ORS § 359.220 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.220
359.220 Consignment contract requirements
Status: in_force

An art dealer may accept a work of fine art, on a fee, commission or other compensation basis, on consignment from a consignor only if, prior to or at the time of acceptance, the art dealer enters into a written contract with the consignor establishing:

(1) The retail value of the work of fine art;

(2) The time within which the proceeds of the sale are to be paid to the consignor, if the work of fine art is sold;

(3) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and

(4) The fee, commission or other compensation basis of the art dealer. [1981 c.410 §5; 1985 c.830 §4; 2011 c.230 §3]

Source: Section 359.220 — Consignment contract requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.077 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.077
344.077 Career and Technical Student Organization Grant Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Career and Technical Student Organization Grant Program is established within the Department of Education.

(2) The department shall award grants each fiscal year to:

(a) School districts for the purpose of funding career and technical student organizations that have been approved by the department; and

(b) Nonprofit entities that support career and technical student organizations that have been approved by the department.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Grants received under this section must be used for expenses associated with participation in career and technical student organizations.

(b) Grants received by a school district under this section may be used to provide:

(A) Administrative support to schools who participate in career and technical student organizations; and

(B) Additional compensation and professional development to teachers who are advisors for career and technical student organizations or who otherwise contribute to career and technical student organizations.

(4) Any school district may apply for a grant under this section. When awarding grants to a school district under this section, the department may give priority to school districts that are new participants in one or more career and technical student organizations.

(5) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this section.

(6) The department may pay the expenses incurred by the department in administering this section out of moneys that are available to the department for purposes of awarding grants under this section. For each fiscal year, the department may spend on administrative expenses an amount that does not exceed five percent of the total amount of moneys available to the department during the fiscal year for purposes of awarding grants under this section. [2013 c.745 §2]

Source: Section 344.077 — Career and Technical Student Organization Grant Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.008 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.008
357.008 State Library duties
Status: in_force

The State Library shall carry out the functions prescribed in ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) and 357.002 (Policy) as follows:

(1) The State Library shall support the needs and operations of state government by maintaining and developing appropriate collections of library services to supplement the collections and services of other libraries in this state and to meet the reference and research needs of state government.

(2) The State Library shall provide library services to persons who are print-disabled by:

(a) Acting in cooperation with the Library of Congress in the provision of library materials and services for persons who are print-disabled; and

(b) Contracting with other entities to provide such materials and services.

(3) The State Library shall promote the establishment, development and support of local library services by:

(a) Expending moneys as may be available to the State Library to demonstrate, develop and support library services in accordance with long-range plans for statewide development and coordination of library services;

(b) Providing advice and assistance to libraries, library boards, units of local government empowered to establish libraries and departments of state government in matters concerning the establishment, support, operation, improvement and coordination of library services and the cooperation among libraries; and

(c) Providing for in-service and continuing education programs for library personnel in this state.

(4) The State Library shall promote library services for children and youth by distributing to local libraries state grant funds appropriated to the State Library for library services and programs for children and youth.

(5) The State Library shall prescribe the conditions for the use of government publications in depository libraries and provide for public access to state government publications.

(6) The State Library shall biennially report to the Legislative Assembly and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services statistical data on:

(a) The effectiveness of library services provided to state government;

(b) The effectiveness of services provided to persons who are print-disabled;

(c) The degree to which local and school libraries in this state provide library services to the people of this state; and

(d) The scope and effectiveness of library services for children and youth funded by state grant funds.

(7) The State Library shall carry out all other activities authorized by law for the development of library services for the people of this state.

(8) The State Library shall lend State Library books free of charge to the people of Oregon through existing libraries. [2015 c.328 §2]

Source: Section 357.008 — State Library duties; free book loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.145 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.145
334.145 Office space provided by county
Status: in_force

(1) At the discretion of the county court or board of county commissioners of any county within the education service district, the county may provide space for the board, superintendent and staff of the education service district and may charge the district a reasonable sum as rent for this space.

(2) The board of an education service district may rent such space as may be required when the space offered by the county, if any, is considered to be inadequate. Subject to ORS 334.125 (Status of board) and the funding allocation of the education service district, the board may purchase such required space.

(3) The education service district may provide space for the offices of other education, employment training and human service providers. [1967 c.379 §§2,3; 1975 c.477 §5; 1977 c.56 §2; 1993 c.784 §12; 2001 c.518 §6]

Source: Section 334.145 — Office space provided by county; rent; additional space; purchase of required space; providing space , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.635 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.635
358.635 Definitions for ORS 358.635 to 358.653
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 358.635 (Definitions for ORS 358.635 to 358.653) to 358.653 (Conservation program) :

(1) “Historic artifacts” means three-dimensional objects including furnishings, art objects and items of personal property which have historic significance. “Historic artifacts” does not include paper, electronic media or other media that are classified as public records.

(2) “State agency” includes all officers, employees, agencies, boards, committees and commissions of the legislative, executive, administrative and judicial branches of state government. [1979 c.205 §5; 1991 c.240 §1]

Source: Section 358.635 — Definitions for ORS 358.635 to 358.653 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.563 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.563
346.563 Winding down operations of vending facility by spouse or domestic partner
Status: in_force

The surviving spouse or domestic partner of a vending facility manager who is deceased or who becomes incapacitated by a physical or mental illness may continue to operate the vending facility formerly operated by the original vending facility manager for up to six months after the date of death or incapacitation, or until the date on which the operating agreement expires, whichever is sooner, for the purpose of winding down the operations of the vending facility. [2017 c.717 §7]

Source: Section 346.563 — Winding down operations of vending facility by spouse or domestic partner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.612 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.612
358.612 Duties of State Historic Preservation Officer
Status: in_force

The State Historic Preservation Officer:

(1) Shall conduct or cause to have conducted a comprehensive, statewide survey to identify districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that are potentially significant in Oregon history, prehistory, architecture, archaeology and culture;

(2) Shall prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan to assist local governments in developing their preservation programs and participate in the national program;

(3) Shall maintain a statewide inventory of historic properties;

(4) Shall create a mechanism for an Oregon State Register of Historic Properties in which to record significant historic properties with the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation developing the criteria for such properties;

(5) Shall nominate properties of historical, prehistoric architectural, archaeological and cultural significance to the Oregon State Register of Historic Properties and to the National Register of Historic Places;

(6) Shall administer state and federal tax incentive provisions for the preservation of properties on the state and national registers;

(7) Shall provide information on federal and state tax benefits for preservation projects;

(8) Shall administer grant programs to conduct surveys of historic properties and to assist the development of properties on the state and national registers;

(9) Shall provide or assist other appropriate state agencies in providing information and education on the economic and social benefits of developing historical and cultural resources;

(10) Shall provide public education and information to foster the purposes of ORS 358.565 (State Historic Preservation Officer) to 358.622 (State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation) ;

(11) Shall provide technical assistance as funds permit;

(12) Shall work with local, statewide and national organizations to develop means of promoting historic preservation, including legislation, financing, education, easements, conferences and workshops and audio-visual materials;

(13) Shall, when a project involves Native American concerns, work with the Commission on Indian Services, project administrators and the local Indian tribes or communities to insure that these concerns are adequately addressed;

(14) May review and comment on the impact of publicly funded projects and programs;

(15) May accept gifts and grants to be used for purposes consistent with ORS 358.565 (State Historic Preservation Officer) to 358.622 (State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation) ; and

(16) Subject to the availability of funds therefor, serve as staff for the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. [1983 c.268 §3]

Source: Section 358.612 — Duties of State Historic Preservation Officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.396 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.396
343.396 Nature of programs
Status: in_force

It is legislative policy that, when talented and gifted programs are offered, the programs should be provided by common or union high school districts, combinations of such districts or education service districts, in accordance with ORS 334.175 (Core services) , and that the state will provide financial and technical support to the districts to implement the education programs within the limits of available funds. [1979 c.385 §8; 1981 c.833 §2]

Note: 343.396 (Nature of programs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 343 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 343.396 — Nature of programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.290 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.290
353.290 Reductions in faculty
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University shall consider and maintain affirmative action plans and goals when reductions in faculty and staff are required as a result of:

(1) Reductions in revenue that necessitate discontinuance of its educational program at its anticipated level;

(2) Elimination of classes due to decreased student enrollment; or

(3) Reduction in courses due to administrative decisions. [1995 c.162 §31]

Source: Section 353.290 — Reductions in faculty; affirmative action plans and goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.675 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.675
354.675 Powers of district
Status: in_force

A translator district shall have full power to carry out the objectives of its formation and to that end may:

(1) Acquire by purchase, devise or gift or voluntary grant real and personal property or any interest therein including any rights of way or easements necessary or convenient for its purposes.

(2) Sue and be sued in its own name.

(3) Build, construct, improve, operate and maintain, subject to other applicable provisions of law, any translators necessary for the transmission of signals intended to be received by the general public.

(4) Perform all acts necessary to insure an efficient and equitable distribution of television programming within the district subject to the availability of funds in the approved budget.

(5) Make contracts of any lawful nature, employ personnel, including any technical or professional consultants necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) .

(6) Apply for, accept and hold any licenses or permits required under federal or state law.

(7) Transmit signals utilizing Advanced Television Systems Committee 1.0 and 3.0 standards.

(8) Aggregate and distribute emergency alerts from federal, state and local authorities over transmitted signals or via alternative methods utilized to distribute signals.

(9) Transmit low power television signals originating on district translators.

(10) Distribute video-on-demand content via the transmission of signals and alternative methods.

(11) Own and operate low power television channels, or lease and manage subchannels when authorized by television stations, and:

(a) Distribute signals for the channels and subchannels via alternative methods; and

(b) Finance operations described in this subsection through the sale of commercial matter. [1975 c.286 §7; 1979 c.108 §13; 2019 c.261 §1]

Source: Section 354.675 — Powers of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.440
326.440 Interagency agreements
Status: in_force

The Early Learning System Director and the Director of Human Services may delegate to each other by interagency agreement any duties, functions or powers granted to the Department of Early Learning and Care or the Department of Human Services, as the directors deem necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the respective functions of the departments, including:

(1) Eligibility determinations for programs established under either department.

(2) Administrative proceedings, including contested case hearings and judicial reviews.

(3) The authority to make or receive payments.

(4) The recovery of erroneous payments or of overpayments. [2023 c.26 §4]

Source: Section 326.440 — Interagency agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.360
358.360 Duties of museum commission respecting establishment of museum
Status: in_force

A museum commission shall:

(1) Determine the kind and class of museum to be established and submit such determination to the governing body.

(2) Investigate and determine the most suitable location for the museum and the adequacy of roads or streets and parking areas therefor, and submit its proposals relating thereto to the governing body.

(3) Subject to approval by the governing body, arrange for the design of the museum and the preparation of plans therefor.

(4) Investigate and make determinations with regard to such other preliminary matters in connection with a public museum as are deemed necessary or desirable, and submit its proposals relating thereto to the governing body.

(5) When the establishment of a museum is authorized under ORS 358.345 (Authority of city to establish and operate public museum) , and upon authorization by the governing body, prepare bids and advertise for bids for the construction of the proposed museum. [1953 c.481 §11]

Source: Section 358.360 — Duties of museum commission respecting establishment of museum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.251 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.251
357.251 Zone boundaries
Status: in_force

The board shall adjust the boundaries of zones established within a district as necessary to make them as nearly equal in population as is feasible according to the latest federal census. The district board also shall adjust boundaries of zones as necessary to reflect boundary changes of the district. [1981 c.226 §8; 1983 c.350 §222]

Source: Section 357.251 — Zone boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.608 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.608
341.608 Service area financing
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to restrictions in the Oregon Constitution and subsection (2) of this section, any of the methods of financing authorized under this chapter or any other provision of law that is available to community college districts organized pursuant to this chapter may, in the discretion of the district board, be implemented in the district or in one or more service areas simultaneously.

(2) The district may incur bonded indebtedness authorized by this section using the procedures prescribed in ORS chapter 287A for the benefit of the district or a service area or combination of service areas of the district upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in ORS 341.611 (Election on bonded indebtedness) and 341.613 (Bonded indebtedness restrictions) . [1995 c.357 §6; 2009 c.577 §3; 2013 c.721 §1]

Source: Section 341.608 — Service area financing; bonded indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.805 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.805
336.805 Reimbursement to course provider
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall reimburse a public school, commercial driver training school or county for the cost of providing a traffic safety education course that is certified by the department. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and ORS 336.804 (Unavailability of traffic safety education course) , the amount of the reimbursement may not exceed $210 for each pupil completing the course and shall be made in the manner provided by ORS 336.810 (Student Driver Training Fund) .

(2) If a public school, commercial driver training school or county that provides a traffic safety education course certified by the department offers reduced tuition based on the income of the pupil or of the pupil’s family, the department may reimburse the provider for the reduction. By rule, the department shall establish one or more levels of reduced tuition, eligibility criteria for receiving reduced tuition and conditions for receiving reimbursement for reduced tuition. Any provider that receives reimbursement under this subsection must give notice of the availability of reduced tuition based on income, in all advertisements and printed informational material for the course and on all websites maintained for the course.

(3) If funds available to the department for the Student Driver Training Fund are not adequate to pay all approved claims in full, public schools, commercial driver training schools and counties shall receive a pro rata reimbursement that is based upon the ratio that the total amount of funds available bears to the total amount of funds required for maximum allowable reimbursement.

(4) A public school, commercial driver training school or county seeking reimbursement under this section may not charge tuition in an amount that is greater than:

(a) For a public school or county, the cost to the public school or county of providing the traffic safety education course less the state reimbursement.

(b) For a commercial driving school, an amount determined by the department by rule.

(5) Each public school, commercial driver training school or county seeking reimbursement under this section must keep accurate records of the cost of the traffic safety education course in the manner required under rules adopted by the department under ORS 336.802 (Traffic safety education course) . [Formerly 343.730; 1997 c.119 §2; 1999 c.328 §9; 2005 c.699 §1; 2007 c.858 §67; 2009 c.394 §1; 2011 c.357 §2; 2013 c.102 §1]

Source: Section 336.805 — Reimbursement to course provider; limitations on tuition; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.690 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.690
344.690 Advances to fund from account
Status: in_force

(1) The warrants shall be drawn as provided by law in favor of the Department of Human Services on funds in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account in the State Treasury. The funds so advanced shall be used by the department for the revolving fund set forth in ORS 344.685 (Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund) (1).

