ORS § 329a.720 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.720
329A.720 Findings
Status: in_force

(1) Early educational investments are severely underfunded.

(2) There is a shortage of affordable and accessible child care in this state.

(3) Early learning and care providers have limited finances to facilitate expansion of a robust child care infrastructure.

(4) High-quality early child care investment promotes regional economic growth by increasing the number of jobs available within the child care and construction workforce sectors and by providing consistent, accessible and reliable care that is necessary to allow parents to participate in the labor force.

(5) Quality early learning and care facilities that are developmentally appropriate, inclusive of children with disabilities, culturally relevant and responsive and environmentally healthy support child brain development and the well-being of children and early learning and child care staff.

(6) Sustained public investment and technical assistance are necessary to overcome constraints and incentivize the development and expansion of early learning and care resources in this state.

(7) The purpose of ORS 329A.720 (Findings) to 329A.732 (Technical assistance) is to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for activities that promote increased early learning and care capacity across the state, in an amount determined on a case-by-case basis by the Oregon Business Development Department. [2023 c.523 §1]

Note: 329A.720 (Findings) to 329A.732 (Technical assistance) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329A.720 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.221 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.221
357.221 District formation
Status: in_force

(1) A library district may be created as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) and 357.216 (Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286) to 357.286 (Retirement system for employees) .

(2) In addition to other required matters, a petition for formation of a district shall state the method of election of the board of the proposed district from among the methods described in ORS 357.241 (Method of electing board members) . [1981 c.226 §2]

Source: Section 357.221 — District formation; petition requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.085 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.085
329.085 Assessment of schools and school districts required
Status: in_force

(1) To facilitate the attainment and successful implementation of educational standards under ORS 326.051 (Board functions) (1)(a) and 329.025 (Characteristics of school system) , the State Board of Education or its designee shall assess the effectiveness of each public school, public charter school and school district. The findings of the assessment shall be reported to the school or school district within six months.

(2) The board shall establish the standards, including standards of accessibility to educational opportunities, upon which the assessment is based.

(3) On a periodic basis, the board shall review school and school district standards and credit and performance requirements. The board shall seek public input in this process. [Formerly 326.755; 1995 c.660 §10a; 1997 c.17 §1; 2007 c.858 §6]

Source: Section 329.085 — Assessment of schools and school districts required; report; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.630 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.630
350.630 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

It is hereby determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding that:

(1) Independent institutions of higher education in the state educate a substantial share of all post-secondary students in Oregon and such nonpublic institutions make an important contribution to post-secondary education in Oregon.

(2) The state’s duty to support the achieving of public welfare purposes in education may be, in part, fulfilled by the state’s support of those nonsectarian educational objectives achieved through nonpublic post-secondary institutions.

(3) Many of Oregon’s private and independent institutions of higher learning face serious financial difficulties and, should any of these institutions be forced to close, many of their students would seek admission in public institutions creating an added financial burden to the state and an impairment of post-secondary education in Oregon. Such hazards may be substantially reduced and all education in the state improved through the purchase of nonsectarian educational services from Oregon’s private and independent institutions. [Formerly 352.710]

Source: Section 350.630 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.615 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.615
327.615 State Treasurer as trustee of funds
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer shall serve as trustee of any federal aid to education funds apportioned to the State of Oregon.

Source: Section 327.615 — State Treasurer as trustee of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.685 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.685
358.685 Duties of director
Status: in_force

In addition to any other duties or powers provided by law, the State Parks and Recreation Director may, with the advice of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 358.650 (Acceptance of historic artifact as gift to state) (1), accept, from whatever source, appropriations, gifts or grants of money or other property for the preservation of significant historic sites and properties, and use the money or property to preserve significant historic sites and properties.

(2) Sell or exchange property owned by the state and used for state heritage or historic preservation purposes if the director determines that the sale or exchange would be advantageous to the state for the preservation of significant historic sites and properties.

(3) Acquire by purchase, lease, agreement or gift real property and all appropriate interests therein for significant sites and properties of recreational value and purpose.

(4) Acquire by purchase, lease, agreement, gift or otherwise real property and all interests therein and establish, operate and maintain thereon significant historic sites and properties.

(5) Establish and develop significant historic sites and properties and prescribe rules governing the use of significant historic sites and properties established and developed under any other provision of state law.

(6) By rule prescribe reasonable fees for recreational uses of real property owned or managed by the administrator, unless those fees or user charges are otherwise prescribed by law or administrative rule.

(7) Enter into contracts with any person or governmental agency for the development and encouragement of programs and projects designed to preserve significant historic sites and properties.

(8) Perform the acts necessary for the establishment and implementation of programs designed to preserve significant historic sites and properties with agencies of the federal government.

(9) Offer and pay rewards for the arrest and conviction of any person who has violated any of the state heritage or historic preservation laws. No reward shall exceed $100 for a single arrest and conviction. [1983 c.231 §4; 1989 c.904 §57]

Source: Section 358.685 — Duties of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.331 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.331
327.331 Allowed student transportation costs
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to moneys distributed through the State School Fund, the Department of Education shall award grants to school districts as provided by subsections (5) and (6) of this section for up to 50 percent of student transportation costs described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A school district may receive a grant under this section only for student transportation costs:

(a) For which the school district does not receive any amount in distributions from the State School Fund under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) or any amount related to transit activities.

(b) That are incurred by the school district for the provision of transportation to students in grades 9 through 12 on:

(A) A school bus, as defined in ORS 801.460 (“School bus.”) ; or

(B) A school activity vehicle, as defined in ORS 801.455 (“School activity vehicle.”) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each school district may apply to the department for a grant under this section.

(b) The department shall review and approve applications based on criteria established by the State Board of Education and shall award grants as provided by subsections (5) and (6) of this section.

(c) The applications must include the total amount of the student transportation costs described in subsection (2) of this section and the purposes for which the student transportation costs were incurred.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (9), the department may not award a grant under this section directly to a public charter school.

(b) A school district that receives a grant under this section may transfer a portion of the grant to a public charter school based on the charter of the school or any other agreement between the school district and the public charter school.

(c) A public charter school that receives grant funds under this subsection shall use those funds for the student transportation costs described in subsection (2) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, the amount of each grant for a school district = the school district’s ADMw ´ (the total amount available for distribution to school districts as grants in each fiscal year ¸ the total ADMw of all school districts that receive a grant).

(b) As used in this subsection, “ADMw” means the extended weighted average daily membership as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) , 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) (1) and 338.165 (Special education students) (2).

(6) If the total amount of grants applied for under subsection (3) of this section exceeds the total amount available for distribution to school districts under this section, the department:

(a) Shall prioritize school districts that did not receive any public moneys in the previous school year for student transportation costs described in subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) May otherwise prioritize school districts or prorate distributions based on rules adopted by the board.

(7) Each school district shall deposit the grant funds it receives under this section in a separate account and shall apply amounts in that account to pay for student transportation costs described in the school district’s grant application.

(8) The board may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of the grant program.

(9) Nothing in this section affects a school district’s eligibility to receive a waiver as provided by ORS 327.043 (When district required to provide transportation) . [2018 c.62 §2]

Source: Section 327.331 — Allowed student transportation costs; calculation of grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.104 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.104
336.104 Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Account is established within the Department of Early Learning and Care Fund. Separate records shall be maintained for moneys in the account. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Early Learning and Care to use for the Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program described in ORS 336.101 (Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program) . [2013 c.728 §27; 2021 c.88 §2; 2021 c.631 §44]

Source: Section 336.104 — Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.039 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.039
341.039 Formation of community college service district
Status: in_force

(1) A petition submitted pursuant to ORS 341.025 (Petition for formation of district) may specify that the proposed district be organized as a community college service district. The formation of a community college service district shall comply with the provisions of ORS 341.025 (Petition for formation of district) to 341.125 (First board) . A petition affecting a territory that, in the judgment of the Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, will not generate an annual enrollment in excess of 1,000 full-time equivalent students after three years of operation shall be considered to be a petition for the formation of a community college service district.

(2) If formed, a community college service district shall in all respects be governed by the laws applicable to community college districts with the following exceptions:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 341.675 (Authority to incur bonded indebtedness) , community college service districts formed on or after July 1, 1997, may not incur bonded indebtedness for any purpose. This limitation shall not be construed to prohibit lease-purchase arrangements or other lawful forms of capital financing. A community college service district may hold and own buildings and grounds acquired through gifts or financing methods authorized by this section.

(b) The board of education for a community college service district shall annually review the programs and services of the service district. This review shall have as its purpose a determination of which services can most effectively and economically be delivered directly and which services can best be delivered through contracting arrangements. The direct hiring of faculty and staff is expressly permitted.

(3) After having been in operation for at least three years, a community college service district may submit to the electors of the district the question of whether the district shall operate as a community college district.

(4) Prior to submitting the question to the electors, the community college service district must have been in operation for three years, and must have secured the approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to hold the election. Before granting approval, the commission must find:

(a) The service district has acquired stability as demonstrated by a continuity of management, regularly adopted policies and procedures and adequate financial resources; and

(b) The service district has adopted a sound comprehensive plan that sets out the district’s instructional and capital plans for five years. [1989 c.261 §3; 1997 c.249 §102; 1997 c.271 §1; 1999 c.21 §67; 1999 c.211 §1; 2013 c.747 §49; 2015 c.366 §15]

Note: 341.039 (Formation of community college service district) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 341 by legislative action but was not added to any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 341.039 — Formation of community college service district; method to change to community college district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.586 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.586
348.586 Prohibited promotional activities for institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

An institution of higher education that operates in this state may not:

(1) Promise or guarantee employment, or overstate the availability of jobs, upon completion of an educational program or degree from the institution.

(2) Advertise inaccurately regarding length of time required to learn a trade or skill.

(3) Omit from an advertisement, or from promotional material, information indicating which educational programs are delivered by means of distance education.

(4) Advertise, or indicate in promotional material, that the institution is accredited, if the institution is not accredited.

(5) Solicit students for enrollment by advertising material in “help wanted” or similar columns in a magazine, newspaper or similar publication.

(6) Use advertising that does not identify the institution.

(7) Compensate or offer to compensate a student enrolled at the institution to act as an agent of the institution to solicit, refer or recruit a person for enrollment in the institution, other than through regular student employment. This subsection does not prohibit an institution from, during a calendar year, awarding tokens or gifts with an aggregate value of $100 or less to a student for referring a person to the institution. A token or gift may not be in the form of money.

(8) Pay any consideration to a person to induce the person to sign an enrollment agreement for an educational program.

(9) Imply or suggest that:

(a) The institution is affiliated with a government agency, public or private corporation, agency or association, if it is not so affiliated.

(b) The institution is a public institution, if it is not a public institution.

(c) The institution grants degrees, if the institution does not grant degrees.

(10) Use the phrase, “approved to operate,” or similar words or phrases, without indicating that “approved to operate” means compliance with standards set by law. If the Higher Education Coordinating Commission has authorized an institution to offer an approved degree program, the institution may indicate the approval but may not state or imply that:

(a) The institution or its educational programs are endorsed or recommended by the State of Oregon or the commission.

(b) The approval to operate means the institution exceeds minimum standards set by law.

(11) Direct any individual to perform an act that violates this section, to refrain from reporting unlawful conduct to the commission or any other government agency or to persuade a student not to complain to the commission.

(12) Compensate an employee involved in recruitment, enrollment, admissions, attendance or sales of educational materials to students on the basis of a commission, commission draw, bonus, quota or similar method related to the recruitment, enrollment, admissions, attendance or sales of educational materials to students.

(13) Require a student to provide personal contact information in order to obtain, from the institution’s Internet website:

(a) Educational program information required to be in the school catalog; or

(b) Any information required to be disseminated under the consumer information provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

(14) Offer an associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree without disclosing to students at the time of application whether the institution or the degree program is accredited and any known limitation of the degree, including, but not limited to:

(a) Whether completion of the educational program will meet license, registration, certificate or other authorization requirements to practice a profession or trade in this state.

(b) That a student enrolled in an institution that is not accredited is not eligible for federal financial aid programs. [2014 c.84 §4]

Note: See note under 348.582 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 348.586 — Prohibited promotional activities for institutions of higher education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.721 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.721
342.721 Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 342.723 (Prohibitions on school district employees) and 342.726 (Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances) :

(1) “Anabolic steroid” includes any drug or hormonal substance chemically or pharmacologically related to testosterone, all prohormones, including dehydroepiandrosterone and all substances listed in the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004. “Anabolic steroid” does not include estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids.

(2) “Performance-enhancing substance” means a manufactured product for oral ingestion, intranasal application or inhalation containing compounds that:

(a) Contain a stimulant, amino acid, hormone precursor, herb or other botanical or any other substance other than an essential vitamin or mineral; and

(b) Are intended to increase athletic performance, promote muscle growth, induce weight loss or increase an individual’s endurance or capacity for exercise.

(3) “School district employee” means:

(a) An administrator, teacher or other person employed by a school district;

(b) A person who volunteers for a school district; and

(c) A person who is performing services on behalf of a school district pursuant to a contract. [2007 c.395 §1]

Note: 342.721 (Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726) , 342.723 (Prohibitions on school district employees) and 342.726 (Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 342 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.721 — Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.556 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.556
341.556 Sources of compensation for faculty members
Status: in_force

(1) The board of a community college may authorize receipt of compensation for any faculty member from private or public resources, including, but not limited to, income from:

(a) Consulting;

(b) Appearances and speeches;

(c) Intellectual property conceived, reduced to practice or originated and therefore owned within the community college;

(d) Providing services or other valuable consideration for a private corporation, individual or entity, whether paid in cash or in-kind, stock or other equity interest or anything of value regardless of whether there is a licensing agreement between the community college and the private entity; and

(e) Performing public duties paid by private organizations, including institution corporate affiliates, that augments a faculty member’s publicly funded salary. Such income shall be authorized and received in accordance with policies and standards established by each board.

(2) Each board may not authorize compensation, as described in subsection (1) of this section, that, in the board’s judgment, does not comport with the mission of the community college or that substantially interferes with a faculty member’s duties to the community college.

