ORS § 352.157 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.157
352.157 Construction and acquisition of buildings and structures
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) may undertake the construction of any building or structure for higher education when the governing board conservatively estimates that the public university will have sufficient revenues to pay the operating costs and any indebtedness for the building or structure. For purposes of this section, “revenues” includes all funds available to the governing board except amounts appropriated by the Legislative Assembly from the General Fund. The governing board may enter into contracts for the acquisition, erection, improvement, repair, equipping and furnishing of buildings and structures for dormitories, housing, boarding, off-street motor vehicle parking facilities and other purposes for higher education pursuant to Article XI-F(1) of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 352.157 (Construction and acquisition of buildings and structures) to 352.171 (Insurance for buildings, structures and projects) .

(2) The governing board may also undertake the acquisition or construction of those buildings and structures that the Legislative Assembly has determined will benefit higher education institutions or activities, and may enter into contracts with persons, firms or corporations for the acquisition, erection, improvement, repair, equipping and furnishing of such buildings and structures pursuant to Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution. [Formerly 351.160]

Note: Section 11, chapter 596, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 11. (1) A public university that is carrying out a qualified project shall require each contractor in a contract with an estimated cost of $200,000 or greater to:

(a) Employ apprentices to perform 15 percent of the work hours that workers in apprenticeable occupations perform under the contract, in a manner consistent with the apprentices’ respective apprenticeship training programs;

(b) Establish and execute a plan for outreach, recruitment and retention of women, minority individuals and veterans to perform work under the contract, with the aspirational target of having at least 15 percent of total work hours performed by individuals in one or more of those groups;

(c) Provide health insurance and retirement benefits to workers; and

(d) Require any subcontractor engaged by the contractor to abide by the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection, if the work to be performed under the subcontract has an estimated cost of $200,000 or greater.

(2) On or before February 1 of each year, each public university that is carrying out a qualified project shall report to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means or Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means, as part of the report required under ORS 350.379 (Use of apprentices, minority individuals and women in qualified contracts) , on:

(a) The amount of work performed on qualified projects by apprentices;

(b) The amount of work performed on qualified projects by women, minority individuals and veterans; and

(c) The types and costs of health insurance and retirement benefits provided to workers by contractors and subcontractors.

(3) The requirements of this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the requirements imposed under ORS 350.379 (Use of apprentices, minority individuals and women in qualified contracts) .

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Apprentice” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(b) “Apprenticeable occupation” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(c) “Apprenticeship training program” means the total system of apprenticeship that a particular local joint committee, as defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , operates, including the local joint committee’s registered standards and all other terms and conditions for qualifying, recruiting, selecting, employing and training apprentices in an apprenticeable occupation.

(d) “Minority individual” has the meaning given that term in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) .

(e) “Qualified project” means the following capital construction projects:

(A) The University of Oregon Friendly Hall renovation referenced in section 1 (1)(L) of this 2023 Act;

(B) The Oregon State University Collaborative Innovation Complex referenced in section 1 (1)(m) of this 2023 Act;

(C) The Portland State University Vernier Science Center and Gateway Art and Design project completions referenced in section 1 (1)(n) of this 2023 Act; and

(D) The Oregon Institute of Technology geothermal system emergency renovation referenced in section 1 (6)(i)(E) of this 2023 Act.

(f) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) .

(g) “Woman” has the meaning given that term in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) . [2023 c.596 §11]

Source: Section 352.157 — Construction and acquisition of buildings and structures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 334.005 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.005
334.005 Mission
Status: in_force

(1) The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level.

(2) An education service district plays a key role in:

(a) Ensuring an equitable and excellent education for all children in the state;

(b) Implementing the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century;

(c) Fostering the attainment of high standards of performance by all students in Oregon’s public schools; and

(d) Facilitating interorganizational coordination and cooperation among educational, social service, health care and employment training agencies.

(3) An education service district’s role is one of leadership and service. Education service districts shall maintain the distinction between their role as service organizations and the regulatory role of the Department of Education and other state agencies.

(4) To ensure that an education service district is locally responsive, an education service district shall provide:

(a) Opportunities for component school districts to participate in decisions about the services that are offered by the education service district; and

(b) A variety of flexible service delivery models.

(5) An education service district shall remain accountable to:

(a) The public at large;

(b) The component school districts; and

(c) The State Board of Education. [1963 c.544 §1; 1975 c.477 §1; 1983 c.610 §2; 1993 c.784 §1; 2001 c.518 §2]

Source: Section 334.005 — Mission; purpose; accountability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors334.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.129 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.129
339.129 Education for children in local or regional correctional facilities required
Status: in_force

(1) A school district shall provide or cause to be provided appropriate education for children placed in a local or regional correctional facility located in the school district. The education may be provided by the school district or an education service district.

(2) The school district may claim State School Fund reimbursement under ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) , 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) and 327.731 (Education project grants) for each child who is in a local or regional correctional facility.

(3) A local or regional correctional facility shall notify the school district within which the facility is located of the name and date of birth of each school-age child placed in the facility, including a child with a disability under the age of 22 years who may be eligible for special education. The notice shall be in writing and shall be given within five business days of the child’s placement in the facility.

(4) The local or regional correctional facility shall allow the school district and education service district to have safe and reasonable access to children placed in that facility for whom the school district is required to provide education.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Local correctional facility” means a local correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) .

(b) “Regional correctional facility” means a regional correctional facility as defined in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) . [1996 c.19 §1; 1999 c.989 §2; 2007 c.846 §16; 2013 c.735 §§15,16; 2021 c.355 §9]

Source: Section 339.129 — Education for children in local or regional correctional facilities required; funding; notice to district; access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.041 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.041
346.041 Resident district responsible for transportation of pupils
Status: in_force

(1) Transportation for pupils attending the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) is the responsibility of the pupil’s resident school district. The district may provide transportation directly or by agreement with another school district, a public carrier or the Department of Education.

(2) The actual and necessary transportation expenses incurred under subsection (1) of this section, at a frequency consistent with a pupil’s individualized education program, shall be considered approved transportation costs for purposes of ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) and 327.033 (Approved transportation costs) .

(3) The resident school district shall reimburse the Department of Education for all transportation costs the department incurs on behalf of the district within 10 days after receipt of the itemized invoice.