(2) At any time during the biennium for which the advances mentioned in subsection (1) of this section were made, upon written request together with a check drawn on the Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund by the department, the Secretary of State shall return such advances to the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Treasurer shall, from time to time, advance from funds in the hands of the treasurer not required to meet current demands, to the Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund established by ORS 344.685 (Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund) (1), an amount not to exceed $40,000.

(b) The amounts so advanced shall be returned without interest by the department to the State Treasurer at times and in amounts agreed upon between the State Treasurer and the department. [1967 c.483 §3; 1969 c.597 §170; 2001 c.900 §231]

Source: Section 344.690 — Advances to fund from account; repayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.205 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.205
328.205 Power to contract bonded indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) Common and union high school districts may contract a bonded indebtedness for any one or more of the following purposes for the district:

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

(b) To fund or refund the removal or containment of asbestos substances in school buildings and for repairs made necessary by such removal or containment;

(c) To acquire or to improve all property, real and personal, to be used for district purposes, including school buses;

(d) To fund or refund outstanding indebtedness; and

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

(2) However, when a common or union high school district is found under ORS 327.103 (Standard school presumed) not to be a standard school or when a school district is operating a conditionally standard school under ORS 327.103 (Standard school presumed) (3), the school district may contract a bonded indebtedness only for the purposes enumerated in subsection (1) of this section that are approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education.

(3) The school district may use the proceeds received from the sale of school district bonds to pay for any costs incurred by the school district in authorizing, issuing, carrying or repaying the bonds, including, but not limited to, attorney, consultant, paying agent, trustee or other professional fees and the cost of publishing notices of bond elections, printing such bonds and advertising such bonds for sale. [Amended by 1957 c.658 §1; 1959 c.447 §1; 1965 c.100 §49; 1971 c.513 §61; 1989 c.138 §1; 1989 c.491 §13; 2001 c.169 §4; 2003 c.195 §24]

Source: Section 328.205 — Power to contract bonded indebtedness; use of proceeds to pay expenses of issue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.341
327.341 Grants to provide instructional time during summer
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to those moneys distributed through the State School Fund, the Department of Education shall make grants to improve student achievement in schools that:

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

(b) The department has identified as having a significant achievement gap between historically underserved students groups and other student groups pursuant to standards adopted by the State Board of Education; and

(c) The department has identified as needing additional supports and interventions based on:

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

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

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

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

(4) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2019 c.122 §43]

Source: Section 327.341 — Grants to provide instructional time during summer; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.440
329A.440 Application of land use regulations to family child care homes
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child care center” means a child care facility, other than a family child care home, that is certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) (3).

(b) “Family child care home” means a child care facility in a dwelling that is caring for not more than 16 children and is certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) (2) or is registered under ORS 329A.330 (Registration requirements) .

(c) “Land use regulation” and “local government” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A family child care home is considered a residential use of property for zoning purposes. A family child care home is a permitted use in all areas zoned for residential or commercial purposes, including areas zoned for single-family dwellings.

(b) A local government may not enact or enforce a land use regulation prohibiting the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family child care home.

(c) A local government may not impose land use regulations, special fees or conditions on the establishment or maintenance of a family child care home more restrictive than those imposed on other residential dwellings in the same zone.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(c) of this section, a county may impose reasonable conditions on the establishment of a family child care home in an area zoned for farm use.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A child care center is a permitted use in all areas zoned for commercial or industrial use, except areas specifically designated by the local government for heavy industrial use.

(b) A local government may not impose land use regulations, special fees or conditions on the establishment or maintenance of a child care center in an area zoned for commercial or industrial use that are more restrictive than those imposed for other uses in the same zone.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a local government may impose reasonable conditions upon the establishment or maintenance of a child care center in an area zoned for industrial uses.

(6) As used in this section, “reasonable conditions” includes, but is not limited to, siting restrictions for properties designated on the Department of Environmental Quality’s statewide list of contaminated properties as having known or suspected releases of hazardous substances. [Formerly 657A.440; 2021 c.369 §1]

Source: Section 329A.440 — Application of land use regulations to family child care homes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.112 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.112
334.112 Declaration of vacancy in office of director
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 334.095 (Declaration of vacancy in office of director) does not apply to a pilot education service district. However, the board of directors of a pilot education service district shall declare the office of a director vacant when the incumbent:

(a) Dies or resigns;

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

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

(d) Ceases to be a resident of the zone from which elected; or

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

(2) Except for a reason described in subsection (1) of this section, the board of directors of a pilot education service district may not declare vacant prior to June 30, 2013, the office of a director who is a resident of a school district that withdraws from the pilot education service district as provided by ORS 334.015 (Withdrawal of school district) .

(3) A director guilty of misfeasance or malfeasance in office, by the appropriate proceeding, may be removed from office by a court of competent jurisdiction. [2005 c.828 §12; 2012 c.91 §11]

Note: See note under 334.105 (Definitions for ORS 334.108 to 334.115) .

Source: Section 334.112 — Declaration of vacancy in office of director; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.040 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.040
353.040 Board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors consisting of 11 members. The directors, except for the president of the university, shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each person described in subsection (3)(a) of this section is four years.

(b) Except for the president of the university, the term of office of each member other than a person described in subsection (3)(a) of this section is two years.

(c) Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on October 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment for one additional term. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired term. The board shall nominate a slate of candidates whenever a vacancy occurs or is announced and shall forward the recommended candidates to the Governor for consideration. To assist the Governor in appointing the student member, the duly organized and recognized entity of student government shall submit a list of nominees to the Governor for consideration.

(3) The membership of the board shall be as follows:

(a) Seven representatives who, in the discretion of the Governor, have experience in areas related to the university missions or that are important to the success of Oregon Health and Science University, including but not limited to higher education, health care, scientific research, engineering and technology and economic and business development. Representatives appointed under this paragraph shall be voting members of the board.

(b) One representative who is a student enrolled at the university. The student shall be a voting member of the board.

(c) One representative who is a member of the faculty of the university. The faculty member shall be a voting member of the board.

(d) One representative who is a member of the nonfaculty staff of the university. The nonfaculty staff member shall be a voting member of the board.

(e) The president of the university, who shall be an ex officio voting member.

(4) Directors must be citizens of the United States.

(5) The faculty and nonfaculty staff members of the board may not participate in any discussions or action by the board or attend any executive session of the board involving collective bargaining issues that affect faculty or nonfaculty staff at the university.

(6) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for such terms and with such duties and powers as the board considers necessary for performance of the functions of those offices. The board shall adopt bylaws concerning how a quorum shall be constituted and when a quorum shall be necessary.

(7) The board shall meet at least once every three months at Oregon Health and Science University. The board shall meet at such other times and places specified by the chairperson or by a majority of the members of the board.

(8) The Governor may remove any member of the board at any time for cause, after notice and public hearing, but not more than three members shall be removed within a period of four years, unless it is for corrupt conduct in office. [1995 c.162 §4; 1999 c.291 §3; 2001 c.123 §4; 2015 c.767 §162; 2023 c.178 §1]

Source: Section 353.040 — Board of directors; appointment; membership; meetings; removal of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.425 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.425
358.425 Notice of termination of loan
Status: in_force

(1) A museum may give notice of termination of a loan of property at any time if the property was loaned to the museum for an indefinite term. If the property was loaned to the museum for a specified term, the museum may give notice of termination of the loan at any time after the expiration of the specified term.

(2) Notices given under this section shall contain:

(a) The name and address, if known, of the lender;

(b) The date of the loan;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the appropriate office or official to be contacted at the museum for information regarding the loan; and

(d) Any other information deemed necessary by the museum. [1985 c.580 §3]

Source: Section 358.425 — Notice of termination of loan; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.331 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.331
350.331 Written sexual assault protocol
Status: in_force

(1) Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , community college and Oregon-based private university or college shall adopt a written protocol to ensure that victims of sexual assault receive necessary services and assistance in situations where:

(a) The alleged victim of the sexual assault is a student at the university or college and the alleged sexual assault occurred on the grounds or at the facilities of the university or college; or

(b) The alleged perpetrator of the sexual assault is a student at the university or college, or a member of the faculty or staff of the university or college, regardless of where the alleged sexual assault occurred.

(2) A written protocol adopted under subsection (1) of this section must ensure that each victim who reports a sexual assault is provided with a written notification setting forth:

(a) The victim’s rights;

(b) Information about what legal options are available to the victim, including but not limited to:

(A) The various civil and criminal options the victim may pursue following an assault; and

(B) Any campus-based disciplinary processes the victim may pursue;

(c) Information about campus-based services available to the victim;

(d) Information about the victim’s privacy rights, including but not limited to information about the limitations of privacy that exist if the victim visits a campus health or counseling center; and

(e) Information about and contact information for state and community-based services and resources that are available to victims of sexual assault.

(3) A written notification provided under subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Be written in plain language that is easy to understand;

(b) Use print that is of a color, size and font that allow the notification to be easily read; and

(c) Be made available to students:

(A) When a sexual assault is reported;

(B) During student orientation; and

(C) On the Internet website of the university or college. [Formerly 350.255]

Source: Section 350.331 — Written sexual assault protocol; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.120 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.120
328.120 Board of Douglas County School Fund commissioners
Status: in_force

The chairperson of the board of county commissioners, clerk and treasurer of Douglas County are appointed as a board of Douglas County School Fund commissioners. They shall approve all applications for loans as to title and value of security offered. The treasurer shall make no loan or lease any land until such board has given its approval. [Amended by 1963 c.386 §5]

Source: Section 328.120 — Board of Douglas County School Fund commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.655 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.655
350.655 Severability
Status: in_force

If a part of ORS 350.630 (Legislative findings) to 350.655 (Severability) is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of ORS 350.630 (Legislative findings) to 350.655 (Severability) is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. [Formerly 352.760]

Source: Section 350.655 — Severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.107 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.107
336.107 Parenting skills and child development course
Status: in_force

A district school board is encouraged to develop a course of study to instruct high school students on parental skills and child development. [1993 c.257 §1]

Source: Section 336.107 — Parenting skills and child development course , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.110
359.110 Gifts
Status: in_force

(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department may solicit and accept gifts, bequests or devises of money, securities or other property of whatever character to carry out the purposes of ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) . A restricted gift, bequest or devise shall not be accepted if such restriction would be contrary to the laws of this state.

(2) The program shall be the custodian of any securities or other property accepted as a gift, bequest or devise. The program shall hold such property as trustee for the state and shall conserve and administer such property to carry out the purposes of ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) . Except as prohibited by law or restricted by the terms of the gift, bequest or devise, the program may sell or exchange any property accepted as a gift, bequest or devise as it may from time to time determine. The income from such money, securities or other property shall be credited to the Arts Trust Account established by ORS 359.120 (Arts Trust Account) . [1967 c.321 §11; 1993 c.209 §12]

Source: Section 359.110 — Gifts; Arts Program as custodian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.272 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.272
348.272 Scholarships for current or former foster children
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Former foster child” has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.300 (Waiver of tuition and fees for current or former foster child, adopted former foster child and current or former homeless youth) .

(b) “Institution of higher education” means a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the Oregon Health and Science University, a community college operated under ORS chapter 341 or an Oregon-based, regionally accredited independent institution.

(2) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall award scholarships to any individual applying for enrollment or enrolled in an institution of higher education who is a current foster child or former foster child.

(3) Scholarships awarded under this section shall be in an amount to be determined by the commission based on the funds that are made available for the awarding year.

(4) If a student who is a current foster child or former foster child continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , a community college or an Oregon-based, regionally accredited independent institution, the student is entitled to apply for renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education.

(5) The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion may require proof that a student is a current foster child or former foster child. [2015 c.513 §7; 2017 c.66 §37]

Note: 348.272 (Scholarships for current or former foster children) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.272 — Scholarships for current or former foster children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.622 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.622
358.622 State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation consisting of not more than nine members appointed by the Governor. At least one-half of the members shall be from among persons recognized as professionals in the areas of history, architectural history, architecture, archaeology, museum management or cultural or ethnic minorities. A representative of the Oregon Native American Indian community shall be appointed.

(2) The committee:

(a) Shall review and make recommendations concerning nominations by the State Historic Preservation Officer of properties to the state and national registers of historic properties and places;

(b) Shall advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on matters of policy, programs and budget; and

(c) May perform such other duties as may be requested by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(3) The Governor shall select the chairperson and vice chairperson with such terms and duties as the committee may prescribe. Five members of the committee constitute a quorum. The committee shall meet a minimum of three times a year.

(4) Members of the committee shall not receive compensation but shall be entitled to actual and necessary travel expenses subject to ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) The committee shall develop the criteria for the creation of an Oregon State Register of Historic Properties, and review properties for acceptance by the Oregon Property Management Account and may appoint any other committee or subcommittee necessary to carry out its functions. [1983 c.268 §5]

Source: Section 358.622 — State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.880 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.880
327.880 Failure to meet qualifications
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district applies, but does not qualify for, an apportionment under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) and 327.877 (School district qualifications for apportionments) , the Department of Education shall:

(a) Retain the amount of the apportionment the school district would have received if the school district had qualified for the apportionment; and

(b) Prepare a corrective action plan for the school district;

(2) The department may use a portion of an amount retained under subsection (1)(a) of this section to prepare and assist a school district to implement a corrective action plan;

(3) If a school district that does not qualify for an apportionment qualifies for an apportionment in the next year, the department shall apportion to the school district the amount of the retained apportionment that the department did not use under subsection (2) of this section; and

(4) If a school district that does not qualify for an apportionment in one year does not qualify for an apportionment in the next year, or if a school district does not apply for an apportionment in any year, the department shall, using the process described in ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) , apportion the amount of the retained apportionment to school districts that have qualified for apportionments. [2017 c.1 §14; 2019 c.13 §41]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.880 — Failure to meet qualifications; retained apportionments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.524 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.524
337.524 Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) to 337.524 (Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format) authorizes any use of instructional materials, or requires a publisher to perform any act, that would constitute an infringement of copyright under the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) , 337.514 (Purpose of ORS 337.511 to 337.524) , 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) or 337.521 (Higher Education Coordinating Commission powers and duties) , a publisher is not required to provide an electronic format of the instructional material pursuant to ORS 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) if the publisher has commercially published or manufactured a version of the product that is accessible to students with print disabilities, or if the publisher has the capacity and offers to sell an electronic format of the instructional material directly to the student in a timely manner at the same cost as the commercially available material.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 337.511 (Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524) , 337.514 (Purpose of ORS 337.511 to 337.524) , 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) or 337.521 (Higher Education Coordinating Commission powers and duties) , a publisher is not required to provide an electronic format of the instructional material pursuant to ORS 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) if the publisher has not previously produced a digital version of the fully edited and typeset instructional material, such as in the case of a work produced through a method that does not require the creation of a digital file.