(3) Any compensation described and authorized under subsection (1) of this section is considered official compensation or reimbursement of expenses for purposes of ORS 244.040 (Prohibited use of official position or office) and is not considered an honorarium prohibited by ORS 244.042 (Honoraria) . If authorization or receipt of the compensation creates a potential conflict of interest, the faculty member shall report the potential conflict in writing in accordance with standards of the board. The disclosure is a public record subject to public inspection.

(4) Compensation described and authorized under subsection (1) of this section that is not paid by the community college employing the faculty member is not salary for purposes of ORS chapter 238 or 238A.

(5) Each board shall adopt standards governing faculty outside employment and activities, including potential conflicts of interest, as defined by standards of the board and consistent with ORS 244.020 (Definitions) , and the public disclosure thereof, and procedures for reporting and hearing potential or actual conflict of interest complaints. [2017 c.413 §2; 2018 c.54 §1]

Source: Section 341.556 — Sources of compensation for faculty members; potential conflict of interest; reporting; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.415 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.415
329.415 Operating guides and grant procedures for ORS 329.395 to 329.425
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall prepare operating guides for child development programs and for teenage parent programs applicable to programs under ORS 329.395 (Definitions for ORS 329.395 to 329.425) to 329.425 (Grants under ORS 329.395 to 329.425) that are consistent with requirements imposed by the State Board of Education.

(2) The department shall review applications for approval of child development programs and teenage parent programs and may approve those programs after considering:

(a) The educational adequacy and type of programs.

(b) The number of students and children who are to be served by the program.

(c) The availability of trained personnel and facilities.

(d) The need for the programs in the applying district.

(3) In approving applications for child development programs, the department shall require that the school district use its grant for child development curriculum and in the formulation and initiation of on-site child development centers. Each center must be able to accommodate from 15 to 30 full-time equivalent spaces for children, distributed according to needs of the community.

(4) In approving applications for teenage parent programs, the department shall require that the school district use the grant in connection with appropriate education for teenage parents leading to graduation and in the formulation and development of appropriate on-site child care centers. Each center must be able to accommodate from 15 to 30 full-time equivalent spaces for children, distributed according to the needs of the teenage student-parents. [Formerly 336.880; 2007 c.858 §19]

Source: Section 329.415 — Operating guides and grant procedures for ORS 329.395 to 329.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.086 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.086
336.086 Standards for curriculum described in ORS 336.082
Status: in_force

The projects authorized by ORS 336.082 (Development of nondiscriminatory curriculum) should be designed to:

(1) Develop and test nondiscriminatory courses of study or parts of courses which feature predictable student achievement of prestated student performance objectives.

(2) Stimulate the implementation of innovative approaches to instruction within the various schools, providing training programs as necessary to familiarize faculty and administrators with newly developed instructional methodology.

(3) Be capable of objective evaluation within two years of commencement. [1975 c.423 §3]

Source: Section 336.086 — Standards for curriculum described in ORS 336.082 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.473 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.473
336.473 Instruction in oral health
Status: in_force

As an integral part of the health education curriculum for students in the public schools of this state, each school district must provide age-appropriate instruction in oral health. [2021 c.245 §1]

Note: 336.473 (Instruction in oral health) becomes operative July 1, 2025. See section 2, chapter 245, Oregon Laws 2021.

Note: Section 2, chapter 245, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Sec. 2. (1) Section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 336.473 (Instruction in oral health) ] becomes operative on July 1, 2025.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding the operative date set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the State Board of Education, no later than September 1, 2024, shall adopt any health education content standards necessary to enable school district compliance with the requirements of section 1 of this 2021 Act. The standards shall prescribe the grades in which instruction in oral health is provided to students.

(b) For the purpose of adopting health education content standards as provided by paragraph (a) of this subsection, the board shall consult with:

(A) Dental health professionals who have experience working in public health and with children; and

(B) The dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority, or the director’s designee.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district must first offer instruction that meets the health education content standards adopted under subsection (2) of this section no later than the 2025-2026 school year.

(b) Nothing in paragraph (a) of this subsection prevents a school district from first offering instruction that meets the requirements of section 1 of this 2021 Act at any time before the school year set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection. [2021 c.245 §2]

Source: Section 336.473 — Instruction in oral health , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.006 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.006
357.006 State Archives, databases, libraries and other services or resources to which ORS 357.001 to 357.200 do not apply
Status: in_force

Unless specifically identified, ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) to 357.200 (Miscellaneous Receipts Account) do not apply to:

(1) The State Archives, or to databases, information resources, subscription licenses or other services or resources provided by the State Archives; or

(2) The State of Oregon Law Library or county law libraries, or to legal databases, information resources, subscription licenses or other law-related services or resources. [2015 c.328 §31]

Note: 357.006 (State Archives, databases, libraries and other services or resources to which ORS 357.001 to 357.200 do not apply) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 357 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 357.006 — State Archives, databases, libraries and other services or resources to which ORS 357.001 to 357.200 do not apply , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.200 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.200
353.200 Rights of students ordered to active duty
Status: in_force

(1) A student at the Oregon Health and Science University who is a member of the military, a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or a member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States and who is ordered to federal or state active duty for more than 30 consecutive days has the following rights:

(a) With regard to a course in which the student is enrolled and for which the student has paid tuition and fees, the right to:

(A) Withdraw from the course, subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section;

(B) Receive a grade of incomplete and, upon release from active duty, complete the course in accordance with the practice of the university for completion of incomplete courses; or

(C) Continue and complete the course for full credit, subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of this section;

(b) The right to a credit described in ORS 353.202 (Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for students ordered to active duty) for all amounts paid for room, board, tuition and fees;

(c) If the student elects to withdraw from the university, the right to be readmitted and reenrolled at the university within one year after release from active duty without a requirement of redetermination of admission eligibility; and

(d) The right to continuation of scholarships and grants awarded to the student that were funded by the university or the Higher Education Coordinating Commission before the student was ordered to active duty. The commission may adopt rules for the administration of scholarships and grants described in this paragraph that are funded by the commission.

(2) If the student elects to withdraw from a course under subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section, the university may not:

(a) Give the student academic credit for the course from which the student withdraws;

(b) Give the student a failing grade or a grade of incomplete or make any other negative annotation on the student’s record; or

(c) Alter the student’s grade point average due to the student’s withdrawal from the course.

(3) A student who elects to continue and complete a course for full credit under subsection (1)(a)(C) of this section is subject to the following conditions:

(a) Course sessions the student misses due to active duty shall be counted as excused absences and may not adversely impact the student’s grade for the course or rank in the student’s class.

(b) The student may not be automatically excused from completing course assignments due during the period the student serves on active duty.

(c) A letter grade or a grade of pass may be awarded only if, in the opinion of the teacher of the course, the student completes sufficient work and demonstrates sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the grade.

(4) If a student at the university who is a member of the military, a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or a member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States is ordered to federal or state active duty for 30 or fewer consecutive days and misses a course session, assignment, examination or other course work due to serving on active duty or receiving medical treatment for an injury sustained on active duty:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) In accordance with a policy or practice of the university for excused absences, the student may complete any missed course assignment, examination or other course work after the student has returned from active duty or medical treatment and has been provided a reasonable amount of time to complete the assignment or other course work or prepare for and take the examination; or

(B) The teacher may award a letter grade or grade of pass without requiring the student to complete the missed assignment, examination or other course work if the teacher determines that the student has completed sufficient work and demonstrated sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the student’s grade without completion of the missed assignment, examination or other course work;

(b) The student’s grade may not be adversely impacted solely due to the late completion of an assignment, examination or other course work if the assignment, examination or other course work is timely completed under the provisions of paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection; and

(c) Course sessions the student misses due to active duty or medical treatment shall be counted as excused absences and may not adversely impact the student’s grade for the course or rank in the student’s class.

(5) The Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall adopt rules for the administration of this section.

(6) Nothing in this section prevents the university from providing rights in addition to those provided in this section to students who are ordered to federal or state active duty.

(7) As used in this section, “member of the military” means a person who is a member of:

(a) The Oregon National Guard or the National Guard of any other state or territory; or

(b) The reserves of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States. [2005 c.170 §8; 2005 c.836 §17; 2011 c.637 §257; 2012 c.106 §9; 2013 c.747 §152; 2018 c.82 §3]

Source: Section 353.200 — Rights of students ordered to active duty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.005
328.005 County school fund
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of each county shall create a county school fund.

(2) When a county governing body transfers federal forest reserve receipts under ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) (4) subject to a condition that such moneys be used only for a purpose described in ORS 328.205 (Power to contract bonded indebtedness) (1)(a) or (c), a school district receiving a share of such moneys may not use the moneys for any other purpose. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §43; 1965 c.491 §1; 1967 c.107 §1; 1971 c.294 §4; 1989 c.579 §2; 1997 c.821 §19; 2003 c.226 §6]

Source: Section 328.005 — County school fund; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.580 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.580
358.580 Selection of chairperson
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Heritage Commission 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 commission determines.

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

(3) The commission shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the commission. The commission also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the commission. [1995 c.428 §4]

Note: See note under 358.570 (Oregon Heritage Commission) .

Source: Section 358.580 — Selection of chairperson; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.390 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.390
342.390 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall meet at least once every six months at a place, day and hour determined by the commission. The commission shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission or as required by the executive director of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for the purposes of ORS 339.390 (Investigations by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of persons who are commission licensees) .

(2) A member of the commission who is employed at a public school or by a private educator preparation provider or by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) :

(a) May not receive compensation for services as a member.

(b) Shall receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties as provided by ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (2) and subject to any other applicable law regulating travel and other expenses for state officers.

(3) A member of the commission who serves on the commission in the capacity of a district school board member or as a member of the general public shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (1) and (2). [1965 c.535 §§7,8; 1991 c.662 §4; 1993 c.45 §172; 2011 c.637 §128; 2015 c.245 §23; 2015 c.647 §23; 2019 c.618 §28]

Source: Section 342.390 — Meetings; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.580 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.580
348.580 Agreements with community foundations
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the terms of the governing instruments and applicable law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may enter into agreements with one or more community foundations in Oregon to assume the management of the privately funded student aid programs of the commission. The commission may transfer to the community foundation any or all gifts or scholarship grants received by the commission from any private donor.

(2) All gifts or scholarship grant funds received by the commission that are not transferred to community foundations pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be placed in the hands of the State Treasurer, who is designated as the custodian thereof and who may hold, in the manner provided by law, the principal and interest on the gifts and grants. Funds may be withdrawn periodically by the commission to provide for administrative expenditures and make payments upon scholarships awarded by the commission.

(3) As used in this section, “community foundation” means an organization that is:

(a) A community trust or foundation within the meaning of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and section 1.170A-9(e)(10) of the Treasury Regulations thereunder;

(b) Exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and

(c) Not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. [Formerly 351.670; 1967 c.335 §42; 1987 c.394 §6; 1993 c.258 §1; 1995 c.12 §5; 1997 c.524 §1; 2011 c.637 §175; 2013 c.747 §119]

Source: Section 348.580 — Agreements with community foundations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.410 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.410
353.410 University powers regarding financing agreements and credit enhancement agreements
Status: in_force

Oregon Health and Science University may:

(1) Enter into agreements with third parties to hold financing agreement proceeds, payments and reserves as security for lenders, and to issue certificates of participation in the right to receive payments due from the university under a financing agreement. Amounts so held shall be invested at the direction of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors. Interest earned on any investments held as security for a financing agreement may, at the option of the board, be credited to the accounts held by the third party and applied in payment of sums due under a financing agreement.

(2) Enter into credit enhancement agreements for financing agreements or certificates of participation, provided that such credit enhancement agreements shall be payable solely from funds specifically pledged, budgeted for or otherwise made available by the university and amounts received from the exercise of property rights granted under such financing agreements.

(3) Use financing agreements to finance the costs of acquiring or refinancing real or personal property, plus the costs of reserves, credit enhancements and costs associated with obtaining the financing.

(4) Grant leases of real property with a trustee or lender. Such leases may be for a term that ends on the date on which all amounts due under a financing agreement have been paid or provision for payment has been made, or up to 20 years after the last scheduled payment under a financing agreement, whichever is later. Such leases may grant the trustee or lender the right to evict the university and exclude it from possession of the real property for the term of the lease if the university fails to pay when due the amounts scheduled to be paid under a financing agreement, or otherwise defaults under a financing agreement. Upon default, the trustee or lender may sublease the land to third parties and apply any rentals toward payments scheduled to be made under a financing agreement.

(5) Grant security interests in personal property to trustees or lenders.

(6) Make pledges for the benefit of trustees and lenders.

(7) Purchase fire and extended coverage or other casualty insurance for property that is acquired or refinanced with proceeds of a financing agreement, assign the proceeds thereof to a lender or trustee to the extent of their interest, and covenant to maintain such insurance while the financing agreement is unpaid, so long as available funds are sufficient to purchase such insurance. [1995 c.162 §20; 1999 c.291 §15]

Source: Section 353.410 — University powers regarding financing agreements and credit enhancement agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.365 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.365
332.365 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Education may adopt rules as necessary to carry out ORS 332.352 (Definitions for ORS 332.352 to 332.365) to 332.365 (Rules) . [2023 c.525 §7]

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

Source: Section 332.365 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.090 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.090
346.090 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 346.091 (Legislative findings) shall be known and may be cited as the Deaf Students’ Bill of Rights. [2023 c.317 §1]

Source: Section 346.090 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.007 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.007
348.007 Financial aid eligibility for students with modified or extended diplomas
Status: in_force

A student who receives a modified diploma or extended diploma under ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) may not be denied eligibility for financial aid to obtain post-secondary education in a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , community college or independent not-for-profit institution of higher education that operates in this state for the sole reason that the student did not receive a high school diploma. [2013 c.725 §2]

Note: 348.007 (Financial aid eligibility for students with modified or extended diplomas) 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 348.007 — Financial aid eligibility for students with modified or extended diplomas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.112 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.112
332.112 Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Native American items of cultural significance” means items or objects that are traditionally associated with a Native American or that have religious or cultural significance to a Native American.

(b) “Public school event” means a graduation ceremony, an award ceremony, a public meeting or any other public event held or sponsored by a school district.

(c) “School district” includes a school district, a public charter school, an education service district and the Oregon School for the Deaf.