(4) The payments of the resident school districts required under subsection (3) of this section and an amount specifically appropriated thereto shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Special Education Transportation Revolving Account to be used by the Department of Education for the transportation of pupils attending the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) . The account shall be continuously appropriated to the department for such purpose.

(5) Any unexpended and unobligated balance in the Special Education Transportation Revolving Account in excess of $70,000 as of September 1 of any year shall be transferred from the account to the General Fund to be available for general governmental purposes. [1991 c.631 §3; 2007 c.858 §78; 2009 c.562 §31; 2013 c.1 §45]

Source: Section 346.041 — Resident district responsible for transportation of pupils; Special Education Transportation Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.095 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.095
327.095 Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, funds due school districts under ORS 327.008 (State School Fund) and 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) shall be paid approximately 16-2/3 percent on July 15, approximately eight and one-third percent on the 15th day of each of the months of August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April and the balance on May 15. An equitable apportionment based on the most recent data available shall be made on the installment dates prior to May 15. If such payments are too high or too low, appropriate adjustments shall be made in the May 15 payments.

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

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, if the reports required by ORS 327.133 (Reports by districts) have not been received from a school district when due, no further apportionments shall be made to the school district until the reports are filed.

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

(3) If the combined estimated level of ADMw under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c) of all school districts is less than the statewide projected level of ADMw, the Department of Education may:

(a) Adjust the distributions to school districts on the installment dates to reflect the difference; and

(b) Set aside an amount of the funds appropriated to the State School Fund for the fiscal year until the May 15 distribution. [Amended by 1953 c.108 §3; 1957 c.612 §14; 1959 c.388 §12; 1965 c.100 §24; 1975 c.196 §1; 1977 c.280 §1; 1977 c.840 §8; 1981 c.678 §9; 1983 c.610 §7; 1991 c.780 §16; 1997 c.821 §18; 2002 s.s.1 c.4 §1; 2002 s.s.4 c.1 §1; 2009 c.184 §3; 2009 c.698 §14]

Source: Section 327.095 — Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.380 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.380
342.380 Organization
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with such powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the commission shall determine.

(2) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1965 c.535 §6]

Source: Section 342.380 — Organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.555 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.555
326.555 State Council for Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Status: in_force

There is established a State Council for Educational Opportunity for Military Children, as described in Article VIII of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under ORS 326.552 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) , consisting of the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, the members of the State Board of Education, the military family education liaison and the compact commissioner. The Governor may appoint other individuals to the state council and shall make a good faith effort to ensure that other individuals appointed are individuals who are described in Article VIII of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under ORS 326.552 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) and who are well informed on the principles of education of military children. [2014 c.110 §3; 2019 c.339 §1]

Source: Section 326.555 — State Council for Educational Opportunity for Military Children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.380 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.380
358.380 General bond law applicable to museum bonds
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS chapter 287A apply to bonds issued under ORS 358.375 (Issuance of bonds to acquire museum site and structure) . [1953 c.481 §17; 1983 c.260 §10; 2007 c.783 §160]

Source: Section 358.380 — General bond law applicable to museum bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.905 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.905
358.905 Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) , 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) , 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) , 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) and 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) :

(a) “Archaeological object” means an object that:

(A) Is at least 75 years old;

(B) Is part of the physical record of an indigenous or other culture found in the state or waters of the state; and

(C) Is material remains of past human life or activity that are of archaeological significance including, but not limited to, monuments, symbols, tools, facilities, technological by-products and dietary by-products.

(b) “Site of archaeological significance” means:

(A) Any archaeological site on, or eligible for inclusion on, the National Register of Historic Places as determined in writing by the State Historic Preservation Officer; or

(B) Any archaeological site that has been determined significant in writing by an Indian tribe.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Archaeological site” means a geographic locality in Oregon, including but not limited to submerged and submersible lands and the bed of the sea within the state’s jurisdiction, that contains archaeological objects and the contextual associations of the archaeological objects with:

(i) Each other; or

(ii) Biotic or geological remains or deposits.

(B) Examples of archaeological sites described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph include but are not limited to shipwrecks, lithic quarries, house pit villages, camps, burials, lithic scatters, homesteads and townsites.

(d) “Indian tribe” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.740 (Definitions for ORS 97.740 to 97.760) .

(e) “Burial” means any natural or prepared physical location whether originally below, on or above the surface of the earth, into which, as a part of a death rite or death ceremony of a culture, human remains were deposited.

(f) “Funerary objects” means any artifacts or objects that, as part of a death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later.

(g) “Human remains” means the physical remains of a human body, including, but not limited to, bones, teeth, hair, ashes or mummified or otherwise preserved soft tissues of an individual.

(h) “Object of cultural patrimony”:

(A) Means an object having ongoing historical, traditional or cultural importance central to the native Indian group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an individual native Indian, and which, therefore, cannot be alienated, appropriated or conveyed by an individual regardless of whether or not the individual is a member of the Indian tribe. The object shall have been considered inalienable by the native Indian group at the time the object was separated from such group.

(B) Does not mean unassociated arrowheads, baskets or stone tools or portions of arrowheads, baskets or stone tools.

(i) “Police officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(j) “Public lands” means any lands owned by the State of Oregon, a city, county, district or municipal or public corporation in Oregon.

(k) “Sacred object” means an archaeological object or other object that:

(A) Is demonstrably revered by any ethnic group, religious group or Indian tribe as holy;

(B) Is used in connection with the religious or spiritual service or worship of a deity or spirit power; or

(C) Was or is needed by traditional native Indian religious leaders for the practice of traditional native Indian religion.

(L) “State police” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) .

(2) The terms set forth in subsection (1)(e), (f), (g), (h) and (k) of this section shall be interpreted in the same manner as similar terms interpreted pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. [1983 c.620 §1; 1993 c.459 §1; 1995 c.588 §1]

Source: Section 358.905 — Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961; interpretation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.100 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.100
329A.100 “Resource and referral system” defined for ORS 329A.100 to 329A.135
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 329A.100 (“Resource and referral system” defined for ORS 329A.100 to 329A.135) to 329A.135 (Duties of department related to resource and referral system) , “resource and referral system” means a statewide network of entities funded by the state to:

(1) Provide information to parents and guardians;

(2) Provide training and technical assistance to existing and prospective child care providers; or

(3) Recruit qualified individuals to meet the child care needs of a community. [Formerly 657A.100; 2017 c.187 §2]

Source: Section 329A.100 — “Resource and referral system” defined for ORS 329A.100 to 329A.135 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.788 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.788
329.788 Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) :

(1) “Beginning administrator” means a principal or superintendent who:

(a) Possesses an administrative license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;

(b) Is employed as a principal or superintendent by a school district; and

(c) Has been assigned for fewer than two school years in the administrator’s present position.