(4) A post-secondary education institution that has obtained an electronic format from a publisher pursuant to ORS 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) may not duplicate the electronic format, or specialized format produced therefrom, to enable use by one or more additional students, or obtain the electronic format, or specialized format produced therefrom, from another institution or particular campus of the institution unless, for each additional student for whom a specialized format is sought, the campus of the institution where the additional student is enrolled provides the publisher with a written request as described in ORS 337.517 (Instructional material in electronic format) . [2007 c.466 §5]

Source: Section 337.524 — Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.203 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.203
342.203 Publication of list of teachers, administrators and teacher candidates subjected to discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall regularly publish information online that can be accessed by school districts, public charter schools and education service districts and that includes the following:

(a) All teachers and administrators whose teaching or administrative licenses have been suspended or revoked or who have been reprimanded or placed on probation during the preceding 12 months.

(b) All candidates enrolled in approved educator preparation programs under ORS 342.147 (Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs) whose right to apply for a license or registration has been suspended or revoked during the preceding 12 months.

(2) If the decision of the commission is appealed under ORS 342.180 (Appeal) , the name of the teacher, administrator or candidate shall not be published online under subsection (1) of this section unless and until such decision has been sustained by the Court of Appeals or until the appeal has been dropped. [1973 c.228 §5; 1993 c.45 §169; 2009 c.386 §3; 2015 c.647 §§20,44]

Source: Section 342.203 — Publication of list of teachers, administrators and teacher candidates subjected to discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.125
326.125 Office of School Facilities
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of assisting school districts and education service districts with capital costs, the Office of School Facilities is established within the Department of Education. The office shall be responsible for:

(a) Distributing hardship grants to school districts with facility needs. Grants awarded under this paragraph may not exceed $500,000 and shall be provided to school districts based on the order in which the Department of Education receives the completed applications for the grants. A school district may be eligible for a grant under this paragraph if the school district meets requirements established by the State Board of Education by rule, including any requirements to provide matching funds.

(b) Providing technical assistance and establishing and maintaining standards for facilities assessments and long-range facilities plans for school districts and education service districts.

(c) Administering a certification program for qualified providers of technical assistance for the purposes described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) Providing grants to school districts and education service districts for the cost of technical assistance for the purposes described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. The State Board of Education may establish by rule requirements for a district to receive a grant under this paragraph. Grants for a district under this paragraph may not exceed the following amounts, as adjusted under subsection (2) of this section:

(A) $40,000 for a facilities assessment;

(B) $40,000 for a long-range facilities plan;

(C) $40,000 for an assessment of district facilities for potential environmental hazards under ORS 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) ; and

(D) $40,000 for a seismic assessment or other specialized assessment.

(e) Maintaining the Oregon School Facilities Database. The database must include information that:

(A) Assists with analyzing, planning and prioritizing school capital improvement needs for school districts and education service districts by providing district-to-district and school-to-school comparisons; and

(B) Is required by the State Board of Education by rule.

(f) Administering the grant program described in ORS 286A.801 (Matching fund grants to school districts) .

(g) Administering a statewide facilities assessment program.

(2) To account for effects of inflation, the State Board of Education shall, by rule, biennially adjust the maximum amounts of technical assistance grants specified in subsection (1)(d) of this section based on 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. [2015 c.783 §5; 2017 c.700 §4; 2021 c.678 §10; 2023 c.175 §2; subsection (2) of 2023 Edition enacted as 2023 c.175 §3]

Source: Section 326.125 — Office of School Facilities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.022 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.022
336.022 Classified School Employees Week
Status: in_force

(1) The first full week in March, beginning with the first Monday, shall be known as Classified School Employees Week.

(2) In recognition of Classified School Employees Week, all communities that support children in public schools are encouraged to take time to recognize the essential, daily contributions of classified school employees to the success of the children of this state. [2023 c.46 §1]

Source: Section 336.022 — Classified School Employees Week , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.460 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.460
328.460 Cancellation of school warrants not presented for payment within seven years
Status: in_force

(1) At the last regular district school board meeting preceding July 1 in each year, the district clerk shall certify to the board a list of all school district warrants which were called for payment more than seven years prior to July 1 next following the meeting, and which have not been paid. The certification shall state the amount of each of such warrants, to whom issued, and date of issuance. The district school board shall cause notice to be published. Publication shall be in some newspaper published in the district and having a general circulation therein, or if no newspaper is published in the district, then in some paper published in the county in which the school district is located having a general circulation in the district. The notice shall contain a statement that if such warrants are not presented for payment within 60 days from July 1, they will be canceled, and payment thereof will be refused.

(2) At the first regular meeting of the district school board in each school district after the expiration of 60 days from July 1 in each year, the board shall make an order that all such warrants which have not been so presented for payment, describing them, shall be canceled. The board shall cancel all such warrants which were called for payment more than seven years prior to July 1 of that year.

(3) This section shall not prohibit the district school board, in its discretion, from paying, upon any claim arising from the canceling of any such warrant, the principal of the warrant when presented without interest if not indorsed for want of funds and, if indorsed for want of funds, with interest to the date such warrant was called. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §69]

Source: Section 328.460 — Cancellation of school warrants not presented for payment within seven years , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.460 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.460
341.460 Credit for traffic safety education course not permitted
Status: in_force

A community college offering a traffic safety education course under ORS 336.795 (Purposes of traffic safety education course) to 336.815 (Contract with commercial driver training school) shall give no credit for completion thereof and time spent by students on such courses shall not be considered as clock hours of instruction in determining full-time equivalency for purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) . [1969 c.623 §4; 1995 c.67 §20; 1999 c.328 §14]

Source: Section 341.460 — Credit for traffic safety education course not permitted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.380 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.380
353.380 Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 353.380 (Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420) to 353.420 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) :

(1) “Credit enhancement agreement” means any agreement or contractual relationship between the Oregon Health and Science University and any bank, trust company, insurance company, surety bonding company, pension fund or other financial institution providing additional credit on or security for a financing agreement or certificates of participation authorized by ORS 353.380 (Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420) to 353.420 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) .

(2) “Financing agreement” means a lease-purchase agreement, an installment sale agreement, a loan agreement, note agreement, short-term promissory notes, commercial papers, lines of credit or similar obligations or any other agreement to finance real or personal property that is or will be owned and operated by the university, or to refinance previously executed financing agreements.

(3) “Personal property” means tangible personal property, software and fixtures.

(4) “Property rights” means, with respect to personal property, the rights of a secured party under ORS chapter 79, and, with respect to real property, the rights of a trustee or lender under a lease authorized by ORS 353.410 (University powers regarding financing agreements and credit enhancement agreements) (4).

(5) “Software” means software and training and maintenance contracts related to the operation of computing equipment. [1995 c.162 §17; 2001 c.445 §174]

Source: Section 353.380 — Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.105
328.105 Sources
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all gifts, devises and bequests made to Douglas County for common school purposes shall be set apart as a separate and irreducible school fund, to be called the Douglas County School Fund, the interest of which shall be applied to the support and maintenance of all common schools in said county.

Source: Section 328.105 — Sources; use of interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.022 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.022
334.022 Prohibition on distinction in state funding between multicounty and single county districts
Status: in_force

In adopting any rule relating to the distribution of state funds to education service districts, the State Board of Education shall not make any distinction based on the administrative structure of multicounty education service districts and the administrative structure of single county education service districts. [1993 c.784 §38]

Note: 334.022 (Prohibition on distinction in state funding between multicounty and single county districts) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 334 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 334.022 — Prohibition on distinction in state funding between multicounty and single county districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.125
339.125 Contract for admission of nonresident pupils
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board may contract with the district school board of any other district for the admission of pupils in schools of the other district. The contract shall be in writing upon forms furnished by the Department of Education. Expense incurred shall be paid out of the school funds of the district sending such pupils. If the district sending the pupils fails to pay the expense so incurred according to the terms of the contract, the administrative office for the county containing such school district, after satisfactory proof of such failure, shall deduct the amount of the unpaid expense from the amount due the school district at the next regular apportionment. The county treasurer shall pay the amount of the reduced apportionment out of the county school fund.

(2) In case the school district sending the pupils is a joint district, jurisdiction shall be exercised by the administrative office for the county in which the most populous part of such district is situated, according to the latest school census. The office’s action in the matter is final. [1965 c.100 §286; 1993 c.45 §116]

Source: Section 339.125 — Contract for admission of nonresident pupils; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.309 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.309
339.309 Required reports of employee injuries
Status: in_force

(1) Each district school board shall establish a policy for the reporting of incidents that:

(a) Result in the injury of an employee of the school district; and

(b) Are sustained while in the actual performance of the duty of the employee.

(2) A policy established as provided by this section must align, to the extent practicable, with any existing reporting requirements. [2013 c.283 §1]

Source: Section 339.309 — Required reports of employee injuries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.509 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.509
341.509 Tuition waiver for child, spouse or unremarried surviving spouse of service member
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

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

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

(c) “Qualified student” means a child, a spouse or an unremarried surviving spouse of a service member.

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

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

(B) Was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, was 100 percent disabled as the result of a military service connected disability and died as the result of that disability.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) to (7) of this section, a community college shall waive tuition for a qualified student for courses that may lead to a certificate from a community college or to an associate degree.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The maximum waiver granted under this section is the total number of credit hours that equals two years of full-time attendance at a community college.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a waiver may not exceed the total number of credit hours the qualified student needs to graduate with a certificate from a community college or an associate degree.

(4) A waiver may be granted under this section only for credit hours for courses that are offered by a community college and are available for enrollment, regardless of whether the qualified student attends the course and pays tuition.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, a qualified student may receive a waiver under this section if the student:

(a) At the time of application for a waiver, is considered a resident of this state for the purpose of determining tuition to be paid at a community college; and

(b) Has been admitted to a community college for a program leading to a certificate from a community college or an associate degree.

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

(7) A qualified student is not eligible to receive a waiver under this section for any school year in which the student received a Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship under section 1002 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-32). [2012 c.106 §12]

Note: 341.509 (Tuition waiver for child, spouse or unremarried surviving spouse of service member) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 341 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 341.509 — Tuition waiver for child, spouse or unremarried surviving spouse of service member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.152 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.152
327.152 Increased allocation when certain merger occurs
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district responsible for education in kindergarten through grade 12, that does not operate a high school, merges with a district providing education in kindergarten through grade 12, the district providing the education shall be entitled to an increased allocation, based on the average daily membership of the former district, as follows:

(a) An additional 15 percent in the first year of operation of the merged district;

(b) An additional 10 percent in the second year of operation of the merged district; and

(c) An additional five percent in the third year of operation of the merged district.

(2) The amounts authorized by this section shall be computed based on the computation of the affected district’s allocation of moneys from the State School Fund but shall be payable from funds specifically appropriated for the purposes of this section. [1989 c.969 §2]

Source: Section 327.152 — Increased allocation when certain merger occurs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 337.500 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 337 / Section 337.500
337.500 Definitions for ORS 337.500 to 337.506
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 337.500 (Definitions for ORS 337.500 to 337.506) to 337.506 (Textbook bundling) :

(1) “Adopter” means any faculty member or academic department or other adopting entity at a higher education institution responsible for considering and choosing course materials to be utilized in connection with accredited courses taught at the institution.

(2) “Higher education institution” means:

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

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

(c) The Oregon Health and Science University;

(d) A private institution of higher education located in Oregon; and

(e) A bookstore that serves as the primary bookstore for an entity listed in paragraphs (a) to (d) of this subsection.

(3) “Special edition” means a bound book that does not constitute a traditional textbook and that may or may not be used for instructional purposes.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Textbook bundle” means a textbook packaged together with other supplemental course materials, including but not limited to workbooks, study guides, online technologies, online course resources, CD-ROMs or other books, to be sold as course material for one price.

(b) “Textbook bundle” does not include a textbook that is unusable without the supplemental course materials, materials that cannot be sold separately due to third-party contractual agreements, custom editions or special editions. [2007 c.582 §1; 2011 c.637 §115]

Source: Section 337.500 — Definitions for ORS 337.500 to 337.506 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors337.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.384 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.384
339.384 Prohibitions and allowances related to hiring of applicant to be school employee
Status: in_force

(1) An education provider may not hire an applicant to be a school employee if the applicant does not comply with the requirements of ORS 339.374 (Required background checks by education providers) (1)(a). A refusal by the education provider to hire an applicant under this subsection removes the applicant from any education provider policies, any collective bargaining provisions regarding dismissal procedures and appeals and any provisions of ORS 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) .

(2) An education provider may hire an applicant to be a school employee on a conditional basis pending the education provider’s review of information received under ORS 339.378 (Disclosure of information and records by education provider) (1).

(3) An education provider may not deny an applicant employment solely because:

(a) An education provider identified by the applicant under ORS 339.374 (Required background checks by education providers) (1)(a)(A) fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of ORS 339.378 (Disclosure of information and records by education provider) (1); or

(b) One or more education providers identified by the applicant under ORS 339.374 (Required background checks by education providers) (1)(a)(A) are located in another state and the laws or rules of that state prevent the release of information requested under ORS 339.378 (Disclosure of information and records by education provider) (1). [2009 c.93 §9; 2019 c.618 §6]

Source: Section 339.384 — Prohibitions and allowances related to hiring of applicant to be school employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.340 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.340
358.340 Compensation of commission members
Status: in_force

The members of a museum commission shall receive no compensation as members, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and approved by the chairperson of the museum commission. [1953 c.481 §9]

Source: Section 358.340 — Compensation of commission members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.296 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.296
352.296 Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for student ordered to active duty
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The amount of the credit specified in ORS 352.293 (Rights of student ordered to active duty) (1)(b) shall be based on:

(A) The amount of room and board paid by the student for a term that the student does not complete because the student is ordered to active duty; and

(B) The amount of tuition and fees paid by the student for a course from which the student withdraws.

(b) The amount of the credit shall be prorated based on the number of weeks remaining in the term or course when the student withdraws.

(c) At the time a student withdraws from a course at a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or from the public university, the student must elect to claim the credit:

(A) As a credit toward tuition and fees or room and board if the student reenrolls at the public university under ORS 352.293 (Rights of student ordered to active duty) (1)(c); or

(B) As a monetary payment.

