and (b) application to and the approval by a majority vote of the commission.

[Formerly 351.780]

Source: Section 350.775 — Compact provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.544 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.544
332.544 Employment of classified school employees
Status: in_force

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

(2) A classified school employee shall have the right to be dismissed, demoted or disciplined only for just cause.

(3) School district employees subject to the civil service provisions of ORS 242.310 (Short title) to 242.640 (Prohibited conduct) are exempt from the provisions of this section. [Formerly 342.663; 2023 c.592 §18]

Source: Section 332.544 — Employment of classified school employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.670 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.670
343.670 Advance payment to districts
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Department of Education may make advance payment from funds received by the Department of Education pursuant to Public Law 89-10, as further amended by Public Law 95-561, to school districts based on the estimated cost of any approved program or service to be provided. [1965 c.531 §6; 1989 c.491 §43; 1993 c.45 §238]

Source: Section 343.670 — Advance payment to districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).