(2) “Beginning teacher” means a teacher who:

(a) Possesses a teaching license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;

(b) Is employed at least half-time, primarily as a classroom teacher, by a school district; and

(c) Has taught fewer than two school years as a licensed probationary teacher in any public, private or state-operated school in any state.

(3) “Educator network” means an educator network established under ORS 342.943 (System of educator networks) .

(4) “Mentor” means an individual who:

(a) Is an acting or retired teacher, principal or superintendent;

(b) Has met established best practice and research-based criteria as defined by the Educator Advancement Council by rule;

(c) Possesses a teaching or administrative license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;

(d) Has successfully served for five or more years as a licensed teacher, principal or superintendent in any public school; and

(e) Has been selected and trained as described in ORS 329.815 (Mentors) .

(5) “Mentorship program” means a program provided by a mentor to a beginning teacher or administrator that includes, but is not limited to, direct classroom observation and consultation, assistance in instructional planning and preparation, support in implementation and delivery of classroom instruction, development of school leadership skills and other assistance intended to assist the beginning teacher or administrator to become a confident and competent professional educator who makes a positive impact on student learning. [Formerly 329.675; 2015 c.647 §1; 2017 c.639 §§6,11; 2018 c.72 §§32,33; 2023 c.592 §39]

Source: Section 329.788 — Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.137 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.137
327.137 Audit reports filed with department
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Every common or union high school district or education service district shall file a copy of its audit report with the Department of Education within six months of the end of the fiscal year for which the audit is required. The audit report shall include:

(A) Information necessary for the computation required in the administration of ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) , 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) , 327.731 (Education project grants) , 328.542 (Preparation of district budget) and 530.115 (Disposition of certain moneys described in ORS 530.110) and this section; and

(B) If the district is a sponsor of any public charter schools, a copy of each annual audit forwarded to the district as required by ORS 338.095 (Financial management system) (4).

(b) If the audit report, as submitted to the district, fails to provide the detail necessary for the computation required in the administration of ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) , 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) , 327.731 (Education project grants) , 328.542 (Preparation of district budget) and 530.115 (Disposition of certain moneys described in ORS 530.110) and this section, the district shall submit the necessary information on forms provided by the department within the time prescribed for filing the audit in this section.

(c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may withhold any payments from the State School Fund for a public charter school that, pursuant to ORS 338.155 (Distributions of State School Fund amounts) , are due to a district under ORS 327.095 (Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts) if:

(A) The audit report filed by the district fails to include the public charter school annual audit as required by paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection; and

(B) The district has not filed the public charter school annual audit with the department by April 1.

(d) If payments are withheld as provided by paragraph (c) of this subsection, the superintendent may allow payments to be made from the State School Fund to the district upon receipt of the annual audit or upon the meeting of any other conditions identified by rule of the State Board of Education.

(e) Any district failing to file a copy of an audit report under this section or a report under ORS 327.133 (Reports by districts) may not receive any payments from the State School Fund until the report is filed.

(2) Notwithstanding the timeline provided by this section and pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the superintendent may waive a reporting date or specify an alternative date to provide the audit report or information if a human-created disaster or a natural disaster affects the ability of a school district or an education service district to provide the audit report or information by a specified date. [1965 c.199 §1; 1977 c.840 §9; 1989 c.491 §7; 1991 c.780 §18; 2005 c.209 §6; 2007 c.846 §15; 2009 c.184 §§6,7; 2011 c.316 §§3,4; 2013 c.327 §1; 2013 c.735 §§12,13,14; 2021 c.355 §8]

Source: Section 327.137 — Audit reports filed with department; effect of failure to file or insufficiency of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.490 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.490
327.490 Projects contracted to districts and institutions of higher learning
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may contract with school districts, community college districts and any institutions of higher learning in this state for the purpose of carrying out any phase of a project for which funds granted under ORS 327.485 (Education Cash Account) are available and may reimburse such districts and institutions from such funds. The board may make advance payments to the contracting districts or institutions based on the estimated cost of any service to be provided. Any payment to a district shall not be subject to the provisions of ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) . [1961 c.588 §5; 1989 c.491 §8]

Source: Section 327.490 — Projects contracted to districts and institutions of higher learning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.123 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.123
353.123 Exemptions from nonresident tuition and fees
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors may exempt a student who is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States from paying nonresident tuition and fees for enrollment at Oregon Health and Science University consistent with policies adopted by the board or by university officials acting under authority of the board.

(b) A student who is a COFA islander and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia other than Oregon shall qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees for enrollment as an undergraduate student and as a graduate student in a degree program at Oregon Health and Science University.

(c) A student who is a refugee or special immigrant visa holder and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia other than Oregon shall qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees for enrollment as an undergraduate student and as a graduate student in a degree program at Oregon Health and Science University.

(2) A student who is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or who is a refugee, special immigrant visa holder or COFA islander, is eligible to receive scholarships and other financial aid from the university consistent with policies adopted by the board or university officials acting under the authority of the board.

(3) As used in this section, “COFA islander,” “refugee” and “special immigrant visa holder” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 352.287 (Resident tuition and fees and eligibility for financial aid for various persons) . [2018 c.122 §3; 2021 c.652 §2; 2023 c.149 §1]

Source: Section 353.123 — Exemptions from nonresident tuition and fees; scholarship eligibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 345.117 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 345 / Section 345.117
345.117 Information required on enrollment agreement
Status: in_force

Any enrollment agreement used within this state as a contract for instruction between a career school and a student shall have printed or stamped upon it: “Any inquiry a student may have regarding this contract may be made in writing to the school (name and address), or to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (current address).” [1975 c.478 §22; 1989 c.333 §11; 1995 c.343 §10; 2012 c.104 §31]

Source: Section 345.117 — Information required on enrollment agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors345.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.958 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.958
358.958 Remedies not precluded
Status: in_force

The application of one civil remedy under any provision of ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) does not preclude the application of any other remedy under ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) to 358.961 (Time limitations on actions or proceedings) or under any other provision of statutory or common law. [2001 c.739 §8]

Source: Section 358.958 — Remedies not precluded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.455 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.455
336.455 Human sexuality education courses
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district shall provide age-appropriate human sexuality education courses in all public elementary and secondary schools as an integral part of the health education curriculum.