(2) A student who elects to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section may change the method of claiming the credit to the method described in subsection (1)(c)(B) of this section by giving notice to the public university from which the student withdraws.

(3) A student who elects to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section must use the credit or change the method of claiming the credit under subsection (2) of this section within one year after release from active duty.

(4) A personal representative of a student who elected to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section may claim a monetary payment upon presenting evidence to the public university that the student died while serving on active duty.

(5) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall adopt standards for the administration of this section, including standards setting the amount of credit and the method by which the credit is prorated. [Formerly 351.644]

Source: Section 352.296 — Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for student ordered to active duty; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.804 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.804
336.804 Unavailability of traffic safety education course
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Transportation determines that a traffic safety education course is not available to the inhabitants of a specific geographic area within this state, the department may offer incentives for providers to offer courses to inhabitants of the area, including:

(a) Waiver of conditions and requirements that are otherwise applicable to providers for the purposes of courses offered to inhabitants of the area; and

(b) Reimbursement rates that are higher than those provided for in ORS 336.805 (Reimbursement to course provider) for courses offered to inhabitants of the area.

(2) If the department determines that a traffic safety education course will not be available to the inhabitants of a specific geographic area within this state despite any incentives offered under subsection (1) of this section, the department may provide a traffic safety education course in the area, or contract with any public or private entity to provide the course on behalf of the department within the area. The costs of providing a traffic safety education course under this subsection shall be paid from the Student Driver Training Fund. [2013 c.102 §3]

Note: See note under 336.802 (Traffic safety education course) .

Source: Section 336.804 — Unavailability of traffic safety education course , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.375 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.375
350.375 Cultural competency requirements at public universities and community colleges
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Board” means:

(A) For a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the governing board of the university; or

(B) For a community college, the board of education of a community college district.

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

(c) “Cultural competency” means an understanding of how institutions and individuals can respond respectfully and effectively to people from all cultures, economic statuses, language backgrounds, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders, gender identifications, sexual orientations, veteran statuses and other characteristics in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth, and preserves the dignity, of individuals, families and communities.

(d) “Governing board” has the meaning given that term in ORS 352.029 (Definitions for ORS 352.025 to 352.146 and 352.388 to 352.415) .

(e) “Public institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.350 (“Public institution of higher education” defined for ORS 350.355 and 350.360) .

(2) Each public institution of higher education shall establish a process for recommending, and providing oversight for the implementation of, cultural competency standards for the public institution of higher education and the institution’s employees. The process established under this subsection must:

(a) Include a broad range of institutional perspectives;

(b) Give equal weight to the perspectives of administrators, faculty members, staff and students;

(c) Require that the institution provide continuing training and development opportunities that foster the ability of the institution’s faculty, staff and administration to meet cultural competency standards;

(d) Propose institution-wide goals that seek to improve the cultural inclusion climate for students, faculty, staff and administration from diverse backgrounds;

(e) Require preparation of a biennial report that is presented to the appropriate board regarding the institution’s progress toward achieving the goals set forth in this subsection;

(f) Recommend mechanisms for assessing how well the institution meets cultural competency standards; and

(g) Ensure that the institution clearly communicates to new faculty, staff and administrators the institution’s commitment to including meeting cultural competency standards in professional development. [2017 c.397 §1]

Source: Section 350.375 — Cultural competency requirements at public universities and community colleges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.890 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.890
339.890 Radio frequency identification device policy for students
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for a school district board to incorporate into any policy that requires a student to wear, carry or use an item with a radio frequency identification device for the purpose of locating or tracking the student or taking attendance.

(2) Rules adopted as provided by subsection (1) of this section must establish standards that:

(a) Protect student privacy and ensure security;

(b) Require notification to students and parents about the use of radio frequency identification devices; and

(c) Allow a student or a parent of a student to choose not to have the student wear, carry or use an item with a radio frequency identification device.

(3) Any policy adopted by a school district board that requires a student to wear, carry or use an item with a radio frequency identification device for the purpose of locating or tracking the student or taking attendance must incorporate the standards adopted by the State Board of Education. [2013 c.427 §1]

Source: Section 339.890 — Radio frequency identification device policy for students; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.320 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.320
327.320 School Facility Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the School Facility Improvement Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The fund shall be an investment fund for purposes of ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . Moneys in the fund are appropriated continuously for the purpose of carrying out ORS 327.330 (Grants to school districts for construction and maintenance of public school facilities) . Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. [1993 c.765 §122]

Source: Section 327.320 — School Facility Improvement Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.695 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.695
350.695 Investment of revenues
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS chapter 294, education facility revenues and the proceeds of revenue bonds may be invested in any classes of security which are described in the resolution authorizing issuance of the revenue bonds or are otherwise approved by the municipality. [Formerly 352.820]

Source: Section 350.695 — Investment of revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.147 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.147
327.147 Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district
Status: in_force

(1) When a union high school district becomes a common school district, as described in ORS 335.505 (Transformation of union high school district into common school district) , the common school district shall be entitled to an increased allocation, based on the total average daily membership, as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) , of the new common school district as follows:

(a) An additional 15 percent in the first year of operation as a common school district;

(b) An additional 10 percent in the second year of operation as a common school district; and

(c) An additional five percent in the third year of operation as a common school district.

(2) The amounts authorized by this section shall be computed based on the computation of the affected district’s allocation of moneys from the State School Fund but shall be payable from funds specifically appropriated for the purposes of this section. [1989 c.969 §1]

Source: Section 327.147 — Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.530 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.530
344.530 Department of Human Services rehabilitation duties
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, the Department of Human Services shall perform the following vocational rehabilitation functions:

(1) Establish and enforce such rules as may be necessary to:

(a) Carry out ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) and 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) ; and

(b) Safeguard the confidential character of vocational rehabilitation information and records.

(2) Cooperate with public and private departments, agencies and institutions in:

(a) Providing for the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with occupational handicaps;

(b) Studying the problems involved therein; and

(c) Establishing, developing and providing, in conformity with ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) and 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) , such programs, facilities and services as may be necessary.

(3) Enter into reciprocal agreements with other states relative to the provision of vocational rehabilitation to residents of the states concerned.

(4) Conduct research and compile statistics relating to the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with occupational handicaps.

(5) Encourage and assist individuals with severe disabilities in the establishment, maintenance and conduct of appropriate home industries within their capacities and in the promotion of the sale and distribution of the products of such home industries. All funds collected or received from such activities shall be deposited in a permanent special fund in the State Treasury and shall be used for the operation of such home industries as determined by the department.

(6) For rehabilitation facilities:

(a) Establish, conduct and maintain facilities necessary for the sheltered employment of individuals with severe disabilities;

(b) Pay the individuals employed in the facilities suitable wages;

(c) Devise means for the sale and distribution of the products of the facilities;

(d) Devise a subsidy program, and include a plan for its funding in each biennial budget submitted to the Legislative Assembly; and

(e) Take such other action as may be necessary to ensure the successful operation of the facilities established.

(7) Deposit in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Account all funds collected or received from activities described in subsection (6) of this section, which shall be used for the operation of facilities necessary for the sheltered employment of individuals with severe disabilities as determined by the department.

(8) Take such other action as may be necessary to carry out ORS 344.511 (Definitions for ORS 344.511 to 344.690 and 344.710 to 344.730) to 344.690 (Advances to fund from account) and 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) . [Amended by 1963 c.522 §2; 1965 c.100 §438; 1967 c.552 §3; 1969 c.597 §165; 1971 c.617 §1; 1989 c.224 §55; 1991 c.93 §5; 1991 c.122 §10; 2001 c.900 §57; 2005 c.755 §21; 2007 c.70 §109]

Source: Section 344.530 — Department of Human Services rehabilitation duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.609 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.609
348.609 Representation of possession of academic degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not claim or represent that the person possesses any academic degree unless the degree has been awarded to or conferred upon the person by a school that:

(a) Has accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education or the foreign equivalent of such accreditation;

(b) Has been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to offer and confer degrees in Oregon;

(c) Is described in ORS 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615) ; or

(d) Is located in the United States and has been found by the commission to meet standards of academic quality comparable to those of an institution located in the United States that has accreditation, recognized by the United States Department of Education, to offer degrees of the type and level claimed by the person.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who has been awarded a degree from a school other than a school described in subsection (1) of this section may claim or represent that the person possesses an academic degree if:

(A) The person has been awarded a degree from a school that has the legal authority to issue degrees in the jurisdiction where the degree is issued; and

(B) The claim or representation is accompanied by a disclaimer that states: “(Name of school) does not have accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education and has not been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.”

(b) A disclaimer allowed under this subsection shall be made in any resume, letterhead, business card, announcement or advertisement in which the person is claiming or representing to have an academic degree from a school that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(c) A person may not use a disclaimer described in this subsection for a degree received from a diploma mill.

(d) This subsection does not alter any requirement for obtaining a license, admission into a school, teaching or employment or for other areas in which a degree from an accredited school is required.

(3) The commission shall adopt, by rule, standards and procedures for responding to complaints about degree claims and for validation of degree claims. Failure of a person to provide documentation of a claimed degree shall be prima facie evidence that the claim of such person to such degree is a violation of this section.

(4) The commission, by rule, may impose a fee on any school or person requesting validation of degree claims. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover designated expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out the administration of ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) . Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the Degree Authorization Account established under ORS 348.601 (Degree Authorization Account) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may cause a civil suit to be instituted in the circuit court for legal or equitable remedies, including injunctive relief, to ensure compliance with this section. The commission may recover attorney fees and court costs for any such action.

(b) The commission shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this section. A civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 per violation.

(c) In addition to any action or penalty provided by law, any person who violates this section shall incur a civil penalty in an amount prescribed by the schedule adopted by the commission. Any civil penalty imposed under this subsection shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . All penalties recovered under this subsection shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund.

(6) The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is a graduate of a veterinary college, or a veterinary department of a university or college, of good standing and repute, as determined by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. [1997 c.652 §12; 2001 c.454 §1; 2003 c.674 §3; 2005 c.196 §4; 2005 c.546 §10a; 2009 c.173 §1; 2011 c.637 §186]

Source: Section 348.609 — Representation of possession of academic degree; complaints; civil penalties; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.726 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.726
342.726 Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances
Status: in_force

(1) School districts shall include information on anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances, including prevention strategies, strength-building alternatives and the understanding of health food labels, in health and physical education curricula for kindergarten through grade 12 students.

(2) The Department of Education shall ensure that school districts are utilizing evidence-based programs such as the Oregon Health and Science University’s Athletes Training and Learning to Avoid Steroids (ATLAS) and Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives (ATHENA), which have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing anabolic steroid and performance-enhancing substance use by high school athletes.

(3) The department shall work with voluntary organizations that administer interscholastic activities to require school district employees who are coaches or athletic directors to receive training once every four years on identifying the components of anabolic steroid abuse and use and prevention strategies for the use of performance-enhancing substances. [2007 c.395 §3; 2008 c.39 §5; 2011 c.313 §22]

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

THE 21ST CENTURY LAW

Source: Section 342.726 — Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances; training of school employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.953 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.953
342.953 Educator Advancement Fund
Status: in_force

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

(2) Moneys in the Educator Advancement Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the Educator Advancement Council created by ORS 342.940 (Educator Advancement Council) .

(3) The Department of Education, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may solicit and accept gifts, grants or donations from public and private sources for the Educator Advancement Council. Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited into the Educator Advancement Fund. [2013 c.577 §11; 2017 c.639 §§5,21]

Note: 342.953 (Educator Advancement Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.953 — Educator Advancement Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.341
332.341 Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall disseminate information related to elevated levels of radon to each school district in this state. Information disseminated under this section must include:

(a) Information about radon and the dangers associated with elevated levels of radon;

(b) The level of radon at which the United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends schools take action to reduce indoor radon concentrations;

(c) Processes by which schools may be tested for elevated levels of radon; and

(d) Model plans developed pursuant to ORS 332.345 (Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon) .

(2) Dissemination of information under subsection (1)(c) of this section must take into account industry standards for testing buildings for elevated levels of radon.

(3) Upon request, the State Board of Education shall assist the authority in disseminating the information described in this section. Dissemination of information may occur by any reasonable means, including posting the information on a website maintained by the authority or the Department of Education and providing each school district with instructions on how to access the information. [Formerly 332.166]

Note: 332.341 (Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon) and 332.345 (Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 332.341 — Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.160 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.160
346.160 Register of persons who are blind
Status: in_force

The Commission for the Blind shall cause to be compiled and maintained as complete as possible a register of persons in Oregon who are blind, which shall describe the extent of blindness, cause of blindness and such other facts in regard to each person so registered as the commission may deem advisable. [Amended by 2007 c.70 §120]

Source: Section 346.160 — Register of persons who are blind , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.102 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.102
352.102 Tuition and mandatory enrollment fees
Status: in_force

(1) Except as set forth in this section, the governing board may authorize, establish, eliminate, collect, manage, use in any manner and expend all revenue derived from tuition and mandatory enrollment fees.

(2) The governing board shall establish a process for determining tuition and mandatory enrollment fees. The process must:

(a) Include the use of an advisory body in the manner set forth in ORS 352.103 (Advisory body for tuition and mandatory enrollment fees) ; and

(b) Ensure that the governing board receives and considers all written reports and minority reports, including all recommendations, deliberations and observations of the advisory body that are provided to the president of the university under ORS 352.103 (Advisory body for tuition and mandatory enrollment fees) .

(3) The governing board shall request that the president of the university transmit to the board the joint recommendation of the president and the recognized student government before the board authorizes, establishes or eliminates any incidental fees for programs under the supervision or control of the board and found by the board to be advantageous to the cultural or physical development of students.

(4) In determining tuition and mandatory enrollment fees for undergraduate students who are enrolled in a degree program and are qualified to pay resident tuition:

(a) The governing board may not increase the total of tuition and mandatory enrollment fees by more than five percent annually unless the board first receives approval from:

(A) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission; or

(B) The Legislative Assembly.

(b) The governing board shall attempt to limit annual increases in tuition and mandatory enrollment fees for undergraduate students who are enrolled in a degree program and have established residency in Oregon to a percentage that is not greater than the percentage increase in the Higher Education Price Index, as compiled by the Commonfund Institute.

(5) If the governing board of a public university requests that the commission approve an increase in the total amount of tuition and mandatory enrollment fees of more than five percent under subsection (4)(a) of this section, the public university shall provide to the commission:

(a) All written reports and minority reports, including all recommendations, deliberations and observations of the advisory body that are provided to the president of the university under ORS 352.103 (Advisory body for tuition and mandatory enrollment fees) ; and

(b) Any other information or materials the commission determines are necessary in order for the commission to determine whether to approve the proposed increase in the total amount of tuition and mandatory enrollment fees.