(2) A school district may not prohibit a student from wearing Native American items of cultural significance at a public school event.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a school district from prohibiting an item or object that:

(a) Is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, a public school event; or

(b) Replaces a cap or gown customarily worn at a graduation ceremony. [2021 c.45 §1]

Note: 332.112 (Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 332 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 332.112 — Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.105 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.105
348.105 Loan obligations enforceable against minor
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Educational institution” means any post-secondary educational institution that is approved or accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, by its regional equivalent or by the appropriate official, department or agency of the state or nation in which the institution is located, and that is:

(A) A four-year college or university;

(B) A junior college or community college; or

(C) A technical, professional or career school.

(b) “Educational loan” means a loan or other aid or assistance for the purpose of furthering the obligor’s education at an educational institution.

(c) “Person” means an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any written obligation made by any minor in consideration of an educational loan received by the minor from any person shall be as valid and binding as if the minor had, at the time of making and executing the obligation, attained the age of majority, but only if prior to the making of the educational loan an educational institution has certified in writing to the person making the educational loan that the minor is enrolled, or has been accepted for enrollment, in the educational institution.

(3) Any obligation mentioned in subsection (2) of this section may be enforced in any action or proceeding against such person in the name of the person and shall be valid, insofar as the issue of age is concerned, without the consent thereto of the parent or guardian of such person. Such person may not disaffirm the obligation because of age nor may such person interpose in any action or proceeding arising out of the educational loan the defense that the borrower is, or was, at the time of making or executing the obligation, a minor.

(4) Any parent or legal guardian who did not consent to guarantee or otherwise ensure performance of the obligation mentioned in subsection (2) of this section is not liable for payment of such obligation. [Formerly 348.805; 1977 c.725 §2; 1995 c.343 §35; 2005 c.22 §244; 2013 c.1 §46]

Source: Section 348.105 — Loan obligations enforceable against minor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.360 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.360
357.360 Compliance with laws on taxes and bonds required
Status: in_force

No unit of local government or public library board shall be a party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c-7) of the Interstate Library Compact, nor levy a tax or issue bonds to contribute to the construction or maintenance of such a library, except after compliance with any laws applicable to public libraries relating to or governing the levying of taxes or the issuance of bonds. [1965 c.354 §4; 1975 c.476 §33]

Source: Section 357.360 — Compliance with laws on taxes and bonds required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.410 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.410
327.410 Apportionment of Distributable Income Account of Common School Fund among counties
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall transfer the balance of the Distributable Income Account of the Common School Fund established under ORS 273.105 (Distributable Income Account) , after deductions authorized by law, to the Superintendent of Public Instruction semiannually, or more frequently if the State Land Board so orders. The superintendent shall immediately apportion the amount transferred among the counties in proportion to the number of children resident in each county between the ages of 4 and 20 as determined pursuant to ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program) . The superintendent shall distribute to each school district within a county a share of the county’s apportionment that is based on the district’s average daily membership that resides within the county. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §32; 1967 c.421 §200; 1971 c.294 §2; 1982 s.s.2 c.1 §5; 2005 c.412 §1]

Source: Section 327.410 — Apportionment of Distributable Income Account of Common School Fund among counties; distribution to school districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.137 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.137
359.137 Staff
Status: in_force

The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall employ, in accordance with the State Personnel Relations Law, the staff necessary to allow the program to carry out the provisions of ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules) . [1993 c.209 §3]

Source: Section 359.137 — Staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.070 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.070
344.070 Revolving accounts for federally sponsored education or training
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may draw warrants upon any state fund to which federal funds for training or education have been credited, in payment of vouchers approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Director of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development pursuant to rules of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in favor of school districts, education service districts and community college districts, for such sums, not exceeding $100,000 for a single district in the aggregate, as the commission, by rule, shall determine. The warrants, upon delivery to the districts, shall constitute advances from state funds to enable the districts more readily to effectuate the purposes set forth in any federal law or regulation pertaining to career and technical education or other education or training sponsored by the federal government.

(2) The districts to which moneys are advanced shall be responsible for the full repayment to the state of all sums advanced. The advances are not within any limitation upon indebtedness prescribed by law for districts. The moneys advanced to districts may not exceed in the aggregate the moneys to the credit of the state fund from which they are paid, and shall constitute advances to the recipient district in anticipation of verified vouchers to be supplied therefor. The advances are to be used as revolving funds for the payment of the costs of career and technical education programs, including but not limited to job training, skill development and academic programs offered by youth job development organizations as defined in ORS 344.415 (Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425) . The advances shall be made only in those cases in which the federal government defrays all or part of the cost of such programs. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §435; 1965 c.102 §1; 1983 c.740 §109; 1989 c.491 §48; 1993 c.45 §244; 2009 c.94 §18; 2013 c.131 §5; 2013 c.747 §76; 2015 c.366 §81]

Source: Section 344.070 — Revolving accounts for federally sponsored education or training; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.163 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.163
332.163 Notices related to seismic risk category of school
Status: in_force

A school district or education service district:

(1) Must provide notification to the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries when the district:

(a) Constructs a new school building; or

(b) Modifies an existing school building in a manner that may affect the seismic risk category of a school; and

(2) May provide to the parents or legal guardians of the students of the district information about the seismic risk category of a school, as determined under an assessment process approved by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. [2012 c.61 §4]

Note: 332.163 (Notices related to seismic risk category of school) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 332 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 332.163 — Notices related to seismic risk category of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.270 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.270
348.270 Scholarships for children of public safety officers
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall award scholarships to any qualified student who is a child of a public safety officer who has suffered a qualifying death or disability.

(2) A student who wishes to receive a scholarship under this section shall submit an application in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this section, a student must:

(A) Be a child of a public safety officer who has suffered a qualifying death or disability;

(B) Be enrolled or have applied for enrollment at an institution of higher education in this state;

(C) Be under 25 years of age at the time that the student first submits an application under subsection (2) of this section;

(D) Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for each academic year and accept all state and federal aid grants available to the person, if eligible to file the application; and

(E) Not have achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution.

(b) A student who is awarded a scholarship under this section continues to be eligible for the scholarship if the student, in addition to satisfying the criteria specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection, makes satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution of higher education at which the student is enrolled.

(c) A student is eligible to receive a scholarship under this section for a maximum of the equivalent of four academic years.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the total amount of a scholarship awarded under this section shall be equal to the amount of tuition and all fees levied by the institution of higher education against the student reduced by any amounts received by the student in state and federal aid grants.

(b) For a four-year degree program, the maximum amount of a scholarship awarded under this section is $13,000 per academic year.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Child” means a person’s natural child, adopted child or stepchild.

(b) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in ORS 348.582 (Definitions) .

(c) “Permanent total disability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 656.206 (Permanent total disability) .

(d) “Public safety officer” means a corrections officer, fire service professional, parole and probation officer, police officer, reserve officer or youth correction officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(e) “Qualifying death or disability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 243.954 (Definitions for ORS 243.954 to 243.974) . [1973 c.784 §1; 1977 c.725 §6; 1995 c.162 §70; 1997 c.515 §1; 2001 c.730 §1; 2007 c.70 §146; 2011 c.506 §36; 2011 c.637 §150; 2011 c.642 §2; 2011 c.644 §§28,51; 2013 c.1 §47,48; 2013 c.116 §§2,3; 2013 c.180 §§36,37; 2013 c.747 §§92,93; 2014 c.12 §§1,2; 2015 c.174 §19; 2015 c.513 §§5,6; 2017 c.66 §36; 2018 c.23 §4]

Source: Section 348.270 — Scholarships for children of public safety officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.130 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.130
350.130 Enrollment and graduation rate of Oregon high school students at post-secondary institutions of education
Status: in_force

(1) Each post-secondary institution of education that operates in this state shall annually provide to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission:

(a) The number of Oregon high school graduates from each school district who are enrolled at the institution; and

(b) The graduation rate at the institution for Oregon high school graduates from each school district.

(2) The commission shall annually submit to the Department of Education the information provided under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The department shall annually provide to each school district the information related to high school graduates from that school district that is provided to the department under subsection (2) of this section. [2017 c.415 §1]

Source: Section 350.130 — Enrollment and graduation rate of Oregon high school students at post-secondary institutions of education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.635 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.635
350.635 Definitions for ORS 350.630 to 350.655
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 350.630 (Legislative findings) to 350.655 (Severability) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Private and independent institutions of higher education” or “institution” means any nonpublic and nonprofit college or university in the State of Oregon accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, and any chiropractic college located in this state and accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor.

(2) “Nonsectarian educational services” means the provision of instruction in secular subjects.

(3) “Secular subjects” means any course that is presented in the curriculum of a private and independent institution of higher education that is not hobby or recreational in nature or that does not advocate the religious teachings or the morals or forms of worship of any sect. [Formerly 352.720]

Source: Section 350.635 — Definitions for ORS 350.630 to 350.655 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.570 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.570
358.570 Oregon Heritage Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Parks and Recreation Department the Oregon Heritage Commission consisting of nine voting members appointed by the Governor and nine advisory members, as described in ORS 358.575 (Commission membership) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each voting member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following.

(c) A member is eligible for reappointment.

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

(3) A voting member of the commission is entitled to actual and necessary travel and other expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1995 c.428 §1; 1997 c.112 §1; 2011 c.372 §1]

Note: 358.570 (Oregon Heritage Commission) , 358.575 (Commission membership) , 358.580 (Selection of chairperson) and 358.585 (Rules) to 358.595 (Coordination of heritage activities) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 358.570 — Oregon Heritage Commission; establishment; terms of commission members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.750
329A.750 Department of Early Learning and Care responsible for administering federal funds
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall be responsible, as designated by the Governor, for administering funds received by the State of Oregon pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, the Child Care and Development Fund and other federal child care funds and grants received by the State of Oregon.

(2) Through the legislative budgeting process, the Legislative Assembly shall identify the portions of the funds received by the State of Oregon pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 to be spent to provide quality child care, to provide child care subsidies and for administrative expenditures. The department shall administer the funds according to the portions identified by the Legislative Assembly.

(3) The department shall submit an annual report to the Legislative Fiscal Office regarding the expenditures of the funds received by the State of Oregon pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 and the most recent estimate of the balance of the funds. [2021 c.631 §13]

Note: 329A.750 (Department of Early Learning and Care responsible for administering federal funds) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329A.750 — Department of Early Learning and Care responsible for administering federal funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.160 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.160
353.160 Audits
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter affects the constitutional duties and authority of the Secretary of State to audit public accounts. However, the Oregon Health and Science University shall conduct independent audits if the audits are considered advisable by the university. Subject to ORS 297.250 (Filing of risk assessment or audit by state agency with Division of Audits) , the audits are subject to the exclusive discretion and control of the university. The audits are subject to disclosure pursuant to ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [1995 c.162 §14; 2009 c.578 §3]

Source: Section 353.160 — Audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.091 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.091
346.091 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “school district” means a common or union high school district, an education service district, a state-operated school or any legally constituted combination of such entities.

(2) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind who utilize one or more modes of communication have the same rights and potential as children who are not deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind.

(3) School districts shall:

(a) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind appropriate screening and assessment of hearing and vision capabilities and communication and language needs at the earliest possible age and the continuation of screening and evaluation services throughout the educational experience.

(b) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind with individualized and appropriate early intervention to support the acquisition of solid language bases developed at the earliest possible age.

(c) Inform the parents or guardians of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind about all relevant services and programs and placement considerations, including the Oregon School for the Deaf, and provide opportunities for parents and guardians to fully participate in the development and implementation of their child’s education plan.

(d) Strive to provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind opportunities to meet and associate with adult role models who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind and who utilize varied communication modalities to learn advocacy skills, including self-advocacy.

(e) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind opportunities to meet and associate with their peers in the school environment and during school-sponsored activities.

(f) Provide direct instruction to children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind.

(g) Ensure individualized education programs developed, reviewed and revised for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind include communication and educational plans.

(h) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind placement that is best suited to each child’s individual needs including, but not limited to, social, emotional, communication and cultural needs, with consideration for the each child’s age, degree and type of hearing loss, academic level, mode of communication, style of learning, motivational level and amount of family support.

(i) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind individual considerations for free, appropriate education across a continuum of placement options required by law.

(j) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind full support services provided by qualified and certified professionals in their educational settings.

(k) Provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind full communication access to all programs in the child’s educational settings including, but not limited to, extracurricular activities, recess, lunch, media showings, driver education and public announcements.

(L) Ensure that parents and guardians of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind receive information from appropriately qualified and certified professionals on the medical, ethical, cultural and linguistic issues concerning individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind.

(m) Ensure that children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind have direct access to mental health and supporting services from qualified and certified providers fluent in the child’s primary mode of communication, including American Sign Language. [2023 c.317 §2]

Source: Section 346.091 — Legislative findings; school district responsibilities related to children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.579 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.579
328.579 Determination of tax in zones
Status: in_force

(1) If a school district is divided into tax zones under ORS 328.570 (Division of district into tax zones) to 328.579 (Determination of tax in zones) , the district board shall determine, make and declare each item of ad valorem property tax, as set forth in ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) (2), for each zone established in the district when the district board adopts its budget for any fiscal year.

(2) The operating tax rate for each tax zone of the district may not exceed the lesser of the statutory or permanent rate limit for operating taxes of the district established under ORS 310.200 (Purpose) to 310.242 (1997-1998 compression of consolidated rates) or section 11 (3), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. [2001 c.246 §5]

Source: Section 328.579 — Determination of tax in zones; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.447 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.447
342.447 Plans for recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall require each public educator preparation program in this state to prepare a plan with specific goals, strategies and deadlines for the recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators to accomplish the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a).

(2) The commission shall review the plans for adequacy and feasibility with the governing board of each public university with an educator preparation program and, after necessary revisions are made, shall adopt the plans.