(2) Course material and instruction for all human sexuality education courses shall enhance students’ understanding of sexuality as a normal and healthy aspect of human development. Course instruction shall:

(a) Be medically accurate.

(b) Be comprehensive.

(c) Include information about responsible sexual behaviors and hygienic practices that eliminate or reduce the risks of pregnancy and the risks of exposure to human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections. Information about those risks shall be presented in a manner designed to allay fears concerning risks that are scientifically groundless.

(d) Promote abstinence for school-age youth and mutually monogamous relationships with an uninfected partner for adults as the most effective way to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. However, abstinence may not be taught to the exclusion of other material and instruction on contraceptive and infection reduction measures. Human sexuality education courses shall acknowledge the value of abstinence while not devaluing or ignoring those students who have had or are having sexual intercourse.

(e) Include a discussion about the characteristics of the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of a healthy relationship and a discussion about the benefits of delaying pregnancy beyond the adolescent years as a means to better ensure a healthy future for parents and their children. Students shall be provided with statistics based on the latest medical information regarding both the health benefits and the possible side effects of all forms of contraceptives, including the success and failure rates for prevention of pregnancy.

(f) Stress that sexually transmitted infections are serious possible outcomes of sexual contact. Students shall be provided with statistics based on the latest medical information regarding the efficacy of all methods of sexual protection in preventing sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

(g) Provide students with information about Oregon laws that address young people’s rights and responsibilities related to childbearing and parenting.

(h) Advise students of the circumstances in which it is unlawful under ORS 163.435 (Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor) and 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) for persons 18 years of age or older to have sexual relations with persons younger than 18 years of age to whom they are not married.

(i) Teach students that no form of sexual expression is acceptable when the expression physically or emotionally harms oneself or others and teach students not to make unwanted physical and verbal sexual advances, how to decline unwanted sexual advances or accept the refusal of unwanted sexual advances. Students shall be taught that it is wrong to take advantage of or to exploit another person. Materials and information shall be presented in a manner sensitive to the fact that there are students who have experienced sexual abuse.

(j) Validate through course material and instruction the importance of honesty with oneself and others, respect for each person’s dignity and well-being, and responsibility for one’s actions.

(k) Assist students in the development and practice of effective communication skills, the development of self-esteem and the ability to resist peer pressure.

(L) Encourage family communication and involvement to help students learn to make responsible decisions.

(3) Any course in any public elementary and secondary school, the main purpose of which is to address human sexuality education or sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, or both, must emphasize that abstinence from sexual contact is the only method that is 100 percent effective against unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus when transmitted sexually. Abstinence must be stressed, but not to the exclusion of other material and instruction on contraceptive and infection reduction measures. Courses described in this subsection must acknowledge the value of abstinence while not devaluing or ignoring those students who have had or are having sexual intercourse.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits instruction in sanitation, hygiene or traditional courses in biology. [1993 c.775 §1; 2009 c.213 §1; 2019 c.280 §6]

Source: Section 336.455 — Human sexuality education courses; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 346.019 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 346 / Section 346.019
346.019 Educational Facilities Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Educational Facilities Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All tuition and fees collected under ORS 346.017 (Enrollment of nonresident students in school permitted) and all expenses incurred in the administration of ORS 346.017 (Enrollment of nonresident students in school permitted) shall be deposited to and borne by the fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The moneys in the fund are appropriated continuously to the Department of Education for purposes of the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) . [1997 c.93 §2; 2007 c.858 §75; 2009 c.562 §28]

Source: Section 346.019 — Educational Facilities Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors346.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.850 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.850
342.850 Teacher evaluation
Status: in_force

(1) The district superintendent of every school district, including superintendents of education service districts, shall cause to have made at least annually but with multiple observations an evaluation of performance for each probationary teacher employed by the district. The purpose of the evaluation is to aid the teacher in making continuing professional growth and to determine the teacher’s performance of the teaching responsibilities. Evaluations shall be based upon at least two observations and other relevant information developed by the district.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The district school board shall develop an evaluation process in consultation with school administrators and with teachers. If the district’s teachers are represented by a local bargaining organization, the board shall consult with teachers belonging to and appointed by the local bargaining organization in the consultation required by this paragraph.

(b) The district school board shall implement the evaluation process that includes:

(A) The establishment of job descriptions and performance standards which include but are not limited to items included in the job description;

(B) A preevaluation interview which includes but is not limited to the establishment of performance goals for the teacher, based on the job description and performance standards;

(C) An evaluation based on written criteria which include the performance goals;

(D) A post-evaluation interview in which:

(i) The results of the evaluation are discussed with the teacher; and

(ii) A written program of assistance for improvement is established, if one is needed to remedy any deficiency specified in ORS 342.865 (Grounds for dismissal or contract nonextension of contract teacher) (1)(a), (d), (g) or (h); and

(E) The utilization of peer assistance whenever practicable and reasonable to aid teachers to better meet the needs of students. Peer assistance shall be voluntary and subject to the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. No witness or document related to the peer assistance or the record of peer assistance shall be admissible in any proceeding before the Fair Dismissal Appeals Board, or in a probationary teacher nonrenewal hearing before a school board under ORS 342.835 (Probationary teacher) , without the mutual consent of the district and the teacher provided with peer assistance.

(c) Nothing in this subsection is intended to prohibit a district from consulting with any other individuals.

(3) Except in those districts having an average daily membership, as defined in ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) , of fewer than 200 students, the person or persons making the evaluations must hold teaching licenses. The evaluation shall be signed by the school official who supervises the teacher and by the teacher. A copy of the evaluation shall be delivered to the teacher.

(4) The evaluation reports shall be maintained in the personnel files of the district.

(5) The evaluation report shall be placed in the teacher’s personnel file only after reasonable notice to the teacher.

(6) A teacher may make a written statement relating to any evaluation, reprimand, charge, action or any matter placed in the teacher’s personnel file and such teacher’s statement shall be placed in the personnel file.