(6) The governing board may not delegate authority to determine tuition and mandatory enrollment fees for undergraduate students who are enrolled in a degree program and are qualified to pay resident tuition. [2013 c.768 §10; 2018 c.65 §3]

Source: Section 352.102 — Tuition and mandatory enrollment fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.057 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.057
336.057 Courses in Constitution and history of United States
Status: in_force

In all public schools, courses of instruction shall be given in the Constitution of the United States and in the history of the United States. These courses shall:

(1) Begin not later than the opening of the eighth grade and shall continue in grades 9 through 12.

(2) Be required in all public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and in all state and local institutions that provide education for patients or adults in custody to an extent to be determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. [Formerly 336.230; 1977 c.226 §1; 1999 c.1023 §1; 2011 c.637 §114; 2015 c.27 §35; 2019 c.213 §129]

Source: Section 336.057 — Courses in Constitution and history of United States , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.171 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.171
358.171 Election to establish county historical fund
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining whether a county historical fund should be created. The question shall be decided by election. The governing body of a county:

(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) An election under this section shall determine:

(a) Whether a county historical fund should be created; and

(b) The amount of taxes to be levied annually for the fund.

(3) The resolution or the petition calling an election under this section shall designate the amount of taxes to be levied annually for the county historical fund.

(4) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition calling an election under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) .

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, if ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a county, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under the county charter or an ordinance adopted under the county charter.

(6) The notice, time and manner of election shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ORS chapters 246 to 260.

(7) An election under this section may be held only on the date of a statewide general election. [1983 c.350 §228 (enacted in lieu of 358.170); 1995 c.79 §198; 1999 c.21 §71]

Source: Section 358.171 — Election to establish county historical fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.545 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.545
350.545 University venture development funds
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 350.550 (Purposes of funds) (5), the State Treasurer, as payment for expenses, may deduct a fee pursuant to ORS 293.718 (Payment of expenses of State Treasurer) from a university venture development fund administered by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University.

(2) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University may direct that moneys credited to its university venture development fund be held and invested by the university’s affiliated foundation. Any moneys held by an affiliated foundation under this section or ORS 350.550 (Purposes of funds) are not subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 293 or 295 and may not be considered public or state funds for any purpose. Moneys transferred to an affiliated foundation under this section or ORS 350.550 (Purposes of funds) may be used only as provided under ORS 350.540 (Venture grant program) , 350.545 (University venture development funds) , 350.550 (Purposes of funds) and 353.445 (Venture grant program) .

(3) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University may retain or may elect to have its affiliated foundation retain some or all of the principal contributed to a university venture development fund for investment to perpetuate and increase the moneys available for expenditure. The balance of the fund and the earnings on that balance may be used as provided under ORS 350.540 (Venture grant program) , 350.545 (University venture development funds) , 350.550 (Purposes of funds) and 353.445 (Venture grant program) . [Formerly 351.695]

Source: Section 350.545 — University venture development funds; use; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.195 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.195
342.195 Teaching licenses based on experience in certain federal programs
Status: in_force

(1) An otherwise qualified applicant for a preliminary teaching license shall be granted the license upon payment of the required fees and the showing by proof satisfactory to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission that:

(a) While the applicant was in the Peace Corps program or was a volunteer under section 603 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-452), the applicant:

(A) Completed two years of satisfactory service that emphasized teaching in any preprimary program or in any grade 1 through 12 in subjects regularly taught in public schools; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Has completed an approved educator preparation program; or

(ii) Has earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education and has completed a teacher training program provided under the auspices of the federal program; or

(b) The applicant was a certified instructor for the Armed Forces of the United States, if the applicant provides the commission with documentation of military training or experience that the commission determines is substantially equivalent to the training required for a preliminary teaching license.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall establish by rule an expedited process by which a military spouse or domestic partner who is licensed to teach in another state may apply for and obtain a teaching license.

(b) As used in this subsection, “military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon. [1967 c.304 §2; 1973 c.270 §9; 1993 c.45 §307; 1997 c.383 §13; 2012 c.43 §1a; 2013 c.351 §2; 2015 c.245 §16; 2015 c.647 §17]

Source: Section 342.195 — Teaching licenses based on experience in certain federal programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.175 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.175
336.175 Extended educational experiences
Status: in_force

In addition to regular courses of study, any district school board may make available to its students extended educational experiences through public and private community agencies when such experiences can be provided by the agencies more appropriately or at a lesser cost than by the school district. Programs under this section may include but are not limited to work experience programs conducted on a contractual basis with individual employers or employer groups. [1967 c.200 §4]

Source: Section 336.175 — Extended educational experiences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.145 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.145
338.145 Responsibility for student transportation services
Status: in_force

(1) The public charter school shall be responsible for providing transportation to students who reside within the school district and who attend the public charter school. The public charter school may negotiate with a school district for the provision of transportation to students attending the public charter school.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the school district within which the public charter school is located shall be responsible for the transportation of students attending the public charter school pursuant to ORS 327.043 (When district required to provide transportation) in the same manner as students attending nonchartered public schools if the student is a resident of the school district. However, a school district may not be required to add or extend existing bus routes or other transportation services pursuant to this subsection.

(3) Students who attend public charter schools and who reside outside of the school district may use existing bus routes and transportation services of the school district in which a public charter school is located.

(4) Any transportation costs incurred by a school district under this section shall be considered approved transportation costs for purposes of ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) in the same manner as transportation costs incurred by the school district for transporting students who attend nonchartered public schools are considered approved transportation costs for purposes of ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) . [1999 c.200 §19; 2003 c.715 §25]

Source: Section 338.145 — Responsibility for student transportation services; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.715 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.715
341.715 Short-term bonds
Status: in_force

(1) As provided by ORS 287A.180 (Short-term borrowing by public body) , the board of a community college district may contract indebtedness by the issuance of short-term bonds for the purpose of meeting current expenses, retiring outstanding bonds or warrants, or paying the interest thereon.

(2) The board of the district in which indebtedness was incurred under this section shall levy an annual tax on all taxable property in the district sufficient to meet the interest payments and retire the indebtedness, but no tax shall be necessary where other provisions are made for payment of the indebtedness. [1971 c.513 §53; 1983 c.124 §10; 1985 c.356 §5; 1993 c.97 §26; 2007 c.783 §139]

Source: Section 341.715 — Short-term bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.005
339.005 Definition for ORS 339.040 and 339.125
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 339.040 (Attendance supervisors) and 339.125 (Contract for admission of nonresident pupils) , unless the context requires otherwise, “administrative office for the county” means the administrative office of the education service district or of a common school district that includes an entire county. [1965 c.100 §273; 1973 c.728 §3; 1987 c.158 §56; 1991 c.167 §23; 2003 c.226 §17]

Source: Section 339.005 — Definition for ORS 339.040 and 339.125 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.105
341.105 List of electors
Status: in_force

When at the request of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission the county clerk of the principal county, in consultation with county clerks of the affected counties, prepares a list or lists of names and addresses of the electors registered in the proposed district, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development is authorized to pay the charge as determined under ORS 255.305 (Election expenses paid by district) . [Formerly 341.770; 1969 c.673 §11; 1971 c.513 §78; 1973 c.796 §51b; 1983 c.83 §73; 1983 c.350 §196; 1995 c.67 §9; 2013 c.747 §56; 2015 c.366 §17]

Source: Section 341.105 — List of electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.706 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.706
329A.706 Program implementation
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of implementing the program established under ORS 329A.703 (Program established) , the Early Learning Council, in collaboration with the Department of Early Learning and Care, shall:

(a) Adopt rules.

(b) Identify child care goals that are consistent with the purposes provided in ORS 329A.703 (Program established) (2). The goals identified under this paragraph shall take into account state resources and needs.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall issue tax credit certificates in the chronological order in which the contributions are received by the department. The department shall issue tax credit certificates to contributors until the total value of all certificates issued by the department for the calendar year equals $500,000. Each issued certificate shall state the value of the contribution being certified as eligible for the tax credit allowed under ORS 315.213 (Contributions to Office of Child Care) .

(b) The department may not issue a tax credit certificate to a taxpayer to the extent the credit value to be certified, when added to the total credit value previously certified by the department under paragraph (a) of this subsection for the calendar year exceeds $500,000.

(c) Qualified contributions shall be deposited in the Child Care Fund.

(3) A taxpayer that receives a notice of denial of a tax credit certificate or that receives a tax credit certificate issued for an amount that is less than the amount contributed may request a refund for the amount contributed within 90 days of the denial or issuance of the certificate by the department. The department must send notice of a denial or changed amount and refund the amount for which a tax credit will not be granted within 30 days after receiving the request. The refund shall be made from the Child Care Fund.

(4) The Early Learning Council may establish by rule any other provisions required to implement the program established under ORS 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) to 329A.712 (Revenue distribution to child care providers) .

(5) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall provide information to the Department of Revenue about all tax credit certificates issued under subsection (2) of this section, if required by ORS 315.058 (Agency to provide tax credit approval information to Department of Revenue) . [Formerly 657A.706; 2015 c.701 §23; 2017 c.186 §2; 2019 c.483 §21; 2023 c.554 §39]

Note: See note under 329A.700 (Definitions for ORS 329A.700 to 329A.712) .

Source: Section 329A.706 — Program implementation; tax credit certificates; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.276 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.276
350.276 Definitions for ORS 350.278 and 350.280
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 350.278 (Disclosure of Social Security number of student attending public university) and 350.280 (Disclosure of Social Security number of community college student) :

(1) “Disclose” means to make available for review by another person.

(2) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) .

(3) “Wages” has the meaning given that term in ORS 652.210 (Definitions for ORS 652.210 to 652.235) . [Formerly 326.585]

Source: Section 350.276 — Definitions for ORS 350.278 and 350.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.615 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.615
350.615 State financial aid for students
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is an important public interest, and an appropriate objective of the state, that Oregonians who need financial assistance to attend an independent institution in Oregon should have access to state financial aid. [Formerly 352.672]

Source: Section 350.615 — State financial aid for students , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.233 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.233
357.233 Election laws applicable
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

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

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §220]

Source: Section 357.233 — Election laws applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 335.525 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 335 / Section 335.525
335.525 Effect of election to add districts to union high school district
Status: in_force

In an election to add districts to a union high school district, if the district boundary board determines that the proposition carried in the union high school district by a majority of votes cast, and also carried in one or more of the common school districts by a majority of the votes cast in each district, it shall declare the proposition carried as to those common school districts only in which the proposition prevailed, and shall immediately proceed to change the boundaries of the union high school district to include those districts desiring to be added thereto. [1989 c.819 §7]

Source: Section 335.525 — Effect of election to add districts to union high school district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors335.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.320 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.320
345.320 Legislative findings and purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that career schools are capable of increasing the educational opportunities available in this state or to residents of this state and of making a contribution to the social and economic progress of the people of this state. Career schools offer different approaches to education than do public schools and are often able to provide professional, technical and placement assistance not otherwise available.

(2) It is the purpose of ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) to provide for the protection, education and welfare of the citizens of this state, its career schools and its students, by establishing minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical and business practices, health and safety and fiscal responsibility, and protecting against substandard, transient, unethical, deceptive or fraudulent practices. [1965 c.529 §3; 1975 c.478 §2; 1993 c.45 §267; 1995 c.343 §14]

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

Source: Section 345.320 — Legislative findings and purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.900 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.900
348.900 Needs assessment for health care occupations
Status: in_force

(1) The Employment Department, in consultation with health care industry employers, shall perform a statewide and regional needs assessment for health care occupations to identify emerging occupations and occupations for which there is high demand or a shortage of workers. The assessment shall be performed as necessary on a periodic basis, as determined by the department, in consultation with industry employers. To perform the needs assessment, the department may consider any reliable data sources available to the department.

(2) Based on the needs assessment, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall inform the community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , Oregon Health and Science University and health care industry employers of the identified statewide needs and invite the development of health care education programs that are responsive to those needs.

(3) When approving health care education programs, the commission, the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall use the statewide needs assessment to evaluate whether a program fulfills statewide needs. If the commission or the board determines there is a statewide need, the commission or the board shall facilitate the:

(a) Coordination of new health care education programs and existing health care education programs that are similar to the new health care education programs to address the statewide need; and

(b) Alignment of health care education programs relating to statewide access, student transferability between programs, course articulation and common student learning outcomes for health care education programs.

(4) In the development and approval of health care education programs, community colleges, public universities, Oregon Health and Science University, the commission, the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall consider issues related to statewide access, student transferability between programs, course articulation and common student learning outcomes for health care education programs. The community colleges, public universities, Oregon Health and Science University and commission shall continue to provide and improve upon an effective articulation and transfer framework for students in Oregon’s post-secondary sectors. [2005 c.202 §1; 2011 c.637 §§206,206a; 2013 c.747 §140; 2013 c.768 §36; 2015 c.767 §218]

Note: 348.900 (Needs assessment for health care occupations) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 348.900 — Needs assessment for health care occupations; evaluation of health care education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.865 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.865
327.865 Portion of funds for career and technical education
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall use a portion of the funds apportioned under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) to establish or expand career and technical education programs in high schools that are relevant to the job market in the community or region the school district serves.

(2) For purposes of this section, establishment or expansion of a career and technical education program includes the purchase of equipment, the construction of facilities and the recruitment, licensing, employment and training of personnel to provide career and technical education.

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

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.865 — Portion of funds for career and technical education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.500 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.500
348.500 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may establish Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone (ASPIRE) to provide information about financial aid, education, training and career pathway options beyond high school to students in Oregon schools and colleges. The goals of the programs are to:

(a) Provide mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school;

(b) Help Oregon schools build a sustainable community of volunteer mentors;

(c) Educate students and families about the scholarship application process and other options for paying for post-secondary education; and

(d) Encourage the completion of a college or career pathway.

(2) The programs shall bring together students, school staff, community volunteers and parents to help students overcome obstacles to their continuing education. The programs may provide training, technical assistance and other resources to Oregon middle schools, high schools and colleges on how to establish a volunteer-based program. Adult volunteers who are trained through the program may provide mentoring, training and encouragement to students about post-secondary options and financial aid.

(3) Each year, the programs shall provide financial aid instruction to middle school, high school and college students and make the instruction available to the students’ families. The instruction should focus on areas of academic interest or career opportunities identified as particularly relevant to the students and provide information on apprenticeships or technical and occupational career pathways, with a focus on local apprenticeships or local technical and occupational career pathways.