(3) The commission shall provide guidance on:

(a) The contents of the plans;

(b) The commission’s initial and biennial review process, including timetables for revising plans; and

(c) Other matters necessary for carrying out the provisions of ORS 342.433 (Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449) to 342.449 (Short title) and 350.100 (Implementation of diverse educator recruitment plans) . [1991 c.434 §4; 2015 c.188 §6; 2015 c.245 §26; 2015 c.647 §28; 2015 c.767 §109; 2022 c.44 §2]

Source: Section 342.447 — Plans for recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.520 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.520
336.520 Community school program to provide for advisory involvement
Status: in_force

(1) The community school program shall provide for the active and continuous involvement on an advisory basis of institutions, groups and individuals in the community to be served by the program and the active and continuous involvement of local residents in the planning, development and operation of those programs and services deemed appropriate for their community.

(2) Local advisory bodies shall review needs, establish local goals and objectives, recommend priorities, identify available resources, promote programs, study progress, encourage interagency cooperation, suggest financing and evaluation methods and make recommendations to district school boards and local administrators. [1981 c.259 §4]

Source: Section 336.520 — Community school program to provide for advisory involvement; local advisory bodies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.583 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.583
358.583 Purpose and duties of commission relating to museums
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “museum” means a public institution or private nonprofit Oregon corporation primarily devoted to the acquisition and public exhibition of specimens, artifacts, articles, documents and other items that relate to history, anthropology, archaeology, science or art and that have historical significance.

(2) The purpose of this section is to direct the Oregon Heritage Commission to assist in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections and for heritage-related tourism and to assist in projects related to the heritage aspects of education and interpretation.

(3) In addition to the other duties of the commission, the commission shall:

(a) Make biennial competitive grants to museums for projects related to Oregon’s heritage, including but not limited to projects involving the collection and management of heritage collections, the promotion of heritage-related tourism and the provision of education and other interpretations related to heritage;

(b) With the assistance of the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Museums Association, determine the eligibility of a museum for a competitive grant;

(c) Advise, upon request, museum governing bodies, county governing bodies, city governing bodies and interested citizens of the availability of competitive grants; and

(d) Request, with the advice of the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Museums Association, rules for the State Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt under ORS 358.585 (Rules) for the purpose of carrying out the grant program. [Formerly 358.730]

Note: 358.583 (Purpose and duties of commission relating to museums) 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 358.583 — Purpose and duties of commission relating to museums , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.055 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.055
358.055 Oregon Trail
Status: in_force

The Oregon Business Development Department shall promote the Oregon Trail as a major tourist attraction in this state, consistent with maintaining the historical integrity of the Oregon Trail by:

(1) Preparing and distributing maps, brochures and other promotional literature that publicize the historical, cultural and recreational opportunities available along the Oregon Trail.

(2) Promoting the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Great Migration of 1843 on the Oregon Trail. [1989 c.1014 §3; 1993 c.736 §50]

Source: Section 358.055 — Oregon Trail; promotion as major tourist attraction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.690 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.690
350.690 Municipalities acting jointly
Status: in_force

All powers and duties provided in ORS 350.665 (Definitions for ORS 350.665 to 350.695) to 350.695 (Investment of revenues) may be exercised or discharged by two or more municipalities acting jointly. A municipality may issue revenue bonds to finance education facilities located within the boundaries of another municipality. [Formerly 352.815]

Source: Section 350.690 — Municipalities acting jointly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.465 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.465
328.465 Annual audit procedure
Status: in_force

(1) All school district boards and education service district boards shall cause to have prepared an annual audit of the books and accounts of the school district or education service district in the manner set forth in subsection (2) or (3) of this section. The audit reports must be filed with the administrative office for the county in which the administrative office of the district is located on or before November 1 of the year in which the audit is conducted.

(2) The school district board or education service district board may contract for its audit with the administrative office for the county in which the administrative office of the school district or education service district is located. The administrative office for the county shall secure the services of accountants who shall audit the books and accounts of the districts and file with the administrative office for the county a statement setting forth the financial condition of each district. A copy of the audit report of the district shall be sent to the appropriate board of the district. Each district, upon receipt of billing from the administrative office for the county, shall pay its share of the audit costs.

(3) A school district board or an education service district board may contract with accountants to audit the books and accounts of the district.

(4) Accountants under contract as described in subsection (2) or (3) of 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) .

(5) The audit required by this section must include an audit of those factors that are used to compute the State School Fund distribution under ORS 327.011 (Description of Local Revenues for purpose of State School Fund distributions) , 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) or 327.019 (State School Fund distribution computations for education service districts) . [1965 c.100 §64; 1975 c.770 §7; 1997 c.821 §22; 2003 c.226 §9; 2011 c.316 §1]

Source: Section 328.465 — Annual audit procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.079 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.079
336.079 English language learners
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “English language learner” means a student who:

(a) Has limited English language proficiency because English is not the native language of the student or the student comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the student’s level of English language proficiency; and

(b) Meets any other criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule.

(2) Specific courses to teach speaking, reading and writing of the English language shall be provided at kindergarten and each grade level to students who are unable to benefit from classes taught in English. The courses shall be taught at school until the students are able to benefit from classes conducted in English.

(3) The Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide plan to support students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program under this section.

(4) Each school district shall provide to the department any information required by the department for the purpose of preparing the report described in ORS 327.016 (Report related to State School Fund moneys received for English language learner programs) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Based on the report prepared as described in ORS 327.016 (Report related to State School Fund moneys received for English language learner programs) , the department shall identify school districts that are:

(A) Not meeting objectives and the needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program, taking into account the specific learning challenges and demographics of the students; or

(B) In need of targeted assistance.

(b) The department, in consultation with a school district identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection, shall establish the expected growth in student progress indicators, and the expected benchmarks for student progress indicators, for English language learners of the school district. The interventions shall be provided for four years after the school district has been identified.

(c) The department, in consultation with a school district identified under paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection, shall design and implement an accountability system of progressive interventions for the school district. The interventions shall be provided for four years after the school district has been identified.

(d) The department shall provide technical assistance to school districts that have been identified under paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection. Technical assistance shall be provided for four years after the school district has been identified.

(e) If a school district has been identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection for four years and has not met the expected growth in student progress indicators, and the expected benchmarks for student progress indicators, established under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the department shall direct the school district on how to expend moneys received under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c)(A)(ii) for up to three years. [1971 c.326 §3; 1993 c.45 §77; 2015 c.604 §8; 2016 c.21 §4]

Source: Section 336.079 — English language learners; statewide plan; interventions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.005
340.005 Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) :

(1) “Accelerated college credit program” has the meaning given that term by rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(2) “At-risk student” means:

(a) A student who qualifies for a free or reduced lunch program; or

(b) An at-risk student as defined by rules adopted by the board if the board has adopted rules to define an at-risk student.

(3) “Duplicate course” means a course with a scope that is identical to the scope of another course.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Eligible post-secondary course” means any nonsectarian course or program offered through an eligible post-secondary institution if the course or program may lead to high school completion, a certificate, professional certification, associate degree or baccalaureate degree.

(b) “Eligible post-secondary course” does not include a duplicate course offered at the student’s resident school.

(c) “Eligible post-secondary course” includes:

(A) Academic courses;

(B) Career and technical education courses; and

(C) Distance education courses.

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

(a) A community college;

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

(c) The Oregon Health and Science University.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Eligible student” means a student who is enrolled in an Oregon public school and who:

(A) Is 16 years of age or older at the time of enrollment in a course under the Expanded Options Program;

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Is in grade 11 or 12 at the time of enrollment in a course under the Expanded Options Program; or

(ii) Is not in grade 11 or 12, because the student has not completed the required number of credits, but who has been allowed by the school district to participate in the program;

(C) Has developed an educational learning plan as described in ORS 340.025 (Notification by student to school district) ; and

(D) Has not successfully completed the requirements for a high school diploma as established by ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) , the State Board of Education and the school district board.

(b) “Eligible student” does not include a foreign exchange student enrolled in a school under a cultural exchange program.

(7) “Expanded Options Program” means the program created under ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) .

(8) “Scope” means depth and breadth of course content as evidenced through a planned course statement including content outline, applicable state content standards where appropriate, course goals and student outcomes. [2005 c.674 §1; 2007 c.567 §1; 2009 c.94 §10; 2011 c.637 §120; 2017 c.726 §9; 2018 c.39 §3]

Source: Section 340.005 — Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.600 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.600
344.600 Unauthorized use of official rehabilitation data
Status: in_force

Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of vocational rehabilitation, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Human Services, no person shall solicit, disclose, receive, make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of, any list of or names of, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files or communications of the state or subdivisions or agencies thereof, or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties. [Amended by 1967 c.552 §7]

Source: Section 344.600 — Unauthorized use of official rehabilitation data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.715 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.715
354.715 Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings
Status: in_force

Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings shall be conducted in the manner provided by ORS 198.920 (Dissolution procedure) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . [1975 c.286 §11]

Source: Section 354.715 — Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.029 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.029
352.029 Definitions for ORS 352.025 to 352.146 and 352.388 to 352.415
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 352.025 (Legislative findings) to 352.146 (Faculty) and 352.388 (Definitions for ORS 352.388 to 352.415) to 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) :

(1) “Governing board” means a governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) that manages the affairs of the university by exercising and carrying out all of the powers, rights and duties that are expressly conferred upon the governing board by law, or that are implied by law or are incident to such powers, rights and duties.

(2) “State bonds” means “bonds” as defined in ORS 286A.001 (Definitions for ORS chapter 286A) that are issued by the State Treasurer. [2013 c.768 §2; 2015 c.767 §148; 2017 c.440 §9]

Source: Section 352.029 — Definitions for ORS 352.025 to 352.146 and 352.388 to 352.415 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.450 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.450
328.450 School warrant procedure
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “school district obligation” includes salaries of district employees and other regularly contracted services.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 328.445 (Disbursement of school funds by check or warrant) (2), warrants in payment of school district obligations shall be issued only when there are insufficient funds to pay the warrant and shall be indorsed “not paid for want of funds”. Warrants may be issued at the end of each school month, if necessary. School warrants shall not be issued without a vote of the district school board. They must be signed by the chairperson of the board and countersigned by the district clerk. If the chairperson is absent or unable to execute the warrants, the board may authorize any member of the board to act as chairperson in executing the warrants.

(3) Unless the district school board has designated a lower rate of interest, which rate must appear on the face of the warrants, warrants indorsed “not paid for want of funds” shall draw the legal rate of interest from date of indorsement until paid.

(4) Funds becoming available for payment of warrants indorsed “not paid for want of funds” shall be applied in payment in the order in which the warrants were so indorsed. [Amended by 1965 c.100 §68]

Source: Section 328.450 — School warrant procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.146 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.146
343.146 Determination of eligibility for special education services
Status: in_force

(1) To receive special education, children with disabilities shall be determined eligible for special education services under a school district program approved under ORS 343.045 (Criteria for development and operation of special programs) and as provided under ORS 343.221 (Special education required) .

(2) Before initially providing special education, the school district shall ensure that a full and individual evaluation is conducted to determine the child’s eligibility for special education and the child’s special educational needs.

(3) Eligibility for special education shall be determined pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(4) Each school district shall conduct a reevaluation of each child with a disability in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(5) If a medical examination is required as part of an initial evaluation or reevaluation, the examination must be given by:

(a) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or by the appropriate authority in another state;

(b) A naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or by the appropriate authority in another state;

(c) A nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) or by the appropriate authority in another state; or

(d) A physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or by the appropriate authority in another state.

(6) If a vision examination is required as part of an initial evaluation or reevaluation, the examination must be given by:

(a) A person licensed to practice optometry under ORS chapter 683 or by the appropriate authority in another state; or

(b) A physician who specializes in ophthalmology and who is licensed under ORS chapter 677 or by the appropriate authority in another state.

(7) If an audiological assessment is required as part of an initial evaluation or reevaluation, the assessment must be given by an audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681 or by the appropriate authority in another state.

(8) The information obtained in an examination or assessment performed under subsection (5), (6) or (7) of this section must be reported by the practitioner who performed the examination or assessment to the school district in which the child is or will be enrolled. [1999 c.989 §12; 2005 c.662 §2; 2007 c.86 §4; 2017 c.356 §30; 2019 c.171 §1]

Source: Section 343.146 — Determination of eligibility for special education services; evaluation; reevaluation; examinations and assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.585 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.585
336.585 Education for children enrolled in Juvenile Detention Education Program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Juvenile Detention Education Program” means the program defined in ORS 326.695 (Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712) .

(b) “Resident district” means the school district in which the parents or legal guardian, if any, of a child resided at the time of the child’s enrollment in the Juvenile Detention Education Program. If the child has no parents or legal guardian, or none can be located, the resident district is the school district in which the child is physically located.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall provide or cause to be provided appropriate education for children enrolled in an educational program under the Juvenile Detention Education Program. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may contract with a school district or education service district to provide or cause to be provided appropriate education to children enrolled in an educational program under the Juvenile Detention Education Program. For the purpose of this section, an appropriate education includes transition services from the Juvenile Detention Education Program into school settings and workforce preparation programs and any necessary ongoing support for a transition.

(b) An education service district that provides education as provided by this subsection and that awards high school diplomas:

(A) May not impose requirements for a high school diploma that are in addition to the requirements prescribed by ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) (2)(a) or by rule of the State Board of Education; and

(B) Must accept any credits previously earned by children in another school or educational program in this state and apply those credits toward the requirements prescribed by ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) (2)(a) or by rule of the State Board of Education.

(3) The superintendent shall pay the costs of providing education to children enrolled in an educational program under the Juvenile Detention Education Program from the State School Fund grant allocated for that purpose under ORS 327.026 (State School Fund grant for programs) .

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards to be applied to the operation of the Juvenile Detention Education Program, including standards that allow a school district or an education service district under contract with the superintendent to:

(a) Implement an assessment system as provided by ORS 329.485 (Statewide assessment system) .

(b) Administer a nationally normed assessment as provided by ORS 329.488 (Nationally normed assessment) .

(c) Participate in the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program established by ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) .

(d) Receive funds under ORS chapter 329.