(7) All charges resulting in disciplinary action shall be considered a permanent part of a teacher’s personnel file and shall not be removed for any reason. A teacher shall have the right to attach the teacher’s response, or other relevant documents, to any document included under this subsection.

(8) The personnel file shall be open for inspection by the teacher, the teacher’s designees and the district school board and its designees. District school boards shall adopt rules governing access to personnel files, including rules specifying whom school officials may designate to inspect personnel files.

(9) A program of assistance for improvement or evaluation procedure shall not be technically construed, and no alleged error or unfairness in a program of assistance for improvement shall cause the overturning of a dismissal, nonextension of contract, nonrenewal of contract or other disciplinary action unless the contract teacher suffered a substantial and prejudicial impairment in the teacher’s ability to comply with school district standards. [1971 c.570 §5; 1973 c.298 §3; 1973 c.458 §1; 1977 c.881 §3; 1979 c.598 §1; 1979 c.668 §2a; 1987 c.663 §1; 1989 c.491 §29; 1997 c.864 §9]

Source: Section 342.850 — Teacher evaluation; personnel file content; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.815 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.815
329.815 Mentors
Status: in_force

(1) Based on the requirements of ORS 329.788 (Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820) to 329.820 (Evaluation of programs) , the selection, nature and extent of duties of mentors shall be determined:

(a) By the school district that is the employer of the teacher or administrator and of the mentor;

(b) Jointly by the school district that is the employer of the teacher or administrator and the school district that is the employer of the mentor; or

(c) By an educator network, as described in ORS 342.943 (System of educator networks) .

(2) A teacher, principal or superintendent may not be designated as a mentor unless willing to perform in that role.

(3) For purposes of actions taken under ORS 342.805 (Short title) to 342.937 (Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs) :

(a) A mentor may not participate in the evaluation of a beginning teacher or administrator assigned to the mentor; and

(b) Any written or other reports of a mentor regarding a beginning teacher or administrator assigned to the mentor may not be used in the evaluation of the beginning teacher or administrator.

(4) Each mentor shall complete successfully training provided or approved by the Educator Advancement Council while participating in the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program.

(5) The stipend received for each beginning teacher or administrator may be used by the school district or educator network to compensate mentors or to compensate other individuals assigned duties to provide release time for teachers, principals or superintendents acting as mentors. [Formerly 342.794; 2001 c.317 §9; 2007 c.863 §7; 2017 c.639 §15; 2023 c.592 §44]

Source: Section 329.815 — Mentors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 338.125 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 338 / Section 338.125
338.125 Student enrollment
Status: in_force

(1) Student enrollment in a public charter school is voluntary.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All students who reside in the school district in which the public charter school is located are eligible for enrollment in the public charter school if space is available.

(b) Students who do not reside in the school district in which the public charter school is located are eligible for enrollment in the public charter school if space is available and subject to subsection (5) of this section.

(c) A public charter school may not limit student enrollment based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, disability, the terms of an individualized education program, income level, proficiency in the English language or athletic ability. A public charter school may implement a weighted lottery that favors historically underserved students as provided by subsection (3)(a) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, if the number of applications from students exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level or building, the public charter school shall select students through an equitable lottery selection process. For the purpose of ameliorating the impact of discrimination against historically underserved students, an equitable lottery selection process may include weights that favor historically underserved students. As used in this paragraph, “historically underserved students” are students who are at risk because of any combination of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, income level, proficiency in the English language, socioeconomic status or geographic location.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A public charter school may give priority for admission to students who reside within the attendance boundaries that were in effect at the time a school district closed a nonchartered public school if:

(i) The public charter school began to operate not more than two years after the nonchartered public school was closed;

(ii) The school district that closed the nonchartered public school is the sponsor of the public charter school;

(iii) The public charter school is physically located within the attendance boundaries of the closed nonchartered public school; and

(iv) The school district board, through board action, approved the public charter school giving priority as described in this paragraph.

(B) Nothing in this paragraph requires an amendment to a charter. A school district board may take an action described in subparagraph (A)(iv) of this paragraph at any time during the term of a charter.

(c) After a public charter school has been in operation for one or more years, the public charter school may give priority for admission to students who:

(A) Were enrolled in the prior year in the public charter school;

(B) Were enrolled in a public preschool or prekindergarten program operated by the public charter school;

(C) Have siblings who are presently enrolled in the school and who were enrolled in the school in the prior year;

(D) Are at risk because the student has an economic or academic disadvantage that requires special services or assistance, including students who:

(i) Are from economically disadvantaged families;

(ii) Are identified as having special educational needs;

(iii) Are limited in proficiency in the English language;

(iv) Are at risk of dropping out of high school; or

(v) Do not meet minimum standards of academic proficiency; or

(E) If the public charter school is a party to a cooperative agreement described in ORS 338.080 (Cooperative agreement to provide educational services) , reside in the school district that is the sponsor of the public charter school or in a school district that is a party to the cooperative agreement.

(4) A student who wishes to enroll in a virtual public charter school does not need the approval of the school district where the student is a resident before the student enrolls in the virtual public charter school. If a student wishes to enroll in a virtual public charter school, the parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship with the student must provide the following notices to the school district where the student is a resident:

(a) Intent to enroll the student in a virtual public charter school; and

(b) Enrollment of the student in a virtual public charter school.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section and ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) , if more than three percent of the students who reside in a school district are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district, a student who is a resident of the school district must receive approval from the school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school. A school district is not required to give approval if more than three percent of the students who reside in the school district are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district. A school district must provide notice of the decision to not give approval within 10 calendar days of receiving notice of intent for the student to enroll in a virtual public charter school.

(b) For the purpose of determining whether more than three percent of the students who reside in the school district are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district, the school district board shall:

(A) Include any students who:

(i) Reside in the school district, regardless of whether the students are considered residents of different school districts as provided by ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) (5); and

(ii) Are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district.

(B) Calculate, at least twice each year, the school district’s percentage of students attending virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, students who reside in the school district, regardless of whether the students are considered residents of different school districts as provided by ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) (5), must receive approval from the school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school if the limit described in paragraph (a) of this subsection has been met.

(B) A student is not required to receive approval from the school district in which the student resides if the student:

(i) Previously lived in another school district;

(ii) While living in the other school district, was enrolled in a virtual public charter school; and

(iii) Has maintained continuous enrollment in the virtual public charter school since moving into the school district where the student currently resides.