(4) The financial aid instruction required under subsection (3) of this section must outline:

(a) The different types of student loans that are available to students attending post-secondary institutions of education;

(b) The potential use of individual development accounts established under ORS 458.675 (Legislative findings) to 458.700 (Authority of fiduciary organizations) to pay for post-secondary education; and

(c) The short-term and long-term economic impacts of each type of student loan or individual development account.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The programs shall work directly with community-based organizations and other entities with experience serving historically underserved communities in order to provide these communities with information and resources designed to encourage college and career readiness and to increase the participation of students from these communities in college and career training.

(b) The programs may provide grants or other support to organizations and entities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection for the purpose of delivering culturally competent, multilingual programming and training opportunities. [2007 c.293 §2; 2011 c.637 §169; 2013 c.747 §112; 2015 c.253 §1; 2017 c.66 §6; 2023 c.557 §6]

Source: Section 348.500 — Purpose; goals; financial aid instruction; historically underserved communities; grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.708 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.708
327.708 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The financing of the costs of state education projects accomplishes the purpose of financing public education in Oregon, as well as having the additional effect of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon by:

(a) Maintaining and increasing the utility, effectiveness and capacity of public education facilities and public education technology and ensuring their availability to Oregon students; and

(b) Creating employment opportunities in this state through the funding of capital improvement and maintenance projects on which workers will be employed.

(2) Based on the findings made in this section, the use of the net proceeds from the operation of the Oregon State Lottery to fund state education projects and to pay state education lottery bonds is an appropriate use of state lottery funds under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 461.510 (State Lottery Fund) . [1997 c.612 §2; 1999 c.44 §12]

Source: Section 327.708 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.130 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.130
353.130 Public contracts
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University subscribes to the policy set forth under ORS 279A.015 (Policy) regarding public contracting, and shall develop contract policies that support openness, impartiality and competition in the awarding of contracts in accordance with that provision. The university subscribes to the intent of the social policies of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C and shall develop contract policies that are appropriate to the university and are designed to encourage affirmative action, recycling, inclusion of art in public buildings, the purchase of services and goods from individuals with disabilities, the protection of workers through the payment of prevailing wages as determined by the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the provision of workers’ compensation insurance to workers on contracts and the participation of minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses, as those terms are defined in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) . [1995 c.162 §16; 2003 c.794 §264; 2007 c.70 §149; 2015 c.565 §21; 2023 c.497 §21]

Source: Section 353.130 — Public contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.290 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.290
329A.290 Qualifications of applicant for certification
Status: in_force

A person applying for a certification for a child care facility shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Early Learning and Care that:

(1) The moral character and habits of the person will not endanger the well-being of children for whom the person is to provide care.

(2) The attitude of the person toward children and understanding of their needs qualify the person to care for children.

(3) The person is physically and mentally capable of caring for children.

(4) The facility and its operation are adequate to protect the health, the safety and the physical, moral and mental well-being of the children to be cared for in the facility, including but not limited to:

(a) Adequate staffing by suitable persons qualified by education or experience to meet their respective responsibilities in the care of children.

(b) Adequate physical facilities for the care of children, such as building construction, sanitation, plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, maintenance, indoor and outdoor activity areas and fire protection.

(c) A program of activities conforming to recognized practices in the areas of child welfare, education and physical and mental health to provide opportunity for development and recreation.

(d) Exclusion from the facility of individuals whose presence may be detrimental to the welfare of children, including exclusion of any individual with a criminal record indicating conviction of any crime which would bar the individual from operating or being employed in a child care facility under ORS 329A.260 (Minimum standards for child care facilities) . [Formerly 657A.290; 2023 c.554 §18]

Note: The amendments to 329A.290 (Qualifications of applicant for certification) by section 4, chapter 508, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2025. See section 5, chapter 508, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

329A.290 (Qualifications of applicant for certification) . A person applying for a certification for a child care facility shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Early Learning and Care that:

(1) The moral character and habits of the person will not endanger the well-being of children for whom the person is to provide care.

(2) The attitude of the person toward children and understanding of their needs qualify the person to care for children.

(3) The person is physically and mentally capable of caring for children.

(4) The facility and its operation are adequate to protect the health, the safety and the physical, moral and mental well-being of the children to be cared for in the facility, including but not limited to:

(a) Adequate staffing by suitable persons qualified by education or experience to meet their respective responsibilities in the care of children.

(b) Adequate physical facilities for the care of children, such as:

(A) For family child care homes and child care centers, building construction, sanitation, plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, maintenance, indoor and outdoor activity areas and fire protection.

(B) For outdoor child care programs, sanitation, maintenance, food preparation and food storage areas.

(c) A program of activities conforming to recognized practices in the areas of child welfare, education and physical and mental health to provide opportunity for development and recreation.

(d) Exclusion from the facility of individuals whose presence may be detrimental to the welfare of children, including exclusion of any individual with a criminal record indicating conviction of any crime which would bar the individual from operating or being employed in a child care facility under ORS 329A.260 (Minimum standards for child care facilities) .

Source: Section 329A.290 — Qualifications of applicant for certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.835 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.835
342.835 Probationary teacher
Status: in_force

(1) The district board of any fair dismissal district may discharge or remove any probationary teacher in the employ of the district at any time during a probationary period for any cause considered in good faith sufficient by the board. The probationary teacher shall be given a written copy of the reasons for the dismissal, and upon request shall be provided a hearing thereon by the board, at which time the probationary teacher shall have the opportunity to be heard either in person or by a representative of the teacher’s choice.

(2) For any cause it may deem in good faith sufficient, the district board may refuse to renew the contract of any probationary teacher. However, the teacher shall be entitled to notice of the intended action by March 15, and upon request shall be provided a hearing before the district board. Upon request of the probationary teacher the board shall provide the probationary teacher a written copy of the reasons for the nonrenewal, which shall provide the basis for the hearing.

(3) If an appeal is taken from any hearing, the appeal shall be to the circuit court for the county in which the headquarters of the school district is located and shall be limited to the following:

(a) The procedures at the hearing;

(b) Whether the written copy of reasons for dismissal required by this section was supplied; and

(c) In the case of nonrenewal, whether notice of nonrenewal was timely given. [1965 c.608 §4; 1971 c.570 §4; 1975 c.727 §1; 1979 c.714 §2; 1981 c.323 §1; 2007 c.251 §1]

Source: Section 342.835 — Probationary teacher , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.704 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.704
329.704 Local 21st Century Schools Councils
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the duties, responsibilities and rights of duly elected school district boards. There shall be established at each school a 21st Century Schools Council. The duties of a 21st Century Schools Council shall include but not be limited to:

(a) The development of plans to improve the professional growth of the school’s staff;

(b) The improvement of the school’s instructional program;

(c) The development and coordination of plans for the implementation of programs under this chapter at the school; and

(d) The administration of grants-in-aid for the professional development of teachers and classified district employees.

(2) A 21st Century Schools Council shall be composed of teachers, parents, classified employees and principals or the principal’s designee, as follows:

(a) Not more than half of the members shall be teachers;

(b) Not more than half of the members shall be parents of students attending that school;

(c) At least one member shall be a classified employee; and

(d) One member shall be the principal of the building or the principal’s designee.

(3) In addition, other members may be as the school district shall designate, including but not limited to business leaders, students and members of the community at large.

(4) Members of a 21st Century Schools Council shall be selected as follows:

(a) Teachers shall be licensed teachers elected by licensed teachers at the school site;

(b) Classified employees shall be elected by classified employees at the school site;

(c) Parents shall be selected by parents of students attending the school; and

(d) Other representatives shall be selected by the council.

(5) If a school district board determines that a school site is unable to fulfill the requirements of this section or if the needs of a school site require a different composition, the school district board shall establish the 21st Century Schools Council in a manner that best meets the educational needs of the district.

(6) All 21st Century Schools Council meetings shall be subject to the open meetings law pursuant to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(7) A school district may establish a district site committee to assist in the administration of grants or in the district-wide coordination of programs. [1995 c.660 §39 (enacted in lieu of 329.705); 2001 c.618 §7; 2007 c.858 §25; 2013 c.1 §27]

Source: Section 329.704 — Local 21st Century Schools Councils; district site committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.923 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.923
358.923 When collection may be held notwithstanding ORS 358.920 (3) and (4)
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) (3) and (4), any collection of objects described in those subsections may be held if the collection:

(1) Is kept within this state;

(2) Is curated under customary museum standards; and

(3) Is available for nondestructive study by museums and educational institutions located in this state. [1993 c.459 §16]

Note: 358.923 (When collection may be held notwithstanding ORS 358.920 (3) and (4)) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 358 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 358.923 — When collection may be held notwithstanding ORS 358.920 (3) and (4) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.423 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.423
359.423 Board solicitation or acceptance of gifts, bequests, devises of money, securities or other property
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Trust for Cultural Development Board may solicit and accept gifts, bequests or devises of money, securities or other property of any kind to carry out the purposes of ORS 359.400 (Definitions for ORS 359.400 to 359.444) to 359.444 (Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies) .

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a restricted gift, bequest or devise may not be accepted if the restriction is contrary to the laws of this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall be the custodian of any property accepted pursuant to this section.

(b) The board shall hold the property as trustee for the state and shall conserve and administer the property to carry out the purposes of ORS 359.400 (Definitions for ORS 359.400 to 359.444) to 359.444 (Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies) .

(c) Except as prohibited by law or restricted by the terms of the gift, bequest or devise, the board may from time to time sell or exchange any property accepted as a gift, bequest or devise as the board determines appropriate.

(3) Moneys, and any income from property, accepted pursuant to this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited to the credit of the Trust for Cultural Development Account established by ORS 359.405 (Trust for Cultural Development Account) . [2015 c.668 §2]

Source: Section 359.423 — Board solicitation or acceptance of gifts, bequests, devises of money, securities or other property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.423 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.423
350.423 Adoption of common course numbering system
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding ORS 352.087 (Powers and duties of governing board and public universities) (1)(q) or any other provision of law, each public post-secondary institution of education in this state shall:

(1) Adopt a common course numbering system, established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule, for introductory and other lower division courses with similar learning outcomes that are taught in accelerated college credit programs, public post-secondary institutions of education and participating nonpublic post-secondary institutions of education in this state.

(2) Accept a transfer of academic credit for each course that is subject to the system described in subsection (1) of this section as if the academic credit was earned at the institution that is accepting the transfer of academic credit with respect to:

(a) The total amount of academic credit awarded;

(b) Satisfying general education requirements for graduation; and

(c) Satisfying any requirements for a major in a baccalaureate or associate degree program. [2021 c.575 §1]

Note: Sections 4 and 5, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 4. (1) The Transfer Council established in section 6 of this 2021 Act [ 350.426 (Transfer Council) ] shall make its final recommendations on the establishment of the common course numbering system described in section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 350.423 (Adoption of common course numbering system) ] no later than July 1, 2024.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall by rule establish the common course numbering system described in section 1 of this 2021 Act no later than September 1, 2024.

(3) Each public post-secondary institution of education in this state shall be in compliance with section 1 of this 2021 Act no later than the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. [2021 c.575 §4]

Sec. 5. Section 4 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2027. [2021 c.575 §5]

Source: Section 350.423 — Adoption of common course numbering system; transfer of academic credit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.877 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.877
339.877 Issuance of diploma for work completed at certain state institutions
Status: in_force

(1) Any person other than a student at the Oregon School for the Deaf upon successful completion of an educational program at elementary or secondary level at a state institution shall receive a diploma evidencing such completion issued by the common or union high school district in which the person last resided prior to commitment to the state institution.

(2) All educational records for the person shall be sent to the common or union high school district issuing the diploma. The school district may make a transcript of such records available upon request in the same manner and in the same form as it makes any other transcript available and shall not therein indicate that any of the educational program was completed in any state institution. [Formerly 339.860; 2009 c.562 §23]

Source: Section 339.877 — Issuance of diploma for work completed at certain state institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.531 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.531
332.531 Law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board of any school district may establish a law enforcement agency and employ such personnel as may be necessary to ensure the safety of school district personnel and students upon and in the vicinity of school district premises and the security of the real and personal property owned, controlled or used by or on behalf of the school district.

(2) Persons employed and compensated as members of a law enforcement agency of a school district, when appointed and duly sworn, are peace officers as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) (4), but only for the purpose of carrying out the duties of their employment. They are not police officers within the meaning of ORS 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) .

(3) The district school board may:

(a) Provide for uniforms, badges and other identification of members of the law enforcement agency;

(b) Withdraw or withhold from any person employed as a member of the law enforcement agency any part or all of the powers otherwise conferred by law upon peace officers; and

(c) Define the duties of persons employed as members of the law enforcement agency and assign additional duties to those persons as the district school board may deem appropriate.

(4) Between meetings of the district school board, the district superintendent or the deputy of the superintendent shall have power to suspend any person employed as a member of the law enforcement agency pending review of the action as soon as practicable by the district school board. [1975 c.666 §2; 1989 c.606 §2; 1993 c.45 §57; 2021 c.97 §28]

Source: Section 332.531 — Law enforcement agency; personnel as peace officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.580 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.580
336.580 Education at youth care centers
Status: in_force

(1) Every child at a youth care center, as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) , is entitled to receive appropriate education suited to the needs of the child in the least restrictive environment in which the child can function until the child is no longer of compulsory school age or receives a high school diploma or an equivalent.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection, the school district in which the youth care center is located shall develop an educational plan for the children in the youth care center in consultation with the director of the center. The plan shall be approved annually by the school district board.

(b) For children placed at a youth care center within a detention facility, as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) , the children shall receive educational services through the Juvenile Detention Education Program as described in ORS 326.695 (Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712) .

(3) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of ORS 336.575 (Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program) and 339.137 (Residency of student at youth care center) and this section. If a district fails to comply, the superintendent shall find the district deficient and shall apply the penalty provided in ORS 327.103 (Standard school presumed) .

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement this section. [Formerly 339.195; 1997 c.20 §1; 2007 c.429 §1; 2015 c.671 §4]

Source: Section 336.580 — Education at youth care centers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.416 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.416
359.416 Board duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Trust for Cultural Development Board shall oversee management of the Trust for Cultural Development Account and shall provide direction to the Administrator of the Arts Program for the coordination, administration and evaluation of the Cultural Development Grant Program, the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program and the use of funds received by core partner agencies under ORS 359.441 (Core partner agencies disbursement) .