(5) The superintendent shall ensure that the resident district of each child enrolled in an educational program under the Juvenile Detention Education Program is notified, if the resident district can be reasonably identified. The purposes of the notification include, but are not limited to:

(a) Removing the child from the resident district’s census;

(b) Facilitating transfers of the child’s educational records; and

(c) Facilitating planning for the child’s possible return to the resident district. [Formerly 339.205; 2001 c.681 §8; 2011 c.315 §1; 2013 c.1 §31; 2013 c.747 §41; 2018 c.18 §1; 2022 c.81 §8]

Source: Section 336.585 — Education for children enrolled in Juvenile Detention Education Program; costs; rules; notification to resident district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.450 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.450
358.450 Election of first heritage district board
Status: in_force

(1) Five district board members shall be elected at the election for heritage district formation. Nominating petitions or declarations of candidacy described in ORS 249.031 (Contents of petition or declaration) shall be filed with the county governing body. The fee for a declaration of candidacy shall be as prescribed in ORS 255.235 (Nomination of candidates for election to district boards) .

(2) If the effective date of the formation of the district occurs in an odd-numbered year, two district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for two-year terms. If the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year, two district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for one-year terms.

(3) Each district board member shall hold office until election and qualification of a successor. [Formerly 198.977]

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

Source: Section 358.450 — Election of first heritage district board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.015 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.015
338.015 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter that new types of schools, called public charter schools, be created as a legitimate avenue for parents, educators and community members to take responsible risks to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system. The Legislative Assembly seeks to create an atmosphere in Oregon’s public school system where research and development of new learning opportunities are actively pursued. The provisions of this chapter should be interpreted liberally to support the goals of this section and to advance a renewed commitment by this state to the mission, goals and diversity of public education. It is the intent that public charter schools may serve as models and catalysts for the improvement of other public schools and the public school system. The goals of public charter schools shall be to:

(1) Increase student learning and achievement;

(2) Increase choices of learning opportunities for students;

(3) Better meet individual student academic needs and interests;

(4) Build stronger working relationships among educators, parents and other community members;

(5) Encourage the use of different and innovative learning methods;

(6) Provide opportunities in small learning environments for flexibility and innovation, which may be applied, if proven effective, to other public schools;

(7) Create new professional opportunities for teachers;

(8) Establish additional forms of accountability for schools; and

(9) Create innovative measurement tools. [1999 c.200 §1]

Source: Section 338.015 — Legislative intent; goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.400 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.400
339.400 Training
Status: in_force

(1) An education provider shall provide to school employees each school year training on:

(a) The prevention and identification of abuse and sexual conduct;

(b) The obligations of school employees under ORS 339.388 (Report of abuse or sexual conduct) and 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) and under policies adopted by the school board to report suspected abuse and suspected sexual conduct; and

(c) Appropriate electronic communications with students as provided by ORS 339.372 (Policies of school boards on reporting of suspected abuse and suspected sexual conduct) (11).

(2) An education provider shall provide to contractors, agents and volunteers each school year information on:

(a) The prevention and identification of abuse and sexual conduct;

(b) The obligations of school employees under policies adopted by the school board to report abuse and sexual conduct; and

(c) Appropriate electronic communications with students as described in ORS 339.372 (Policies of school boards on reporting of suspected abuse and suspected sexual conduct) (11).

(3) An education provider shall make the training provided under subsection (1) of this section available each school year to contractors, agents and volunteers and to parents and legal guardians of students who attend a school operated by the education provider. The training shall be provided separately from the training provided to school employees under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) An education provider shall make available each school year to students who attend a school operated by the education provider a training that is designed to prevent abuse and sexual conduct. [Formerly 339.377; 2012 c.92 §8; 2019 c.618 §10]

Source: Section 339.400 — Training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.398 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.398
348.398 Establishment of program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall establish a program to increase the number of licensed speech-language pathologists and certified speech-language pathology assistants employed in the education service districts and school districts of this state.

(2) Through the program, the department shall distribute moneys to education service districts and school districts to provide:

(a) Stipends to licensed speech-language pathologists or certified speech-language pathology assistants who are participants in the program; and

(b) Stipends to licensed speech-language pathologists who provide supervision and mentoring to participants in the program.

(3) To be eligible to participate in the program established by the Department of Education under this section and to receive a stipend under subsection (2)(a) of this section, a licensed speech-language pathologist or a certified speech-language pathology assistant must:

(a) Agree to be employed for a minimum of two years as a speech-language pathologist or a speech-language pathology assistant by an education service district or a school district that is willing to sponsor the pathologist or assistant for purposes of the program;

(b) Agree to work under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed speech-language pathologist employed by an education service district or a school district; and

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

(4) The State Board of Education shall establish by rule the amount of stipends allowed under subsection (2) of this section and a method for distributing to education service districts and school districts moneys to be used for stipends.

(5) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2007 c.839 §22; 2023 c.570 §5]

Note: 348.398 (Establishment of program) and 348.406 (Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 348.398 — Establishment of program; stipends; eligibility; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.515 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.515
339.515 Uniform reporting system
Status: in_force

(1) In order to meet the goals described in ORS 339.510 (Student accounting system) , the Department of Education shall develop a system of uniform reporting and shall assist school districts in establishing such systems, with appropriate allowances being made for the size of districts and their existing reporting systems.

(2) The department shall provide training and technical assistance to school district personnel so that, statewide, the student accounting system produces uniform and accurate reports. [1991 c.805 §2]

Source: Section 339.515 — Uniform reporting system; training and technical assistance in using system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.135 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.135
329A.135 Duties of department related to resource and referral system
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall implement federal requirements for the resource and referral system.

(2) The department shall establish criteria for proposals, prepare requests for proposals, receive proposals and award grants or enter into agreements to establish, support, fund, maintain and expand resource and referral entities. [2017 c.187 §8; 2021 c.631 §39; 2022 c.27 §§5,6]

Source: Section 329A.135 — Duties of department related to resource and referral system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.830 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.830
343.830 Summer programs for migrant children
Status: in_force

School districts may establish summer programs for migrant children to supplement the regular school program and provide instruction in those educational areas in which the migrant child needs special help. The summer programs may be attended by migrant children who will attend regular school sessions in the ensuing school year. [1961 c.502 §§7,8; 1963 c.570 §31; 1965 c.100 §431]

Source: Section 343.830 — Summer programs for migrant children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.605 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.605
350.605 Public purpose to encourage and increase opportunities in independent higher education
Status: in_force

Based on the legislative findings described in ORS 350.600 (Legislative findings) , the Legislative Assembly declares that it is an important public interest to encourage and increase opportunities in independent higher education for the people of Oregon. [Formerly 352.667]

Source: Section 350.605 — Public purpose to encourage and increase opportunities in independent higher education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.518 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.518
341.518 Tuition waiver for students 65 years of age or older
Status: in_force

(1) The board of education of a community college district shall direct each community college under its control to waive tuition for any course audited by an Oregon resident 65 years of age or older if:

(a) Space is available in the course for additional students to register after tuition-paying students have registered;

(b) The department in which the course is being taught approves;

(c) The auditing student is registered for eight credits or fewer per term; and

(d) The course is a lower-division collegiate course.

(2) Each community college may charge the student attending under subsection (1) of this section fees associated with the course being audited.

(3) The board of education of a community college district may develop rules for implementation of this section, including rules relating to registration, admission and fees. [Formerly 341.534]

Note: 341.518 (Tuition waiver for students 65 years of age or older) 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 341.518 — Tuition waiver for students 65 years of age or older; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.240 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.240
345.240 Discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No career school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) shall refuse admission to or discriminate in admission against or discriminate in giving instruction to any person otherwise qualified.

(2) Any violation of this section is an unlawful practice under ORS chapter 659A. Any person unlawfully discriminated against under this section may file a complaint under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(3) A certified copy of a finding by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.850 (Hearing) that the school has violated this section shall be adequate proof of the violation.

(4) As used in this section, “discriminate” has the meaning given “discrimination” in ORS 659.850 (Discrimination in education prohibited) . [Amended by 1957 c.724 §11; 1973 c.714 §4; 1989 c.333 §14; 1993 c.45 §266; 1995 c.343 §13; 2001 c.621 §77]

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

Source: Section 345.240 — Discrimination prohibited; complaint , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.070 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.070
345.070 Registered agent identification credential
Status: in_force

The employing school shall issue an identification credential to each agent registered under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) in the form and size prescribed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Each agent shall carry the credential at all times while engaged as an agent of the school. [Amended by 1961 c.268 §8; 1975 c.478 §8; 1989 c.333 §7; 2012 c.104 §27]

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

Source: Section 345.070 — Registered agent identification credential , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.553 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.553
326.553 Annual assessment
Status: in_force

(1) If the Interstate Commission levies an annual assessment as described in Article XIV of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under ORS 326.552 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) , the Department of Education shall fund the annual assessment.

(2) For purposes of funding the annual assessment, the department may accept contributions of funds and assistance from any source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the funds not inconsistent with the purposes of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under ORS 326.552 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) . [2014 c.110 §2]

Source: Section 326.553 — Annual assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.442 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.442
341.442 Aviation maintenance program in neighboring state
Status: in_force

If a community college offers a program of instruction in aviation maintenance that takes place in a neighboring state at an airport owned and operated pursuant to an agreement between a city in this state and a county in the neighboring state, course work by students in the program shall be deemed to have occurred within this state and may be considered as clock hours of instruction in determining full-time equivalency for purposes of ORS 341.626 (Distribution of state aid) . [2023 c.154 §2]

Source: Section 341.442 — Aviation maintenance program in neighboring state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.990 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.990
329A.990 Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

A person who violates ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) commits a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of violation is a separate offense. [Formerly 657A.990]

Source: Section 329A.990 — Criminal penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.750 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.750
344.750 Ratios of apprentices or trainees
Status: in_force

In addition to the provisions of ORS 344.745 (Youth apprenticeship, training and work based learning programs) , in each program:

(1) The State Apprenticeship and Training Council shall establish by rule appropriate youth apprentice or trainee ratios.

(2) The employer shall provide workers’ compensation coverage for the youth apprentices and trainees as required by ORS 656.033 (Coverage for participants in work experience or school directed professional training programs) .

(3) The youth apprentice or trainee shall begin at a wage that is not less than the state minimum wage.

(4) Youth apprentices and trainees shall be evaluated for wage increases consistent with the policies established by the participating local apprenticeship or training committee.

(5) Youth apprentices and trainees shall not be employed on projects subject to the federal Davis-Bacon Act or on projects subject to ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) , except ORS 279C.820 (Advisory committee to assist commissioner) , 279C.825 (Fees) , 279C.865 (Civil penalties) and 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) .

(6) The youth apprentice’s or trainee’s combined in-school coursework and related training, as well as on-the-job training and other training experiences, shall not exceed 44 hours per week.

(7) Employment with the employer shall not exceed 20 hours per week while the student is enrolled in school classes. All or a portion of the on-the-job training shall be used to meet graduation requirements.

(8) Participating students who fail to regularly attend and make satisfactory progress in in-school courses and required related training or who leave high school prior to graduation or completion of their high school requirements shall automatically be removed from the youth apprenticeship program. [1991 c.859 §2; 1993 c.45 §258; 1993 c.765 §28; 1995 c.298 §1; 2003 c.794 §257]

Source: Section 344.750 — Ratios of apprentices or trainees; rules; workers’ compensation coverage required; wages; hours; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.525 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.525
350.525 No obligation to fund subaccount
Status: in_force

ORS 350.500 (Forestry Education Council) to 350.530 (Review of allocations by President of Oregon State University) do not establish any obligation or expectation for the appropriation of General Fund moneys to the subaccount described in ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) or any obligation or expectation that moneys from forest products harvest taxes will be increased or reallocated for deposit to the subaccount described in ORS 350.520 (Public University Fund subaccount for professional forestry education) . [Formerly 351.682]

Note: 350.525 (No obligation to fund subaccount) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 350 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 350.525 — No obligation to fund subaccount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.607 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.607
348.607 Fee for exemption application
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may impose a fee on a school that applies for an exemption under ORS 348.604 (Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615) .

(b) The amount of the fee may not exceed the actual cost to the commission of determining the school’s compliance with the requirements for an exemption under ORS 348.604 (Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615) , and may not exceed $1,000.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 348.604 (Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615) or 348.608 (Certification by exempt school) or section 6, chapter 546, Oregon Laws 2005, the commission may not impose requirements for a religious exemption from ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) . [2005 c.546 §4; 2007 c.325 §5; 2011 c.637 §184; 2013 c.593 §2]

Note: See note under 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615) .

Source: Section 348.607 — Fee for exemption application; prohibition on requirements for religious exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.470 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.470
357.470 Board organization
Status: in_force

After appointment, the public library board shall meet and organize by the election of a chairperson from among its members. The librarian shall serve as secretary to the board and keep the record of its actions. [Amended by 1955 c.432 §9; 1975 c.112 §5; 1975 c.476 §23]

Source: Section 357.470 — Board organization; name of library , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.877 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.877
327.877 School district qualifications for apportionments
Status: in_force

To qualify for an apportionment under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) , a school district must:

(1) Meet the requirements for eligibility adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 327.883 (Rules for eligibility requirements, biennial plan guidelines, biennial plan submission deadlines, reporting criteria and audit processes) ; and

(2) Obtain approval of a biennial plan for the proposed use of the amount apportioned under ORS 327.859 (Apportionments to school districts) . [2017 c.1 §13]

Note: See note under 327.850 (Short title) .

Source: Section 327.877 — School district qualifications for apportionments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.402 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.402
352.402 Eligibility of public universities to receive proceeds from state bonds
Status: in_force

(1) A public university may elect to remain eligible to receive proceeds of state bonds. If a public university requests the State Treasurer to issue state bonds for the benefit of the university that are authorized under Article XI-F(1) or XI-Q of the Oregon Constitution or ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) , and the state bonds are intended to be repaid in whole or in part by university revenues or other moneys under the control of the university, the university may not issue revenue bonds pursuant to ORS 352.388 (Definitions for ORS 352.388 to 352.415) to 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) unless the university first certifies to the State Treasurer, in a form and manner required by the State Treasurer, the sufficiency of the university’s cash flow to pay any loans from state agencies funded with the proceeds of state bonds and to pay costs for:

(a) State bonds issued for the benefit of the public university pursuant to Article XI-F(1) or XI-Q of the Oregon Constitution or ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) ; and

(b) Revenue bonds issued pursuant to ORS 352.388 (Definitions for ORS 352.388 to 352.415) to 352.415 (Repayment of outstanding state bonds and other obligations by public university) .