(d) If the school district does not give approval under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the school district must provide to the parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship with the student information about:

(A) The percentage of students in the resident district that attend virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district, based on the most recent calculation;

(B) The right to appeal the decision to the State Board of Education; and

(C) Other online options available to the student.

(e) If an appeal is made to the State Board of Education as described in paragraph (d) of this subsection, the board must issue a decision within 14 days of the submission of the appeal.

(6) Within 10 days of a student’s enrollment in a public charter school, the public charter school shall provide written notice of the student’s enrollment to the school district in which the public charter school is located if the student does not reside in the school district where the public charter school is located.

(7) Within 10 days of receiving the notice described in subsection (6) of this section, the school district in which the public charter school is located shall provide to the student’s parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship written information about:

(a) The school district’s responsibility to identify, locate and evaluate students enrolled in the public charter school to determine which students may be in need of special education and related services as provided by ORS 338.165 (Special education students) ; and

(b) The methods by which the school district may be contacted to answer questions or provide information related to special education and related services.

(8) When a student described in subsection (6) of this section withdraws from a public charter school for a reason other than graduation from high school, the school district in which the public charter school is located shall:

(a) Provide to the school district in which the student resides written notice that the student has withdrawn.

(b) Provide to the student’s parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship written information about:

(A) The responsibility of the school district in which the student resides to identify, locate and evaluate students who reside in the school district to determine which students may be in need of special education and related services as provided by ORS 338.165 (Special education students) ; and

(B) The methods by which the school district in which the student resides may be contacted to answer questions or provide information related to special education and related services.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a student described in subsection (6) of this section enrolls in a public charter school and has an individualized education program, the school district in which the public charter school is located must implement the individualized education program and follow the terms of the individualized education program until a new individualized education program is developed.

(b) If a student described in subsection (6) of this section withdraws from a public charter school and has an individualized education program, the school district in which the student resides must implement the individualized education program and follow the terms of the individualized education program until a new individualized education program is developed.

(10) When a virtual public charter school enrolls a student or a student no longer is enrolled in a virtual public charter school, the virtual public charter school shall provide the written notices described in ORS 338.120 (Additional requirements for virtual public charter schools) (1)(m) and (n) to the school district where the student is a resident.

(11) A public charter school may conduct fund-raising activities but may not require a student to participate in fund-raising activities as a condition of admission to the public charter school. [1999 c.200 §14; 2001 c.810 §8; 2005 c.834 §5; 2007 c.100 §23; 2011 c.718 §§23,24; 2015 c.585 §§1,2; 2017 c.218 §§1,2; 2021 c.364 §§1,1a; 2021 c.367 §14; 2023 c.434 §1]

Source: Section 338.125 — Student enrollment; nonresident students; appeals; written notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors338.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.295 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.295
348.295 Scholarships for culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other form of student financial aid authorized by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may award scholarships to culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates to use at approved educator preparation providers, as defined in ORS 342.120 (Definitions for chapter) , for the purpose of advancing the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a).

(2) Scholarships awarded under this section shall be in amounts of $12,000 each academic year, for a maximum of two academic years.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section in consultation with the Educator Advancement Council and the Department of Education.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Teacher candidate” means an individual who is preparing to be a teacher or other school professional licensed, registered or certified by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(b) “Teacher candidate” does not mean an individual who is preparing to be an administrator. [2017 c.639 §9; 2017 c.639 §26; 2021 c.518 §13; 2022 c.44 §4; 2023 c.431 §1]

Source: Section 348.295 — Scholarships for culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 359.444 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 359 / Section 359.444
359.444 Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies
Status: in_force

(1) A core partner agency may use funds received under ORS 359.426 (Percentage that may be disbursed) (2)(c) to:

(a) Carry out the mission and mandate of the agency;

(b) Serve more grantees; and

(c) Encourage new cultural undertakings.

(2) Each core partner agency shall expend a portion of the amount received under ORS 359.426 (Percentage that may be disbursed) (2)(c) as determined by the Trust for Cultural Development Board each fiscal year to fund development of qualitative benchmarks and culture within Oregon. The evaluation of benchmarks may be done in partnership with one or more higher education institutions in Oregon. It is intended that this partnership will stimulate research and investigation of the ways in which culture and related cultural policy will impact the state over a 10-year period. [2001 c.954 §16; 2023 c.552 §3]

Source: Section 359.444 — Allowable uses of funds by core partner agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.690 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.690
354.690 Liability for service charge
Status: in_force

(1) When a district broadcasts television signals through a translator on a regular basis and any property within the district receives those signals, the owner of the property receiving the signal shall be liable to the district for the service charges.

(2) When a district broadcasts television signals through a translator on a regular basis, if any person residing on or occupying property located in an area entirely surrounded by the district intentionally receives and uses those signals, the owner of that property is liable to the district for a service charge. The owner of the property shall be deemed to have contracted with the district for use of the translator signals.

(3) The district shall determine which property is receiving the signal, the amount of any service charge and the method of payment by property owners. The district may classify property outside and within the district according to the uses of district signals. For property entirely surrounded by the district, the district shall prepare a verified report which shall disclose that the property has been physically inspected and that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is intentionally receiving and using the signal.

(4) The district shall notify each owner of property it has determined is liable for a service charge at least 30 days prior to imposition of any service charge. The notice shall be by mail and shall include a written declaration which the owner may verify by signing and return to the district office stating that the owner is exempt from the service charge for one of the following reasons:

(a) The property already receives adequate regional television signals from another source and is not using district signals;

(b) The property is so situated as to preclude use of the signals; or

(c) A television is not used on the property and there are no plans to do so.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If property outside or within the district is owned, rented or leased by a community antenna television company which carries a district’s television signals by cable to subscribers because of Federal Communications Commission requirements, that property shall be exempt from any district service charge.

(b) Property outside or within the district that is owned by the State of Oregon is exempt from any district service charge.

(6) A verified declaration returned to the district under subsection (4) of this section shall exempt the property in question and shall be valid for one year from its signing, unless the owner of the property informs the district of a change of circumstances which should subject the owner to a service charge.