(2) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 359.400 (Definitions for ORS 359.400 to 359.444) to 359.444 (Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies) . [2001 c.954 §7; 2003 c.713 §9]

Source: Section 359.416 — Board duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.709 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.709
341.709 Annual audit required
Status: in_force

(1) The board of a community college district shall cause to have prepared an annual audit of the books and accounts of the district, including but not limited to student body funds, athletic funds, cafeteria funds, and other similar funds collected by the college. The audit statements must be filed with the administrative office for the district on or before December 31 of the year in which the audit is conducted.

(2) Accountants employed under this section must be selected from the roster of authorized municipal accountants maintained by the Oregon Board of Accountancy under ORS 297.670 (Board of Accountancy to prepare and maintain roster) . [1971 c.513 §51; 1987 c.159 §1]

(Short-Term Bonds)

Source: Section 341.709 — Annual audit required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.305 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.305
341.305 Tax levy
Status: in_force

Subject to the Local Budget Law ( ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) ) and sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution, each community college district shall prepare annually an estimate of the amount of funds necessary to carry out the purposes of the district and may levy a tax upon all assessable property in the district. [Formerly 341.900; 1993 c.45 §132; 1997 c.541 §382; 1999 c.59 §88]

Source: Section 341.305 — Tax levy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.430 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.430
342.430 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account
Status: in_force

On or before the 10th day of each month, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received under this chapter. The State Treasurer shall credit the moneys to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account. The moneys in the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account are continuously appropriated to the commission for the purpose of paying its administrative expenses. [1965 c.535 §15; 1967 c.637 §8; 1973 c.270 §15; 1993 c.45 §174; 2015 c.647 §24]

Source: Section 342.430 — Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.618 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.618
341.618 Application of ORS 341.675 to 341.715 to bonds
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that they are inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 341.604 (Expansion of district) to 341.618 (Application of ORS 341.675 to 341.715 to bonds) or rules adopted thereunder, the provisions of ORS 341.675 (Authority to incur bonded indebtedness) to 341.715 (Short-term bonds) shall apply to bonds authorized pursuant to ORS 341.604 (Expansion of district) to 341.618 (Application of ORS 341.675 to 341.715 to bonds) and to taxes levied to pay such bonds. [1995 c.357 §10]

Source: Section 341.618 — Application of ORS 341.675 to 341.715 to bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.165 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.165
329.165 Development of long-range plan for serving children and families
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care, in consultation with the Early Learning Council, shall develop a long-range plan for serving eligible children and their families and shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly on the funds necessary to implement the long-range plan, including but not limited to programming costs, salary enhancements, infrastructure and other continuous quality improvement costs. The department shall determine the rate of increase in funding for programs necessary each biennium to provide service to all children eligible for the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program.

(2) Each biennial report shall include but not be limited to estimates of the number of eligible children and families to be served, projected cost of programs and evaluation of the programs. [Formerly 326.813; 1995 c.660 §18; 2007 c.858 §11; 2011 c.545 §41; 2013 c.624 §3; 2019 c.395 §4; 2021 c.631 §24; 2023 c.547 §§8,9]

Source: Section 329.165 — Development of long-range plan for serving children and families , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.666 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.666
358.666 Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee, consisting of three members appointed by the State Historic Preservation Officer and representing each of the following interests:

(a) The interests of the Housing and Community Services Department;

(b) The interests of the State Historic Preservation Officer; and

(c) The interests of banks and other financial institutions.

(2) The review committee shall review applications for loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund, make recommendations for loan approval or disapproval to the State Historic Preservation Officer and establish interest rates to be charged for the loans.

(3) The term of office of each member of the review committee is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the State Historic Preservation Officer. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall appoint a successor whose term begins on the July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) Successor appointments to the review committee shall be based on representation of interests of the Housing and Community Services Department, the State Historic Preservation Officer and banks and other financial institutions.

(5) A majority of the members of the review committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) A member of the review committee shall serve without compensation.

(7) The review committee shall meet at least once per year. [2001 c.540 §31]

Source: Section 358.666 — Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.115 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.115
329.115 Oregon Report Card
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to December 1 of each year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue an Oregon Report Card on the state of the public schools of this state.

(2) The Oregon Report Card shall include information on the following:

(a) Data required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95, 129 Stat. 1802); and

(b) Any other data identified by the Department of Education as required by federal law.

(3) In addition to the information required under subsection (2) of this section, the superintendent may include other information in the Oregon Report Card. [Formerly 326.770; 1995 c.660 §13; 2007 c.858 §9; 2011 c.313 §6; 2017 c.726 §3]

Source: Section 329.115 — Oregon Report Card , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.147 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.147
339.147 When tuition authorized
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 339.141 (Tuition prohibited for regular school program) , no district school board or public charter school as defined in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) shall require tuition for courses not part of the regular school program, except for traffic safety education, from a pupil who is a member of a low-income family in an amount in excess of what the low-income family may receive as money specifically to be used for payment of such tuition.

(b) As used in this subsection, “low-income family” means a family whose children qualify for free or reduced price school meals under a federal program, including but not limited to the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and all their subsequent amendments.

(2) A family that does not qualify under subsection (1) of this section but believes the payment of school tuition is a severe hardship may request the district school board or public charter school to waive in whole or in part the payment of such tuition.

(3) Any parent or guardian who believes that payment of any fee authorized under ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) is a severe hardship may request the district school board or public charter school to waive payment of the fee and the board or public charter school shall waive in whole or in part the fee upon a finding of hardship. Consideration shall be given to any funds specifically available to the parent, guardian or child for the payment of fees or other school expenses.

(4) No district school board or public charter school shall impose or collect fees authorized under ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) from any student who is a ward of a juvenile court or of the Oregon Youth Authority or the Department of Human Services unless funds are available therefor in the court’s, authority’s or department’s budget.

(5) No district school board or public charter school is required to waive any fee imposed under ORS 339.155 (Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission) (5)(a) or (d). [Formerly 336.168; 1997 c.249 §99; 1999 c.200 §32; 1999 c.328 §13]

Source: Section 339.147 — When tuition authorized; waiver of tuition and fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.003 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.003
330.003 “Merger” and “school district” defined for chapter
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Merger” includes any alteration, annexation, merger, consolidation, lengthening the course of study or other change under ORS 330.090 (Mergers) to 330.107 (Time for boundary board action) , 334.710 (Petition) to 334.770 (Power of new board generally) and 335.490 (Extension of union high school course of study) to 335.505 (Transformation of union high school district into common school district) .

(b) “Merger” includes only those proceedings in which the entire territory of an involved school district is merged. The permanent rate limit for operating taxes for a school district after merger shall be the rate that would produce the same operating tax revenue as the school districts prior to merger would have cumulatively produced in the year of merger if the merger, not taking into account any applicable statutory rate limit, had not occurred.

(2) “School district” means a taxing district providing public elementary or secondary education, or any combination thereof, within this state, and specifically includes a component school district of an education service district that levies taxes for its component school districts and the education service district itself. “School district” does not include any other education service district. [1989 c.629 §1; 1993 c.18 §89; 1993 c.270 §67; 1993 c.784 §21; 1995 c.611 §1; 1997 c.541 §371; 2001 c.695 §36; 2003 c.226 §§10,11]

Source: Section 330.003 — “Merger” and “school district” defined for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.678 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.678
352.678 Mark O. Hatfield School of Government
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 352.372 (Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379) , there is created the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, to be administered by Portland State University. The president of Portland State University shall appoint the director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government.

(2) The purposes of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government are:

(a) To prepare students for careers in political service, public administration and the administration of justice;

(b) To perform the duties required of the school under ORS 36.179 (Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services for public bodies) , 183.502 (Authority of agencies to use alternative means of dispute resolution) and 390.240 (Mediation and arbitration of disputes) ; and

(c) To assist the Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute in carrying out the duties under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) There is created within the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government the Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute. The institute may assist the Legislative Assembly and state and local governments in developing policies to reduce crime and delinquency by:

(a) Providing the Legislative Assembly with objective, nonpartisan analyses of existing or proposed state criminal justice policies, which analyses may not be inconsistent with state or federal law or the Oregon or United States Constitution;

(b) Evaluating programs, including but not limited to programs dealing with public safety professionalism, ethics in leadership and childhood development, funded directly or indirectly by the State of Oregon that are intended to reduce criminal and delinquent behavior or to improve professionalism in public safety careers;

(c) Managing reviews and evaluations relating to major long-term issues confronting the state involving criminal and juvenile justice, public safety professionalism, ethics in leadership and early childhood development programs;

(d) Initiating, sponsoring, conducting and publishing research on criminal and juvenile justice, public safety professionalism, ethics in leadership and early childhood development that is peer reviewed and directly useful to policymakers;

(e) Organizing conferences on current state issues that bring together policymakers, public agencies and leading academicians; and

(f) Seeking to strengthen the links among the Legislative Assembly, state and local governments, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and the academic community in the interest of more informed policymaking, the application of best practices and more relevant academic research.

(4) The Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the chairperson of a legislative committee with responsibility over criminal or juvenile justice systems or childhood development programs may request the assistance of the Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute in evaluating criminal or juvenile justice programs developed for, but not necessarily limited to, preventing delinquency, reducing crime and improving professionalism in public safety careers.

(5) Agencies, departments and officers of state and local governments may assist the Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute in the performance of its functions and furnish information, data and advice as requested by the institute. [Formerly 352.196]

Source: Section 352.678 — Mark O. Hatfield School of Government; Criminal Justice Research and Policy Institute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.300 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.300
326.300 Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction
Status: in_force

(1) As provided by section 1, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution, the Governor is the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor, acting as Superintendent of Public Instruction, shall appoint a Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction. The deputy superintendent must have at least five years of experience in the administration of an elementary school or a secondary school. The appointment of the deputy superintendent shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate as provided by ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(b) The deputy superintendent shall perform any act or duty of the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction that is designated by the Governor, and the Governor is responsible for any acts of the deputy superintendent.

(3) The deputy superintendent may be removed from office by the Governor following consultation with the State Board of Education.

(4) The deputy superintendent shall receive a salary set by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the deputy superintendent in the performance of official duties. [2011 c.731 §2 (enacted in lieu of 326.330); 2012 c.36 §§7,12; 2015 c.774 §§13,43]

Source: Section 326.300 — Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction; appointment of deputy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.856 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.856
336.856 Oregon Digital Learning Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Digital Learning Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Digital Learning Fund shall be credited to the fund. All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the administration of Oregon Digital Learning created under ORS 336.851 (Creation) .

(2) Any moneys received by the department for the purpose of Oregon Digital Learning shall be deposited in the fund. [Formerly 329.842; 2019 c.383 §2]

Source: Section 336.856 — Oregon Digital Learning Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.323 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.323
339.323 Disclosure of information regarding person charged with or convicted of crime or regarding release or discharge of person
Status: in_force

(1) When a school administrator as defined in ORS 419A.305 (Notice to school administrators concerning students subject to juvenile court petitions) receives notice under ORS 339.317 (Notice to school district of person charged with crime) , 339.319 (Notice to school district of person convicted of crime) , 339.321 (Notice to school district and law enforcement agencies of release or discharge of person) , 419A.015 (Reports to school administrators concerning adjudicated youths on probation) , 420.048 (Notice required when adjudicated youth transfers to new school or school district) or 420A.122 (Notice of release or discharge of adjudicated youth) , the school administrator may disclose the information only to school personnel, as defined in ORS 339.326 (Actions after receipt of notice under ORS 419A.305) , who the school administrator determines need the information in order to safeguard the safety and security of the school, students and staff. A person to whom personally identifiable information is disclosed under this subsection may not disclose the information to another person except to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

(2) A school administrator or anyone employed by or acting on behalf of a school administrator who receives notice under ORS 339.317 (Notice to school district of person charged with crime) , 339.319 (Notice to school district of person convicted of crime) , 339.321 (Notice to school district and law enforcement agencies of release or discharge of person) or 420A.122 (Notice of release or discharge of adjudicated youth) is not civilly or criminally liable for failing to disclose the information. [1999 c.620 §6; 2008 c.50 §7; 2009 c.447 §6]

Source: Section 339.323 — Disclosure of information regarding person charged with or convicted of crime or regarding release or discharge of person; immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.640 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.640
350.640 Contracts with independent institutions for nonsectarian and nonreligious educational services
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may enter into contracts with private and independent institutions of higher education for the performance of nonsectarian educational services to assist the state in providing educational opportunities for Oregon students.

(2) The commission may accept grants, gifts, bequests, and devises of real and personal property to carry out the purposes of ORS 350.630 (Legislative findings) to 350.655 (Severability) .

(3) No funds disbursed pursuant to ORS 350.630 (Legislative findings) to 350.655 (Severability) shall be used by any recipient for any religious purpose. [Formerly 352.730]

Source: Section 350.640 — Contracts with independent institutions for nonsectarian and nonreligious educational services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.030 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.030
345.030 License requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not open, conduct or do business as a career school in this state without obtaining a license under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may issue a license to conduct a career school only after the applicant has presented proof satisfactory to the commission that the applicant complies with applicable standards adopted under ORS 345.325 (Minimum standards) and 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) . For the purpose of this subsection, ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) applies to individuals who hold positions of authority or control in the operation of the school and to its faculty members and agents.

(3) A career school licensed in any other state must be licensed in this state before establishing a physical presence in this state such as offices or agents, or both, for the purpose of solicitation of students.

(4) In determining whether to issue a license to a career school, the commission may consider the prior history of the applicant in operating other career schools. The prior history of operating other career schools includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Conduct by the applicant that is cause for a notice of corrective action or for suspension or revocation of a license as provided in ORS 345.120 (Investigations) (3);

(b) Failure to comply with ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) or rules adopted under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) ; and

(c) The history of the applicant in operating career schools in other states.

(5) The commission may not issue a license to or renew the license of a career school until the applicant provides all of the following to the commission:

(a) A financial statement, certified true and accurate and signed by the owner of the school;

(b) Proof of compliance with the tuition protection policy established by the commission pursuant to ORS 345.110 (Tuition Protection Fund) ; and

(c) Fingerprints of individuals as described in subsection (6) of this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, an applicant for an initial issuance of a license or a renewal of a license must provide to the commission the fingerprints of faculty members and agents of the school and individuals who hold positions of authority or control in the operation of the school if the career school will be enrolling or does enroll persons under 18 years of age.

(b) In addition to requirements provided under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the commission may require a career school to provide the fingerprints of any agents of the school who will have contact with persons under 18 years of age on behalf of the career school.