(2) A public university must transmit the certification required under subsection (1) of this section to the State Treasurer by the earlier of:

(a) 30 days before issuing the bonds; or

(b) 10 days prior to the date the bonds are offered for sale to investors.

(3) A public university that issues revenue bonds of the university, or executes other obligations related to the revenue bonds, without making the certification required under this section is not eligible to receive proceeds of the state bonds described in subsection (1) of this section after January 1, 2024.

(4) As used in this section, “public university” means a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . [Formerly 351.369; 2017 c.440 §28; 2023 c.237 §3]

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

Source: Section 352.402 — Eligibility of public universities to receive proceeds from state bonds; requirements; certification to the State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.840 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.840
342.840 Determination of length of service for probationary teacher
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining length of service for a probationary teacher, a teacher employed for 135 consecutive days in any school year shall receive credit for a full year of employment. At least 30 consecutive days of employment in the same district in a successive year shall be sufficient to keep the service intact, and the teacher shall not lose credit for previous probationary years served. [1981 c.299 §3]

Note: 342.840 (Determination of length of service for probationary teacher) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly and was added to 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) but was not added to or made a part of any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 342.840 — Determination of length of service for probationary teacher , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.004 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.004
357.004 Definitions for ORS 357.001 to 357.200
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 357.001 (Legislative findings) to 357.200 (Miscellaneous Receipts Account) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Depository library” means a library that is designated as such under ORS 357.095 (Designation of depository libraries) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Issuing agency” means state government, as that term is defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) .

(b) “Issuing agency” does not include any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or office, department or activity under the control of the university.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Public document” means informational matter produced for public distribution or access regardless of format, medium, source or copyright, originating in or produced with the imprint of, by the authority of or at the total or partial expense of any state agency. “Public document” includes informational matter produced on computer diskettes, CD-ROMs, computer tapes, the Internet or in other electronic formats.

(b) “Public document” does not include:

(A) Correspondence, forms, interoffice or intraoffice memoranda;

(B) Legislative bills;

(C) Oregon Revised Statutes or any edition thereof; or

(D) Reports and publications of the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Tax Court. [1995 c.69 §4; 2005 c.33 §2; 2011 c.637 §262; 2013 c.768 §140; 2015 c.767 §169]

(Duties, Powers and Location)

Source: Section 357.004 — Definitions for ORS 357.001 to 357.200 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.530 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.530
348.530 Powers
Status: in_force

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may:

(1) Negotiate for and contract with private and governmental agencies for the establishment of financial aid programs.

(2) Receive gifts of any type, including gifts of stock and real property, for the purpose of establishing, continuing and increasing financial aid.

(3) Administer any form of financial aid submitted to and accepted for administration by the commission.

(4) Authorize payment from funds appropriated therefor, of costs, commissions, attorney fees and other reasonable expenses, including refund of overpayment of fees, that are related to and necessary for making and protecting guaranteed loans and recovering moneys and loans and management of property acquired in connection with such loans.

(5) Sue and be sued.

(6) Cooperatively coordinate all types of financial aid activities.

(7) Deny financial aid to any student owing a refund or in default on financial aid previously made available to that student. [Formerly 351.645; 1967 c.430 §5; 1973 c.721 §5; 1977 c.725 §9; 1981 c.209 §1; 1987 c.48 §1; 1995 c.179 §8; 1997 c.652 §35; 2003 c.360 §§1,2; 2007 c.426 §§2,3; 2011 c.637 §172; 2013 c.747 §115; 2015 c.513 §17]

Source: Section 348.530 — Powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.405 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.405
332.405 Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board shall provide transportation for pupils or combinations of pupils and other persons to and from school-related activities where required by law or when considered advisable by the board.

(2) The board may furnish board and room for pupils in lieu of transportation when reasonable board and room can be provided at equal or less expense than transportation. The board may also provide board and room in a facility that existed on July 1, 1998, or a replacement facility for that facility, for pupils attending a district school as described in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) (6)(a)(B) or through a power of attorney authorized under ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) (2). This subsection does not apply to a pupil who attends a district school through a power of attorney and who is a foreign exchange student enrolled in a school under a cultural exchange program.

(3) The transportation costs or expenses for board and room shall be paid from funds available to the district for that purpose.

(4) The district school board may expend district funds to improve or provide for pedestrian facilities off district property if the board finds that the expenditure reduces transportation costs of the district and enhances the safety of pupils going to and from schools of the district. [Formerly 338.010; 1981 c.237 §1; 1981 c.403 §3; 1993 c.45 §53; 1999 c.961 §4; 2011 c.718 §17; 2019 c.57 §16]

Source: Section 332.405 — Transportation; board and room; pedestrian facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.540 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.540
326.540 Revenue from intellectual property
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys received by the State Board of Education as a result of ownership or management of property acquired under ORS 326.520 (Acquisition of intellectual property by board) or of transactions regarding such property shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to a special fund separate and distinct from the General Fund to be known as the Board of Education Invention Fund.

(2) The moneys in the Board of Education Invention Fund are continuously appropriated to the board for the following purposes:

(a) To pay the agreed share of an assignor of intellectual property.

(b) For the advancement of research in an institution under its control.

(c) For the acquisition, management or development of intellectual property. [Formerly 326.106; 2005 c.755 §18]

Source: Section 326.540 — Revenue from intellectual property; Board of Education Invention Fund; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.035 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.035
358.035 Oregon Historic Families database
Status: in_force

(1) The State Archivist shall establish the Oregon Historic Families database to provide genealogy research material and to encourage genealogy studies of historic families of Oregon.

(2) The State Archivist shall compile Oregon data taken from decennial censuses prior to 1910. The State Archivist shall consolidate information pertaining to genealogy of Oregon Historic Families in cooperation with the Oregon Historical Society, county historical societies and genealogical societies.

(3) The Oregon Historic Families database shall be funded by federal grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities or other sources made available for purposes such as establishing the database. The State Archivist may submit applications for federal grants to establish the database.

(4) As used in this section, “Oregon Historic Families” means individuals whose names appear in decennial census data prior to the census of 1910. [1989 c.685 §1]

Source: Section 358.035 — Oregon Historic Families database; duties of State Archivist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.497 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.497
327.497 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Within the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century in ORS chapter 329 there are established goals for high academic excellence, the application of knowledge and skills to demonstrate achievement and the development of lifelong learning skills to prepare students for the ever-changing world.

(2) Education is increasingly linked to economic and social issues.

(3) The people of Oregon, through section 8, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution, have established that the Legislative Assembly shall appropriate in each biennium a sum of money sufficient to ensure that the state’s system of public education meets the quality goals established by law. Furthermore, the people of Oregon require that the Legislative Assembly publish a report that either demonstrates that the appropriation is sufficient or identifies the reasons for the insufficiency, its extent and its impact on the ability of the state’s system of public education to meet those goals.

(4) The Quality Education Commission should be established to define the costs sufficient to meet the established quality goals for kindergarten through grade 12 public education. [2001 c.895 §1]

Source: Section 327.497 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.099 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.099
327.099 Adjustment of distribution within fiscal year
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall adjust the distribution to a school district to reflect the difference between the estimated level of local revenues to the district under ORS 327.011 (Description of Local Revenues for purpose of State School Fund distributions) and the projected level of those same local revenues used to calculate the State School Fund apportionment to the district. The adjustment shall be incorporated in the May 15 apportionment to the district in the distribution year.

(2) The department shall adjust the May 15 apportionment to a school district in the distribution year to reflect an ADMw of the district equal to the higher of the ADMw of the prior year or the adjusted ADMw for the December quarter. Adjusted ADMw for the December quarter shall equal:

(a) ADMw as determined by the department from information provided in the December quarterly report for the current distribution year filed with the department under ORS 327.133 (Reports by districts) ;

(b) Multiplied by the lesser of 1.0 or the average of the ratios for the preceding two years of the ADM for the year ending June 30 to the ADM for the quarter ending December 31 for the same school year as filed under ORS 327.133 (Reports by districts) .

(3) The sum equal to the sum of all negative adjustments made to the May 15 apportionment under subsection (1) of this section shall be used by the department for purposes of funding positive adjustments required under subsection (1) of this section and adjustments required under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The department shall also set aside an amount of the funds appropriated to the State School Fund for the fiscal year to fund any positive adjustments required under subsection (1) of this section and adjustments required under subsection (2) of this section in excess of the amount available under subsection (3) of this section. The amount set aside shall be as determined by law.

(5) If the amounts available under subsections (3) and (4) of this section are either not sufficient to fund the positive adjustments or exceed the positive adjustments to districts required under subsections (1) and (2) of this section and the adjustments required under subsection (2) of this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall recalculate the funding percentage in ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(a) to distribute as nearly as practicable the total sum available for distribution. [1991 c.780 §12; 1993 c.61 §7; 2003 c.715 §24; 2005 c.755 §19; 2009 c.698 §15]

Source: Section 327.099 — Adjustment of distribution within fiscal year , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.335 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.335
341.335 Vacancy
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall declare the office of a board member vacant if it finds any of the following:

(a) The incumbent has died or resigned.

(b) The incumbent has been removed or recalled from office or the election of the incumbent thereto has been declared void by the judgment of a court.

(c) The incumbent has ceased to be a resident of the district from which the incumbent was nominated or elected.

(d) The incumbent has ceased to discharge the duties of office for two consecutive months unless prevented therefrom by sickness or other unavoidable cause or unless excused by the chairperson of the board.

(2) A board member who is nominated or elected by zone and who changes permanent residence from one zone of a district to another zone or who by a change in zone boundaries no longer resides in the zone of nomination or election is entitled to continue to serve as board member until June 30 following the next regular district election at which a successor shall be elected by the electors to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any. The successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.

(3) When a vacancy is declared under subsection (1) of this section, the remaining board members shall meet and appoint a person to fill the vacancy from any of the electors of the district if the position is one filled by both nomination and election at-large, and otherwise from any of the electors of the zone from which the vacancy occurs.

(4) If the offices of a majority of the board members are vacant at the same time, the governing body of the principal county shall appoint persons to fill the vacancies from any of the electors of the district if the positions are filled by both nomination and election at-large, and otherwise from any of the electors of the zone from which the vacancy occurs.

(5) The period of service of a board member appointed under subsection (3) or (4) of this section commences upon appointment and expires June 30 next following the next regular district election at which a successor is elected. The successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the term for which the appointment was made. If the term for which the appointment was made expires June 30 after the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office on July 1. [1971 c.513 §27; 1975 c.647 §31; 1977 c.149 §5; 1983 c.350 §203; 2003 c.576 §436]

Source: Section 341.335 — Vacancy; filling of vacancy; term of appointed member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.732 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.732
329A.732 Technical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care may provide technical assistance to support eligible applicants approved for financial assistance under ORS 329A.727 (Allowable costs) with implementing child care infrastructure expansion activities.

(2) The department shall consult and collaborate with entities that have experience with and are engaged in providing technical assistance to child care providers regarding accessing resources to promote:

(a) Child care facility and capacity expansion; and

(b) Business strategy and operations support and training. [2023 c.523 §6]

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

Source: Section 329A.732 — Technical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.315 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.315
346.315 Blind and Visually Impaired Student Fund
Status: in_force

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

(2) Moneys in the Blind and Visually Impaired Student Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purposes of:

(a) Assisting students who are blind or visually impaired in receiving appropriate resources and services, including educational services, in the communities where the students reside;

(b) Supplementing funds available to regional programs authorized under ORS 343.236 (Special education provided by state through local, county or regional program) (1)(a)(A) and (C) to ensure access to the expanded core curriculum for students who are blind or visually impaired;

(c) Coordinating professional development of persons who provide educational services to students who are blind or visually impaired;

(d) Providing technical assistance for the purpose of providing educational services to students who are blind or visually impaired; and

(e) Coordinating activities for the benefit of students who are blind or visually impaired.

(3) When determining the manner in which to spend the moneys in the Blind and Visually Impaired Student Fund, the Department of Education shall ensure that the moneys are used in addition to any other available moneys and do not supplant moneys available from any other source. [2009 c.562 §7; 2009 c.562 §8; 2010 c.54 §5]

Source: Section 346.315 — Blind and Visually Impaired Student Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.849 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.849
329.849 Statewide education plan for students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “plan student” means a student enrolled in early childhood through post-secondary education who:

(a) Is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; and

(b) Has experienced disproportionate results in education due to historical practices, as identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide education plan for plan students.

(b) The Department of Education shall form an advisory group consisting of individuals who:

(A) Have lived experiences with, or a demonstrated understanding of, issues facing Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander communities, including students who have those experiences or understandings;

(B) Represent community-based organizations serving Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander youth and families; and

(C) Represent education stakeholders, including representatives of the Department of Early Learning and Care, the Youth Development Division and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(c) The advisory group formed as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall advise the Department of Education regarding:

(A) Development and implementation of the plan;

(B) Eligibility criteria, applicant selection processes and expectations for recipients of grant awards described in this section; and

(C) Adoption of rules by the State Board of Education for the implementation of the plan.

(3) The plan developed under this section must address:

(a) The disparities experienced by plan students in every indicator of academic success, as documented by the statewide report card and other relevant reports related to plan students;

(b) The historical practices leading to disproportionate outcomes for plan students; and

(c) The educational needs of plan students from early childhood through post-secondary education as determined by examining culturally appropriate best practices in this state and across the nation.

(4) The plan developed and implemented under this section must provide strategies to:

(a) Address the disproportionate rate of disciplinary incidents involving plan students compared to all students in the education system;

(b) Increase parental engagement in the education of plan students;

(c) Increase the engagement of plan students in educational activities before and after regular school hours;

(d) Increase early childhood education and kindergarten readiness for plan students;

(e) Improve literacy and numeracy levels among plan students between kindergarten and grade three;

(f) Support plan student transitions to middle school and through the middle school and high school grades to maintain and improve academic performance;

(g) Support culturally responsive pedagogy and practices from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(h) Support the development of culturally responsive curricula from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(i) Increase attendance of plan students in community colleges and professional certification programs;

(j) Increase attendance of plan students in four-year post-secondary institutions of education; and

(k) Align the plan with statewide education plans developed and implemented under ORS 329.841 (Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American) , 329.843 (Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native) , 329.845 (Statewide education plan for students who are Latino or Hispanic) and 329.847 (Statewide education plan for students who are minority gender identity or sexual orientation) .