(7) By July 15 of any year, the district shall determine which service charges are delinquent and shall certify such charges, together with interest at the rate of two-thirds of one percent per month from the date due, to the assessor of the county in which the property of the person against whom delinquent service charges are assessed is located. The assessor shall enter the charges and interest thereon upon the next assessment and tax roll prepared after July 15. The charges and interest, when entered upon the assessment and tax roll, shall be a charge upon, and lien against, the real property of the person against whom they are assessed. After the service charges are certified and presented to the assessor, the payment for the service charges must be made to the tax collector pursuant to ORS 311.370 (Receipts for taxes collected in advance of extension on the tax roll) . Such payment shall be made by the person responsible for the delinquent service charge or by the television translator district that has received payment for the delinquent service charge. The charges shall thereupon be collected and paid over in the same manner as other taxes are certified, assessed, collected and paid over, except that, when the tax collector receives the assessor’s certificate pursuant to ORS 311.115 (Delivery of assessment roll to tax collector) , the tax collector shall deduct 10 percent of the amount of the delinquent service charges imposed in determining the television translator district’s distribution percentage computed pursuant to ORS 311.390 (Tax and interest distribution percentage schedule) . The amount deducted shall be included in determining the distribution percentage of the county, in order to defray the costs incurred by the county in collecting the delinquent service charges.

(8) The district board may enter into an agreement with the owner of property that is not within the district for the payment of service charges for use of the translator signals of the district when:

(a) The electors of the district, at an election called for that purpose, have authorized the district board to make such agreements; and

(b) The property is within a city that is surrounded by the district and is served by a community antenna system regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. [1979 c.108 §2; 1985 c.445 §1; 1991 c.459 §385a; 1995 c.726 §1; 1997 c.518 §2; 2019 c.548 §3]

Source: Section 354.690 — Liability for service charge; notice; exemption; collection of delinquent charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.492 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.492
329.492 Oregon Studies
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall develop academic content standards for Oregon Studies and shall prepare materials to support teacher training and classroom instruction in Oregon Studies.

(2) In the development of the academic content standards in Oregon Studies and in the preparation of materials to support teacher training and classroom instruction in Oregon Studies, the department shall consult with:

(a) The Oregon Historical Society;

(b) The Commission on Black Affairs;

(c) The Commission on Hispanic Affairs;

(d) The Commission on Indian Services;

(e) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs; and

(f) Any other organization identified by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(3) The materials prepared as provided by subsection (2) of this section shall include a balanced presentation of the relevant contributions to society by men and women of African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American and other racial groups in Oregon.

(4) The Oregon Historical Society or any commission identified in subsection (2) of this section may use any public funds allocated to the society or commission for the purposes of this section. In addition, the Oregon Historical Society or any commission identified in subsection (2) of this section may raise additional funds from private sources for the purposes of this section. [1999 c.1023 §3; 2003 c.303 §11; 2013 c.777 §1]

Source: Section 329.492 — Oregon Studies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 354.990 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 354 / Section 354.990
354.990 Penalties
Status: reserved

Any property owner who knowingly makes any false verified declaration in order to obtain a service charge exemption under the provisions of ORS 354.690 (Liability for service charge) is guilty of unsworn falsification and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in ORS 162.085 (Unsworn falsification) . [1975 c.286 §12; 1979 c.108 §16; 1985 c.445 §2]

CHAPTERS 355 AND 356 [Reserved for expansion]

Source: Section 354.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors354.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.955 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.955
358.955 Civil enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) Any person or the Attorney General, on behalf of the state, may institute a civil proceeding against a person who violates the provisions of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) , 358.945 (Notice required upon finding of object) , 358.950 (When notice to Indian tribe required) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) . In the proceeding, relief shall be granted in conformity with the principles that govern the granting of injunctive relief in other civil cases, except that a showing of special or irreparable damage to the person is not required. Upon the execution of the proper bond against damages for an injunction improvidently granted and a showing of immediate danger of significant loss or damage, a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction may be issued in any such action before a final determination on the merits.

(2) In any proceeding brought under this section, the court may allow the prevailing party to recover costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney fees at trial and upon appeal. Any moneys recovered by the Attorney General under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established in ORS 358.664 (Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund) .

(3) The Attorney General may, upon timely application, intervene in any civil action or proceeding brought under subsection (1) of this section if the Attorney General certifies that in the opinion of the Attorney General, the action or proceeding is of general public importance. In such action or proceeding, the state shall be entitled to the same relief as if the Attorney General instituted the action or proceeding. [1983 c.620 §10; 2001 c.739 §6; 2009 c.89 §3]

Source: Section 358.955 — Civil enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.680 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.680
336.680 Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, “approved recovery school” means a school that is under an agreement with the Department of Education to provide students enrolled in the school with a holistic approach to:

(a) Educational services for grades 9 through 12; and

(b) Health care services related to recovery from substance use disorders.

(2) The department shall provide or cause to be provided appropriate education for students enrolled in an approved recovery school. For the purpose of paying the costs of providing education to students enrolled in an approved recovery school, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make the following:

(a) Payments from amounts available from the State School Fund under ORS 327.029 (Allocations for approved recovery schools) .

(b) Payments from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account, as provided by rule adopted by the State Board of Education in collaboration with the advisory committee convened under ORS 336.685 (Recovery school advisory committee) . The rules adopted as provided by this paragraph may include a minimum amount, a maximum amount or both for approved recovery schools.

(3) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may contract with a school district, an education service district or a public charter school to provide or cause to be provided appropriate education to students enrolled in an approved recovery school. Unless otherwise specified, any educational services provided under a contract entered into under this subsection shall be paid as described in this section and not by any other state moneys distributed based on average daily membership that are available to the school district, education service district or public charter school for the purpose of providing educational services.

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule the standards for a recovery school to become and operate as an approved recovery school. The standards must provide that:

(a) The recovery school must align, to the extent identified by the board, with standards for accreditation established by a nonprofit accrediting organization composed of representatives of recovery schools and individuals who support the growth of recovery schools. The standards must include requirements that:

(A) The recovery school, in compliance with timelines established by the department, be accredited by a nonprofit accrediting organization that establishes standards for recovery schools. Nothing in this subparagraph requires the recovery school to be accredited at the time the superintendent first enters into a contract with the recovery school.

(B) Student enrollment in the recovery school is voluntary. No school district or state or local agency may compel or otherwise require a student to enroll in a recovery school. Students enrolled in an approved recovery school may not be counted in determining the number of pupils in average daily membership for purposes of ORS 334.175 (Core services) (5).