(c) An applicant is not required to provide fingerprints under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection if the commission has conducted a state or nationwide criminal records check on the person within the three years preceding the date of the application.

(d) The commission shall request a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . Fingerprints acquired under this subsection may be used only for the purpose of obtaining a criminal records check under this section.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 345.325 (Minimum standards) (10), the commission may issue a notice for corrective action or deny, suspend or revoke a license if the commission finds that an individual who holds a position of authority or control in the operation of the school was convicted of a crime listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) .

(8) The commission may issue a conditional license to a career school that meets the requirements of subsection (5) of this section but that does not comply with the applicable standards adopted by rule under ORS 345.325 (Minimum standards) . A conditional license issued under this subsection is effective for a period prescribed by the commission, which may not exceed 90 days.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a career school license is nontransferable. The licensee must give 30 days of notice to the commission when transferring ownership of a career school.

(b) The commission may transfer a career school license or allow the ownership of a career school to transfer with less than 30 days of notice if:

(A) The owner of the school dies, is incapacitated or is incarcerated; or

(B) Other circumstances render the owner unable to operate the career school.

(10) Each career school shall display its license in a prominent place. [Amended by 1961 c.268 §4; paragraph (b) of subsection (2) and subsection (3) formerly 345.050; 1975 c.478 §5; 1989 c.333 §4; 1993 c.45 §262; 1995 c.343 §4; 2009 c.340 §4; 2012 c.104 §24; 2017 c.422 §2; 2019 c.384 §21]

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

Source: Section 345.030 — License requirements; fingerprints; transfer of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.865 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.865
357.865 Filing copy of public record with State Archivist
Status: in_force

(1) With the approval of the State Archivist, an original or duplicate photocopy or other copy of any public record or writing may be filed with the State Archivist by any of the public officers mentioned in ORS 357.855 (Advice and assistance on public record problems) , or a political subdivision, for the purpose of insuring the preservation of such public record or writing.

(2) If the original public record or writing and any original photocopy in the possession of the public officer or political subdivision are lost, destroyed, mutilated or defaced, the photocopy or other copy filed with the State Archivist may be considered an original, with the same uses and effect as the original under ORS 192.050 (Copying records) . In this event the State Archivist upon request shall return the photocopy or other copy to the public officer or the successor of the public officer, or political subdivision, that filed it; or upon request may furnish the public officer or the successor of the public officer, or political subdivision, a duplicate photocopy or other copy upon payment of the cost thereof. [Formerly 358.060]

Source: Section 357.865 — Filing copy of public record with State Archivist; loss of original , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.177 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.177
342.177 Hearing and decision on charges
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Hearings under ORS 339.390 (Investigations by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of persons who are commission licensees) and 342.176 (Complaint process) shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) .

(b) Any hearing conducted under this section shall be private unless the person against whom the charge is made requests a public hearing. Students attending school in the employing district may not attend any hearing except as witnesses duly subpoenaed to testify with respect to the charges made. Students attending a public charter school that employs the person may not attend any hearing except as witnesses duly subpoenaed to testify with respect to the charges made. The person charged shall have the right to be represented by counsel and to present evidence and argument. The evidence must be confined to the charges.

(2) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission or the person charged may have subpoenas issued to compel attendance at the hearing. The person charged may have subpoenas issued by an attorney of record subscribed by the signature of the attorney or by the executive director of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena, other than the parties or officers or employees of the commission, shall receive fees and mileage as prescribed by law for witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2). The commission or the person charged shall have the right to compel the attendance and obedience of witnesses in the same manner as provided under ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) (2).

(3) The commission shall render its decision at its next regular meeting following the hearing. If the decision of the commission is that the charge described in ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) (1) has been proven, the commission may take any or all of the following disciplinary action against the person charged:

(a) Issue a public reprimand.

(b) Place the person on probation for a period not to exceed four years and subject to such conditions as the commission considers necessary.

(c) Suspend the license or registration of the teacher or administrator for a period not to exceed one year.

(d) Revoke the license or registration of the teacher or administrator.

(e) Revoke the right to apply for a license or registration.

(4) If the decision of the commission is that the charge is not proven, the commission shall order the charges dismissed.

(5) The commission shall notify in writing the person charged and the employing district or public charter school of the decision. [1965 c.100 §363; 1965 c.535 §11; 1973 c.228 §2; 1979 c.226 §3; 1989 c.149 §2; 1991 c.662 §3; 1997 c.165 §3; 1999 c.849 §§69,70; 2003 c.75 §33; 2005 c.444 §1; 2007 c.575 §14; 2009 c.706 §3; 2015 c.245 §13; 2019 c.618 §26]

Source: Section 342.177 — Hearing and decision on charges; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.374 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.374
339.374 Required background checks by education providers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 339.384 (Prohibitions and allowances related to hiring of applicant to be school employee) , before an education provider may hire an applicant for a position with the education provider as a school employee, the education provider shall:

(a) Require the applicant to provide:

(A) A list of the applicant’s current and former employers who are education providers.

(B) A written authorization that authorizes education providers identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to disclose the information requested under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(C) A written statement of whether the applicant:

(i) Has been the subject of a substantiated report of abuse or sexual conduct; or

(ii) Is the subject of an ongoing investigation related to a report of suspected abuse or suspected sexual conduct.

(b) Conduct a review of the employment history of the applicant with education providers by contacting the three most recent education providers identified in paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection and requesting from each education provider:

(A) The dates of employment of the applicant by the education provider.

(B) Whether the education provider conducted an investigation and determined that the applicant was the subject of any substantiated reports of abuse or sexual conduct related to the applicant’s employment with the education provider and, if so, the following additional information:

(i) The dates of any substantiated reports;

(ii) The definitions of “abuse” and “sexual conduct” used by the education provider when the education provider determined that any reports were substantiated; and

(iii) The standards used by the education provider to determine whether any reports were substantiated.

(c) For an applicant who is a commission licensee, request the commission to verify:

(A) That the applicant is a commission licensee; and

(B) Whether the commission has an ongoing investigation or has a substantiated report relating to conduct by the applicant that may constitute sexual conduct.

(d) For an applicant who is not a commission licensee, request the Department of Education to verify whether the department has an ongoing investigation or has a substantiated report relating to conduct by the applicant that may constitute sexual conduct.

(e) Conduct a nationwide criminal records check if required by ORS 326.603 (Authority of school districts and schools to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees and contractors) .

(2) Before an education provider may accept the services of a contractor, agent or volunteer, the education provider shall:

(a) For a person who is a commission licensee, request the commission to verify whether the commission has an ongoing investigation or has a substantiated report relating to conduct by the person that may constitute sexual conduct.

(b) For a person who is not a commission licensee, request the Department of Education to verify whether the department has an ongoing investigation or has a substantiated report relating to conduct by the person that may constitute sexual conduct.

(c) Conduct any background checks required under ORS 326.603 (Authority of school districts and schools to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees and contractors) , 326.604 (Authority of Department of Education to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees) or 326.607 (Background check policy for volunteers) . [2009 c.93 §7; 2012 c.92 §5; 2013 c.553 §3; 2019 c.618 §4; 2021 c.151 §5]

Source: Section 339.374 — Required background checks by education providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.510 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.510
350.510 Administration of Forestry Education Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Forestry Education Council shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the President of Oregon State University determines.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 350.530 (Review of allocations by President of Oregon State University) , a majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of:

(a) The chairperson;

(b) A majority of the members of the council; or

(c) The Dean of the College of Forestry at Oregon State University after consultation with the president. [Formerly 351.677]

Source: Section 350.510 — Administration of Forestry Education Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.065 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.065
329.065 Adequate funding required
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter is intended to be mandated without adequate funding support. Therefore, those features of this chapter which require significant additional funds shall not be implemented statewide until funding is available. [Formerly 326.740]

Source: Section 329.065 — Adequate funding required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.502 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.502
341.502 Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for student ordered to active duty
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The amount of the credit specified in ORS 341.499 (Rights of student ordered to active duty) (1)(b) shall be based on:

(A) The amount of room and board paid by the student for a term that the student does not complete because the student is ordered to active duty; and

(B) The amount of tuition and fees paid by the student for a course from which the student withdraws.

(b) The amount of the credit shall be prorated based on the number of weeks remaining in the term or course when the student withdraws.

(c) At the time a student withdraws from a course at a community college or from the community college, the student must elect to claim the credit:

(A) As a credit toward tuition and fees or room and board if the student reenrolls at the community college under ORS 341.499 (Rights of student ordered to active duty) (1)(c); or

(B) As a monetary payment.

(2) A student who elects to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section may change the method of claiming the credit to the method described in subsection (1)(c)(B) of this section by giving notice to the community college from which the student withdraws.

(3) A student who elects to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section must use the credit or change the method of claiming the credit under subsection (2) of this section within one year after release from active duty.

(4) A personal representative of a student who elected to claim the credit by the method described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section may claim a monetary payment upon presenting evidence to the community college that the student died while serving on active duty.

(5) Boards of education of community college districts shall adopt rules for the administration of this section, including rules that determine the amount of credit and the method by which the credit is prorated. [Formerly 341.532]

Source: Section 341.502 — Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for student ordered to active duty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.851 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.851
336.851 Creation
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon Digital Learning is created within the Department of Education. The purposes of Oregon Digital Learning are to provide:

(a) Online courses to kindergarten through grade 12 public school students; and

(b) Professional development related to online learning to kindergarten through grade 12 public school teachers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Oregon Digital Learning shall provide online courses to students that meet academic content standards as defined in ORS 329.007 (Definitions for chapter) and that meet other criteria adopted by the State Board of Education. Any person who teaches an online course to students must be properly licensed as required by ORS 342.173 (Effect of employing certain persons) for a person employed by a school district or education service district or properly registered as required by ORS 338.135 (Employees) for a person employed by a public charter school. All school districts and public charter schools may allow students to access the online courses offered to students by Oregon Digital Learning.

(b) Oregon Digital Learning shall provide professional development to support school districts that provide online learning, including professional development that will help school districts to identify and support students who would benefit from online learning opportunities.

(3) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may contract with:

(a) Education service districts, school districts, public charter schools, community colleges, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or any other public entity to provide online courses to students through Oregon Digital Learning.

(b) Any public or private entity to provide professional development through Oregon Digital Learning.

(4) Statutes and rules that apply to other school districts do not apply to Oregon Digital Learning except as provided under this section or by rule of the State Board of Education. Oregon Digital Learning is not considered a school district for purposes of apportionment of the State School Fund and the department may not receive a direct apportionment under ORS 327.008 (State School Fund) from the State School Fund for Oregon Digital Learning.

(5) The board may adopt the rules necessary for the administration of Oregon Digital Learning and shall adopt rules to establish:

(a) The procedure and criteria to be used for the selection of online courses to be offered to students through Oregon Digital Learning;

(b) The qualifications of students who may access online courses through Oregon Digital Learning;

(c) The number of credits for which students may access online courses through Oregon Digital Learning; and

(d) The student-to-teacher ratio for online courses offered through Oregon Digital Learning. [Formerly 329.840; 2019 c.383 §1]

Source: Section 336.851 — Creation; purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.360
359.360 Ownership of physical work of art remains with artist unless expressly transferred
Status: reserved

Whenever an exclusive or nonexclusive conveyance of any right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based on, distribute copies of or publicly display a work of fine art is made by or on behalf of the artist who created it or the owner at the time of the conveyance, ownership of the physical work of fine art shall remain with and be reserved to the artist or owner, as the case may be, unless such right of ownership is expressly transferred by an instrument, note, memorandum or other writing, signed by the artist, the owner or the duly authorized agent thereof. [1981 c.824 §3]

Source: Section 359.360 — Ownership of physical work of art remains with artist unless expressly transferred , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.790 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.790
357.790 Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund
Status: in_force

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

(2) The Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund consists of any moneys deposited in the fund from whatever source and may include moneys appropriated, allocated, deposited or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise and interest earned on moneys in the fund.

(3) The moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Library for the purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by the State Library, the State Library Board, public libraries established in accordance with ORS 357.410 (Authority of local government units for public libraries) , school libraries, tribal libraries as defined in ORS 357.206 (Financial assistance to public, school, tribal and academic libraries) or academic libraries in Oregon for the purpose of providing broadband access to eligible library facilities in this state.

(4) A public, school, tribal or academic library is eligible to receive matching funds under this section if the library:

(a) Receives federal moneys for the purpose of providing broadband access to the library;

(b) Takes steps to determine whether existing broadband infrastructure, including fiber-based broadband, may be integrated into the proposed broadband access project; and

(c) Meets any other eligibility requirements established by the State Library Board by rule.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before the State Library may distribute any state moneys under this section, the board shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, including rules setting criteria that govern the distribution of the moneys to eligible libraries.

(b) Rules adopted under this section must take into consideration any eligibility requirements established by the federal program awarding federal moneys. [2022 c.60 §6]

Source: Section 357.790 — Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund; matching funds to provide broadband access to libraries; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.635 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.635
341.635 Effect on state aid of scholarships and of certain admissions
Status: in_force

(1) In determining the amount of apportionment to the community college from the General Fund under ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) , tuition and fees allowed for scholarships authorized by ORS 341.478 (Scholarships) shall be considered as paid by the student.

(2) The district shall include the high school student attending the community college in determining the number of equivalent full-time students in classes for purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) and other laws governing the distribution of state and federal funds to such colleges. [Subsection (1) enacted as 1965 c.148 §2; subsection (2) enacted as 1965 c.262 §7; 1971 c.513 §66; 1989 c.258 §1; 1993 c.45 §141; 1995 c.67 §29]

Source: Section 341.635 — Effect on state aid of scholarships and of certain admissions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.600 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.600
343.600 State policy encouraging use of Braille
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of this state that students who are blind and who, due to lack of visual acuity or perception, cannot read printed material at a competitive rate of speed and with facility, or who have a reasonable expectation of visual deterioration, shall be encouraged to learn to read and write Braille. [Formerly 343.945; 2007 c.70 §107]

Source: Section 343.600 — State policy encouraging use of Braille , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.110 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.110
353.110 Authority to acquire private property
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University may acquire, by condemnation or otherwise, private property that is necessary or convenient in carrying out any power granted to the university. The right to acquire property by condemnation shall be exercised as provided by ORS chapter 35. [1995 c.162 §22; 2003 c.534 §14]

Source: Section 353.110 — Authority to acquire private property; condemnation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).