(5) The Department of Education shall submit a biennial report concerning the progress of the plan developed and implemented under this section to a committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education at each even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.

(6) The Department of Education, in consultation with the advisory group, shall award grants to Early Learning Hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, tribal governments, community-based organizations or a consortium of these entities to implement the strategies provided in the plan developed and implemented under this section.

(7) To qualify for and receive a grant described in this section, an applicant must identify and demonstrate that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule. [2023 c.530 §1; 2023 c.530 §2]

Note: 329.849 (Statewide education plan for students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.849 — Statewide education plan for students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; advisory group; report; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.557 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.557
326.557 Administrative support
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall provide administrative support to the State Council for Educational Opportunity for Military Children. [2014 c.110 §5; 2019 c.339 §3]

Source: Section 326.557 — Administrative support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.425 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.425
344.425 Cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

(1) A public body may enter into a written cooperative agreement with a youth job development organization for the provision of services by youth participants in connection with a public resource project for the purpose of providing opportunities to develop job and workforce skills to the youth participants and to provide benefits to the public body.

(2) A cooperative agreement entered into under this section must specify, at a minimum, how the public body and the youth job development organization will:

(a) Assume responsibility for specific jobs or work tasks to be completed on the public resource project;

(b) Share the costs of utilizing youth participants, including but not limited to supervision and oversight, discipline, payment of wages or compensation and responsibility for workers’ compensation coverage; and

(c) Share management and financial responsibility for each public resource project, including but not limited to unforeseen events or circumstances that are associated with work performed by youth participants.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, a cooperative agreement entered into under this section must contain assurances that the use of youth participants involves job training experiences for youth that are of limited, short duration and are not intended to displace, duplicate or replace the jobs of public or private employees involved in equivalent jobs or work tasks, impair existing contracts for services or prevent the hiring of seasonal employees.

(4) If a labor organization represents employees who are engaged in equivalent work, or a workers’ cooperative is engaged in similar work, to that proposed to be performed by youth participants, the labor organization or workers’ cooperative must be notified and be afforded a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days prior to the execution of the cooperative agreement, in which to make comments and objections to the public body.

(5) The provisions of ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C do not apply to cooperative agreements entered into under this section.

(6) The terms of a cooperative agreement entered into under this section are subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2013 c.131 §3]

Source: Section 344.425 — Cooperative agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.460 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.460
353.460 Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. The Oregon Health and Science University shall administer the institute.

(2) The purposes of the institute may include, but are not limited to, reducing the incidence of disease and reducing the costs and dangers to employers and employees associated with occupational disease. Specific functions of the institute may include:

(a) Basic and applied research into the incidence and causes of occupational diseases.

(b) Epidemiology and other data collection.

(c) Design of programs for clinical management of occupational diseases.

(d) Education and training programs.

(3) Although the output of the institute’s programs is intended to be of statewide use for employers, employees, health professionals and the public concerning occupational disease, it is not intended that the institute shall assume any of the responsibilities or functions of the physical rehabilitation facility operated by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The institute may offer programs of diagnosis and treatment of occupational disease, but it is expected that such services shall be compensable under ORS chapter 656. [Formerly 352.073; 2013 c.111 §1]

Source: Section 353.460 — Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.400 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.400
330.400 Notice by publication requirements
Status: in_force

Whenever notice by publication of any hearing is expressly required by reference to this section, it shall be given in a newspaper published in the county and of general circulation in the county or district in which the hearing is to be held. The notice shall be published in at least two issues of the newspaper. The first publication shall be not sooner than the 25th day or later than the 15th day preceding the hearing and the last publication shall be not sooner than the 14th day or later than the eighth day preceding the hearing. [Formerly 330.635]

Source: Section 330.400 — Notice by publication requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.462 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.462
358.462 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change of a zone established within a heritage district must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [Formerly 198.983]

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

Source: Section 358.462 — Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.683 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.683
358.683 Oregon Property Management Program
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Director, with the advice of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation shall formulate and implement an Oregon Property Management Program. The program shall include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Policies and plans for accepting and preserving historic sites and property in Oregon;

(b) Criteria for selecting sites and property according to the provisions of ORS 358.680 (Definitions for ORS 358.683 to 358.690) to 358.690 (Oregon Property Management Account) ; and

(c) Any other provision necessary to administer the program.

(2) The director and the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation shall coordinate activities concerning historic properties with the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(3) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the director may promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of the Oregon Property Management Program. [1983 c.231 §3; 1989 c.904 §56]

Source: Section 358.683 — Oregon Property Management Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.310 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.310
359.310 Contents of disclosure statement
Status: in_force

The following information about a fine print shall be furnished as provided in ORS 359.305 (Disclosure statements required) :

(1) The name of the artist and the year when printed.

(2) Exclusive of trial proofs, whether the edition is being offered as a limited edition, and, if so:

(a) The authorized maximum number of signed or numbered impressions, or both, in the edition;

(b) The authorized maximum number of unsigned or unnumbered impressions, or both, in the edition;

(c) The authorized maximum number of artist’s, publisher’s, printer’s or other proofs, if any, outside of the regular edition; and

(d) The total size of the edition.

(3) Whether the plate has been destroyed, effaced, altered, defaced or canceled after the current edition.

(4) If there were any prior states of the same impression, the total number of states and a designation of the state to which the subject print relates.

(5) If there were any prior or later editions from the same plate, the series number of the subject edition and the total size of all other editions.

(6) Whether the edition is a posthumous edition or restrike and, if so, whether the plate has been reworked.

(7) The name of the workshop, if any, where the edition was printed. [1981 c.726 §3]

Source: Section 359.310 — Contents of disclosure statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.770 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.770
334.770 Power of new board generally
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the new education service district shall have the same duties and exercise the same authority over the district as does the board of directors of every education service district. [1963 c.544 §50g]

Source: Section 334.770 — Power of new board generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.570 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.570
328.570 Division of district into tax zones
Status: in_force

(1) The district board of a school district may divide the district into tax zones for the purpose of imposing and levying ad valorem property taxes at different rates and amounts on the assessed value of all taxable property in each zone if the school district:

(a) Supplies a portion of kindergarten through grade 12 education in certain areas of the school district; and

(b) Supplies all of kindergarten through grade 12 education in the remainder of the school district.

(2) The establishment and boundaries of tax zones within a district must be based upon and reflect qualitative differences in the levels of service provided by the district.

(3) When a district board decides to divide the district into zones under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall conduct a public hearing on the formation of the proposed zones. The hearing shall be held after notice to the public is published as provided in ORS 328.573 (Notice of public hearing on tax zones) . [2001 c.246 §2]

Source: Section 328.570 — Division of district into tax zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.440 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.440
358.440 Notice to lenders
Status: in_force

When a museum accepts a loan of property, the museum shall inform the lender in writing of the provisions of ORS 358.420 (Status of property loaned to a museum) to 358.440 (Notice to lenders) . [1985 c.580 §6]

Source: Section 358.440 — Notice to lenders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.839 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.839
329.839 School District Collaboration Grant Account
Status: in_force

The School District Collaboration Grant Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the School District Collaboration Grant Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the School District Collaboration Grant Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the School District Collaboration Grant Program established by ORS 329.838 (School District Collaboration Grant Program) . [2011 c.706 §3]

Source: Section 329.839 — School District Collaboration Grant Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.344 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.344
350.344 Waiver from certain requirements for institution-sponsored programs or activities
Status: in_force

(1) Each institution of higher education shall waive any requirements relating to a minimum required grade point average or disciplinary record requirements required to demonstrate academic success that are part of an institution-sponsored program or activity identified by the institution under subsection (2) of this section for any participant who:

(a) Has experienced sexual misconduct; and

(b) Has received a waiver in the manner described in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each institution of higher education shall identify the institution-sponsored programs or activities that a waiver granted under this section shall apply to.

(b) A student must obtain a separate waiver under this section for each institution-sponsored program or activity.

(3) A student may obtain a waiver under this section from the certified advocate employed by the institution, the Title IX coordinator at the institution, a student basic needs coordinator at the institution, any law enforcement personnel at the institution, the student’s academic advisor at the institution or any disability resource center personnel.

(4) Each institution of higher education shall maintain confidentiality of all materials that contain personally identifiable information for individuals who have requested a waiver under this section unless disclosure is required specifically for the purpose of making required accommodations or if otherwise required by a court of law.

(5) As used in this section, “institution-sponsored program or activity” includes but is not limited to a scholarship provided by an institution of higher education or an institution-sponsored academic or extracurricular activity. [2023 c.550 §10]

Source: Section 350.344 — Waiver from certain requirements for institution-sponsored programs or activities; qualifications for waiver; confidentiality of personal information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.390 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.390
358.390 Revenue bonds and pledges of revenue not general obligations of city
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under ORS 358.375 (Issuance of bonds to acquire museum site and structure) and pledges of revenue under ORS 358.385 (Pledge of museum revenues for payment of museum bonds) shall not be construed as a general obligation of the issuing city. [1953 c.481 §19; 1983 c.260 §11]

Source: Section 358.390 — Revenue bonds and pledges of revenue not general obligations of city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.013 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.013
334.013 Composition of education service districts
Status: in_force

(1) Except where the boundaries of an education service district are changed by merger under ORS 334.710 (Petition) to 334.770 (Power of new board generally) or other provision of law, the education service districts of this state are as follows:

(a) Region 1. Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington Counties.

(b) Region 2. Multnomah County.

(c) Region 3. Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.

(d) Region 4. Lincoln, Linn and Benton Counties.

(e) Region 5. Lane County.

(f) Region 6. Douglas County.

(g) Region 7. Coos and Curry Counties and the area lying within the Reedsport School District.

(h) Region 8. Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties.

(i) Region 9. Hood River and Wasco Counties.

(j) Region 10. Crook and Deschutes Counties.

(k) Region 11. Lake County.

(L) Region 12. Umatilla, Morrow, Union and Baker Counties.

(m) Region 14. Malheur County and the area comprising the Huntington School District.

(n) Region 15. Clackamas County.

(o) Region 17. Harney County.

(p) Region 18. Wallowa County.

(q) Region 19. Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties.

(r) Region 20. Grant County.

(s) Region 21. Jefferson County and the area comprising the Warm Springs Reservation.

(2) Where a boundary change or formation of a component school district results in a joint school district, the joint school district shall be included in the education service district in which the joint district’s administrative office is located. [Formerly 334.020; 2019 c.258 §1]

Source: Section 334.013 — Composition of education service districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.128 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.128
339.128 Factors prohibited from consideration when admitting tuition-paying nonresident student
Status: in_force

(1) A district school board that admits nonresident students and charges nonresident students tuition may not consider race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, disability, health, whether a student has an individualized education program, the terms of an individualized education program, income level, residence, proficiency in the English language, athletic ability or academic records when:

(a) Determining whether to accept a nonresident student; or

(b) Establishing the amount of tuition.

(2) A district school board that admits nonresident students and charges nonresident students tuition may require a student seeking to attend the schools of the school district to provide the following information:

(a) The name, contact information, date of birth and grade level of the student; and

(b) Information about whether the school district may be prevented or otherwise limited from admitting the student as provided by ORS 339.115 (Admission of students) (8).

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board that admits nonresident students and charges nonresident students tuition may not:

(A) Request or require any person to provide or have provided any of the following information related to a student prior to the district school board deciding whether to admit the student:

(i) Information about the student’s race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, disability, health, whether a student has an individualized education program, the terms of an individualized education program, income level, residence, proficiency in the English language or athletic ability; or

(ii) Academic records, including eligibility for or participation in a talented and gifted program or special education and related services.

(B) Request or require the student to participate in an interview, to tour any of the schools or facilities of the school district or to otherwise meet with any representatives of a school or a school district prior to the district school board deciding whether to admit the student.

(C) Request any information used to supplement the information described in subsection (2) of this section prior to deciding whether to admit the student.

(b) Nothing in this subsection prevents a student from voluntarily touring any of the schools or facilities of a school district or from requesting or receiving any information from a school or the school district.

(4) If a district school board decides to deny admission to a nonresident student and to charge the nonresident student tuition, the board must provide a written explanation to the student.

(5) Nothing in this section:

(a) Prevents a district school board from denying admission to a nonresident student as provided by ORS 339.115 (Admission of students) (8).

(b) Prevents a district school board from requesting information or admitting a student in the event of an emergency to protect the health, safety or welfare of the student.

(c) Prevents a district school board from establishing minimum standards for behavior and attendance that a student must maintain to remain enrolled in the schools of the school district. [2013 c.655 §5; 2021 c.367 §16]

Source: Section 339.128 — Factors prohibited from consideration when admitting tuition-paying nonresident student , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.025 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.025
359.025 Commission duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Arts Commission shall perform the following duties:

(a) Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to the arts, heritage, historic preservation, humanities and culture, and to assist in the coordination of these activities.

(b) Advise the Governor, the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Business Development Commission on all matters relating to the arts that pertain to the powers, duties and functions of the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department.

(c) Develop a recommended biennial budget for the operation of the Arts Program that will be submitted to the director and the Governor.

(d) Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and the private sector with respect to state programs and policies for the promotion and assistance of the arts.

(e) Prepare and submit suggested administrative rules to the director that the Oregon Arts Commission determines are necessary for the operation of the programs of the Arts Program.

(f) Establish policies and procedures for grant programs administered by the Arts Program, including policies and procedures that:

(A) Ensure that the criteria used to determine eligibility for grant awards are designed to take into consideration the regional differences in public access to, or in opportunities for engagement in, arts and cultural development in this state; and

(B) Promote investment in communities where opportunities for engagement in arts and cultural development are limited.

(g) Suggest rules to the director for grant programs administered by the Arts Program, including rules that are consistent with the policies and procedures established by the commission under this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the duties imposed by subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Arts Commission shall establish policies and provide management and operational staff support for the Trust for Cultural Development Board.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Trust for Cultural Development Board shall make any decisions relating to the investment and disbursement of moneys in the Trust for Cultural Development Account. [1993 c.209 §7; 1995 c.79 §200; 2003 c.713 §1; 2017 c.274 §2]

Source: Section 359.025 — Commission duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.151 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.151
343.151 Individualized education program
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) School districts shall ensure that an individualized education program is developed, reviewed and revised for each child with a disability, as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) , pursuant to the rules of the State Board of Education.

(b) If a child has an individualized education program that has been developed, reviewed and revised by another school district and the child becomes a resident of a school district as provided by ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) or 339.134 (Residency of child voluntarily placed outside child’s home and living in substitute care program) or other law, the school district must implement the individualized education program developed by the other school district until a new individualized education program is developed.

(2) The State Board of Education shall establish by rule the contents of an individualized education program, including transition services, and the procedures for the development, review and revision of an individualized education program. The board shall also adopt by rule standard forms for use in developing an individualized education program.

(3) Each school district shall use the individualized education program forms established by rule under subsection (2) of this section in the development, review and revision of all individualized education programs.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a school district may use alternate forms in the development, review and revision of an individualized education program if the school district submits the form to the Department of Education and the department approves the use of the alternate form.

(5) In considering whether to approve an alternate form under subsection (4) of this section, the department shall consider whether the form meets the requirements for the contents of an individualized education program adopted under subsection (2) of this section and whether the form satisfies the intent of subsection (4) of this section to reduce unnecessary or confusing paperwork. The department shall approve or disapprove an alternate form submitted under subsection (4) of this section within 10 days of receiving the alternate form. [1999 c.639 §4; 2005 c.662 §3; 2011 c.718 §18]

Source: Section 343.151 — Individualized education program; contents; procedures; review; revision; rules; standard forms; alternate forms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.065 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.065
339.065 Estimates of attendance
Status: in_force

(1) In estimating regular attendance for purposes of the compulsory attendance provisions of ORS 339.005 (Definition for ORS 339.040 and 339.125) to 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) , 339.040 (Attendance supervisors) to 339.125 (Contract for admission of nonresident pupils) , 339.137 (Residency of student at youth care center) and 339.420 (Child excused to receive religious instruction) , the principal or teacher shall consider all unexcused absences. Eight unexcused one-half day absences in any four-week period during which the school is in session shall be considered irregular attendance.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An absence may be excused by a principal or teacher if the absence is caused by:

(A) The pupil’s sickness, including the mental or behavioral health of the pupil;

(B) The sickness of some member of the pupil’s family; or

(C) An emergency.

(b) In addition to the reasons identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a principal or teacher:

(A) Shall excuse not more than seven days of absences during the school year if the pupil is a dependent of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty or who is called into active duty. For the purpose of this subparagraph, “Armed Forces of the United States” includes:

(i) The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States;

(ii) Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States; and

(iii) The National Guard of the United States and the Oregon National Guard.

(B) May excuse absences for other reasons when satisfactory arrangements are made in advance of the absence.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any pupil may be excused from attendance by the district school board for a period not to exceed five days in a term of three months or not to exceed 10 days in any term of at least six months. Any such excuse shall be in writing directed to the principal of the school that the pupil attends.

(b) When calculating the number of excused absences under this subsection, any absences excused under subsection (2)(b)(A) of this section shall not be counted. [1965 c.100 §281; 1973 c.728 §4; 1987 c.158 §57; 1993 c.45 §114; 2019 c.207 §1; 2019 c.393 §1; 2021 c.597 §69]

Source: Section 339.065 — Estimates of attendance; irregular attendance; excused absences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.192 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.192
342.192 Licensing requirements for out-of-state applicants
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may issue a license to an out-of-state applicant if the applicant has met the professional requirements established by rule by the commission and has completed a course of study that is acceptable to the commission.

(2) Applicants granted licenses under this section shall be required to meet all standards required of Oregon teachers, including the requirements of ORS 342.123 (Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required) , not later than two years following the date of initial granting of the license. [Formerly 342.400; 2015 c.245 §15]

Source: Section 342.192 — Licensing requirements for out-of-state applicants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.432 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.432
332.432 Insurance, medical and hospital service contracts covering school employees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “remedial care” includes services rendered by a person licensed to practice one or more of the healing arts within the scope of the license of the person or any other remedial care recognized under the laws of this state.

(2) Any district school board may enter into contracts of insurance or medical and hospital service contracts covering its employees for remedial care and hospital benefits. In addition, the board may operate a self-insurance program to provide its employees with remedial care and hospital benefits. Failure to procure or operate a program of hospital-medical insurance shall not be construed as negligence or lack of diligence on the part of the district school board or members thereof.

(3) The school district may agree to pay none, part or all of the premiums on policies of insurance or service contracts entered into pursuant to this section.

(4) No premium or other periodic charge on any insurance, medical or hospital service contract shall be paid unless the insurer or hospital association issuing such policy or contract is by law authorized to transact business as an insurance company or hospital association in this state.

(5) The board may negotiate more than one contract with one or more insurance companies or hospital associations if necessary to obtain optimum coverage at minimum cost. [Formerly 342.598; 1997 c.795 §1; 1999 c.59 §83]

Source: Section 332.432 — Insurance, medical and hospital service contracts covering school employees; self-insurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.096 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.096
352.096 Appointment and removal of university president
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In consultation with the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall appoint and employ a president of the university.

(b) The governing board shall prescribe the president’s compensation and terms and conditions of employment.

(2) The president of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is the president of the faculty. The president is also the executive and governing officer of the university, except as otherwise provided by statute or action of the governing board. Subject to the supervision of the governing board, the president of the university has authority to direct the affairs of the university.

(3) Except in the case of an interim or acting president, the hiring committee for the president of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall include representatives of the university community and at least one other president of a public university based in Oregon.

(4) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) is responsible for the reappointment or removal of the president of the university.

(5) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may appoint and employ any instructional, administrative, professional, trade, occupational and other personnel as are necessary or appropriate and establish their compensation and terms and conditions of employment, subject to the limitations set forth in ORS 352.124 (Collective bargaining) (1) and (2). [2013 c.768 §9; 2017 c.440 §18]

Source: Section 352.096 — Appointment and removal of university president; roles of president; hiring of university personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.181 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.181
329.181 Scholarship and grant programs for early childhood care and education
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “early childhood care and education” includes early childhood behavioral and mental health services.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Department of Early Learning and Care shall jointly administer a scholarship program and a grant program designed to ensure that there is an adequate supply of highly qualified early childhood care and education professionals in this state.

(3) The commission and department shall collaborate to approve degree programs for which a scholarship may be awarded under this section.

(4) A person is eligible to receive a scholarship under this section if the person:

(a) Enrolls in a program approved under subsection (3) of this section;

(b) Enrolls in a minimum of six credits, or the equivalent, per term;

(c) Files a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the state equivalent; and

(d) Accepts all state and federal aid grants, institutional aid grants and scholarships made available to the person.

(5) A person remains eligible to receive a scholarship under this section if the person:

(a) Remains in good academic standing; and

(b) Has not received the scholarship for the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

(6) The commission and department may prioritize a person currently employed in a position in the field of early childhood care and education for receiving a scholarship under this section.

(7) An institution of higher education may receive a one-time grant under this section to develop high-quality degree programs for early childhood care and education professionals.

(8) The Early Learning Council and the commission may adopt rules necessary to implement the scholarship program and grant program administered as provided by this section. Rules may provide for:

(a) The reduction of the costs of the programs in the event amounts requested under the programs exceed amounts available for the programs.

(b) An award methodology for scholarships that takes into consideration state and federal aid grants, institutional aid grants and scholarships received by a person. [2019 c.646 §5; 2021 c.631 §28; 2023 c.609 §§1,2]

Source: Section 329.181 — Scholarship and grant programs for early childhood care and education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.113 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.113
326.113 Employee transfer of unused sick leave
Status: in_force

(1) When an employee of the Department of Education leaves the department to become an employee of a school district or an education service district, the employee may transfer any accrued but unused sick leave to the district and may use the transferred sick leave in accordance with the sick leave policy of the district.

(2) When an employee of a school district or an education service district leaves the district to become an employee of the Department of Education, the employee may transfer any accrued but unused sick leave to the department and may use the transferred sick leave in accordance with the sick leave policy of the department. [2007 c.119 §1]

Source: Section 326.113 — Employee transfer of unused sick leave , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.339 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.339
350.339 Survey data repository
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall establish a data repository for all summaries of sexual misconduct climate surveys conducted by institutions of higher education and submitted to the commission under ORS 350.338 (Survey of enrolled students) .

(2) The data repository established under this section must:

(a) Be made available to the public in an easily accessible manner on the website of the commission; and

(b) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, include all sexual misconduct climate survey data received by the commission.

(3) Prior to making the data of any sexual misconduct climate survey the commission receives publicly available, the commission shall ensure that the data is anonymized and does not contain any personally identifiable information. The commission may alter the data it receives to the degree necessary to ensure conformity with this subsection.

(4) The commission shall adopt rules for the dissemination and collection of sexual misconduct climate surveys at institutions of higher education. In adopting these rules, the commission shall seek to promote effective solicitation that will achieve the highest practicable response rate, collection and publication of statistical information from institutions of higher education. [2023 c.550 §5]

Source: Section 350.339 — Survey data repository; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.250 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.250
359.250 Liability of art dealer for violation of ORS 359.220
Status: in_force

(1) An art dealer who violates ORS 359.220 (Consignment contract requirements) is liable to the consignor for $100 plus actual damages, including incidental damages sustained as a result of the violation.

(2) If an art dealer violates ORS 359.220 (Consignment contract requirements) , the consignor’s obligation for compensation to the art dealer is voidable by the consignor. [1985 c.830 §7; 2011 c.230 §8]

Source: Section 359.250 — Liability of art dealer for violation of ORS 359.220 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.230 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.230
358.230 Termination of tax levy for county historical fund
Status: in_force

The authority to levy taxes for the county historical fund shall be deemed terminated in any county by the majority vote of the electors of the county voting to that effect on such question at any general election. Such termination shall be without prejudice to any subsequent authorization of such levy under ORS 358.171 (Election to establish county historical fund) and 358.180 (Tax levy for county historical fund) .

Source: Section 358.230 — Termination of tax levy for county historical fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.265 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.265
328.265 School district bond tax levied by county
Status: in_force

(1) The district school board of each school district having an outstanding bond issue shall file annually with the county treasurer or county fiscal officer a copy of the school district budget and tax levy.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the tax required by ORS 328.260 (Tax levy to pay interest and principal of bonds) is not levied by the district school board, the county treasurer shall certify the amount necessary to the governing body of the county which shall then levy a tax on all taxable property in the appropriate school district sufficient to raise the required amount.

(b) If the school district has established tax zones pursuant to ORS 328.570 (Division of district into tax zones) to 328.579 (Determination of tax in zones) , a levy imposed under this subsection shall be apportioned among the tax zones of the school district consistently, with the percentages set forth in the resolution adopted under ORS 328.576 (Public hearing) .

(3) The county assessor shall extend the tax so levied upon the county tax rolls for such school district. The tax collector shall collect the tax and pay the sums collected into the county treasury to the credit of the fund established by ORS 328.260 (Tax levy to pay interest and principal of bonds) . [Amended by 1965 c.100 §58; 1973 c.305 §14; 2001 c.246 §6]

Source: Section 328.265 — School district bond tax levied by county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 330.106 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 330 / Section 330.106
330.106 Action by board pending effective date of change
Status: in_force

During the period following the declaration or last election under ORS 330.101 (Notice) and prior to the date when the boundary change or merger takes effect, the district school board of the most populous district, as defined in ORS 330.005 (Division of state into school districts) , or the district school board of a district to which territory has been annexed may take such action as is essential in order that the district may carry out its required functions when the boundary change takes effect, including the preparation and adoption of a budget for the district and the reference of questions relating to the budget to the electors of the district. Expenditures of the board under this section shall be charged to each affected school district in the manner provided in ORS 330.123 (Division of assets and liabilities) . [1967 s.s. c.8 §3; 1991 c.167 §12]

Source: Section 330.106 — Action by board pending effective date of change , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors330.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.155 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.155
350.155 Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except for moneys otherwise designated by statute, all fees, assessments and other moneys received by the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for purposes authorized by law.

(2) The office may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source to carry out the duties imposed upon the office. Moneys received under this subsection shall be paid into the account.

(3) The office shall keep a record of all moneys deposited into the account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative subaccounts the sources from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged.

(4) Disbursements from the account shall be made as directed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. [Formerly 351.758]

Source: Section 350.155 — Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.411 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.411
343.411 When identification and programs for certain children required or optional
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 343.407 (Identification of talented and gifted students) and 343.409 (Talented and gifted programs required) apply to the identification of and provision of special educational programs and services for children described in ORS 343.395 (Definitions for ORS 343.391 to 343.413) (4)(a) and (b) and rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(2) School districts may identify and provide special educational programs and services for children who demonstrate creative abilities, leadership abilities or unusual abilities in the visual or performing arts as described in ORS 343.395 (Definitions for ORS 343.391 to 343.413) (4)(c), (d) and (e) and rules adopted by the board.

(3) The board shall adopt state guidelines for the identification and provision of special educational programs and services described in subsection (2) of this section. [1991 c.951 §2; 2011 c.440 §5]

Source: Section 343.411 — When identification and programs for certain children required or optional; state guidelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.021 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.021
327.021 Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to education service districts
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall distribute funds payable to education service districts from the State School Fund following the same percentages and dates specified for school districts under ORS 327.095 (Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts) .

(b) Pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the superintendent may specify an alternative date for making a distribution if a human-created disaster or a natural disaster affects the ability of the Department of Education to make a distribution by a specified date.

(2) The Department of Education may require reports from education service districts of projected and estimated data necessary for the calculation of the State School Fund grant amount.

(3) The Department of Education may adjust distributions to an education service district to reflect the difference between the amount payable to the education service district and the amount actually distributed to the education service district based on audited data and data received from reports from education service districts. [2001 c.695 §11; 2009 c.184 §1]

Source: Section 327.021 — Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to education service districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).