(C) All students who reside in this state and who meet the eligibility criteria established under subsection (8) of this section may enroll in an approved recovery school if space is available. If space is not available, the approved recovery school may prioritize for enrollment student groups identified in ORS 327.180 (Allowed uses of grants from Student Investment Account) (2)(b).

(D) The school district, education service district or public charter school with which the department has entered into a contract for a recovery school must agree to award high school diplomas, modified diplomas, extended diplomas and alternative certificates as provided by ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) and 339.877 (Issuance of diploma for work completed at certain state institutions) . An entity that awards high school diplomas as provided by this subparagraph:

(i) 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

(ii) Must accept any credits previously earned by students 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.

(E) Except as provided by subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, the recovery school must satisfy the same laws that apply to public charter schools under ORS 338.115 (Applicability of laws) .

(F) All administrators and teachers at the recovery school must be licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

(b) Recovery schools will be approved, to the greatest extent practicable, in a manner that:

(A) Represents a geographic distribution across this state; and

(B) Takes into consideration the needs for services by the community in which the recovery school would be located.

(5) Any school that provides the services of a recovery school may enter into a contract with the superintendent to become an approved recovery school, including schools already providing the services of a recovery school and schools that are proposing to provide the services of a recovery school.

(6) An approved recovery school may enter into agreements with other entities, including community-based organizations and federally recognized tribes of this state, for the purposes of providing educational and health care services to students enrolled in the approved recovery school.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall be responsible for:

(A) Identifying, locating and evaluating students enrolled in an approved recovery school who may be in need of special education and related services; and

(B) Ensuring that eligible students receive special education and related services.

(b) For the purpose of this subsection, the department may enter into a contract with a school district or an education service district.

(8) The department shall establish eligibility criteria for students to enroll in an approved recovery school, based on input from the advisory committee convened under ORS 336.685 (Recovery school advisory committee) and based on research from a nonprofit organization composed of representatives of recovery schools and individuals who support the growth of recovery schools and other relevant organizations.

(9) For the purposes of administering this section:

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt any necessary rules.

(b) The department shall collaborate with the Oregon Health Authority, the Youth Development Division, the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Human Services and local public health and mental health authorities or providers and shall coordinate, to the greatest extent practicable, funding of services provided in relation to approved recovery schools.

(10) Each biennium, the Department of Education shall prepare a report on the progress, successes and challenges of approved recovery schools and submit that report to:

(a) The interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education; and

(b) The advisory committee convened under ORS 336.685 (Recovery school advisory committee) . [2023 c.513 §1]

Note: Sections 2 to 4, chapter 513, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 2. No later than January 1, 2028, the Department of Education, in collaboration with the advisory committee convened under section 5 of this 2023 Act [ 336.685 (Recovery school advisory committee) ], shall submit the first report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education as required by section 1 (10) of this 2023 Act [ 336.680 (Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school) (10)]. [2023 c.513 §2]

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding section 1 of this 2023 Act [ 336.680 (Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school) ], the Department of Education may not enter into agreements to establish:

(1) More than a total of three approved recovery schools for the 2023-2025 biennium.

(2) More than a total of six approved recovery schools for the 2025-2027 biennium.

(3) More than a total of nine approved recovery schools for the 2027-2029 biennium. [2023 c.513 §3]

Sec. 4. Section 3 of this 2023 Act is repealed July 1, 2029. [2023 c.513 §4]

Source: Section 336.680 — Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school; payment for education; school standards; rules; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.280 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.280
353.280 Faculty
Status: in_force

The president and professors constitute the faculty of the Oregon Health and Science University and as such have the immediate government and discipline of it and the students therein. The faculty may, subject to the supervision of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, prescribe the course of study to be pursued at the university and the textbooks to be used. [1995 c.162 §28]

Source: Section 353.280 — Faculty; status; powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.255 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.255
329A.255 Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not operate a preschool recorded program or a school-age recorded program unless the program is recorded with the Department of Early Learning and Care as provided in this section.

(2) To obtain recording, the person operating the program must apply to the department by submitting a completed record application form and a nonrefundable fee as established by the department. The department shall determine and apply the fee through rules adopted by the Early Learning Council under ORS 329A.275 (Rules) . The department shall deposit fees received under this subsection as provided in ORS 329A.310 (Application) (2).

(3) The department shall issue a record to the applicant if the department determines that the applicant meets the requirements of ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) and the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) and subsection (9) of this section.

(4) Unless the record is revoked as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the record is valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

(5) A record authorizes operation of the program only on the premises described in the record and only by the person named in the record.

(6) The department shall create and maintain a database of programs recorded under this section and shall update the database annually. The database must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:

(a) Name and address of the program;

(b) Name of operator; and

(c) Significant program information, as determined by the Early Learning Council by rule.

(7) A program recorded under this section must post, and provide parents with, a notice that the program is not certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) or registered under ORS 329A.330 (Registration requirements) .

(8) An initial application or renewal application for recording of a program under this section may be denied, revoked or suspended, if the department finds:

(a) That the program or its operation does not comply with ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) or 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) , with applicable rules and with any term or condition imposed under the record; or

(b) That investigation of the program or its records authorized by ORS 329A.390 (Inspection) has not been permitted.

(9) The Early Learning Council shall adopt any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(10) A person who violates any provision of this section or any term or condition of a record is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100. [Formerly 657A.255; 2019 c.187 §9; 2022 c.90 §3; 2023 c.554 §12]

Source: Section 329A.255 — Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program; criminal background check required; fee; rules; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.691 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.691
352.691 Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 352.372 (Findings and policy for ORS 352.365 to 352.379) , there is created the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, to be administered by Portland State University.

(2) The purpose of the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs is to assist state and federal agencies in researching and mitigating nonindigenous, invasive aquatic species in this state and to work with communities in developing effective management of lakes and reservoirs. [Formerly 352.207]

Source: Section 352.691 — Center for Lakes and Reservoirs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.573 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.573
328.573 Notice of public hearing on tax zones
Status: in_force

(1) The district board of a school district seeking to establish tax zones under ORS 328.570 (Division of district into tax zones) to 328.579 (Determination of tax in zones) shall cause a notice of a public hearing relating to the formation of the tax zones to be published once a week for two successive weeks in the newspaper in general circulation in the district that, in the judgment of the district board, will afford the best notice to the residents of the district.

(2) The notice published under this section shall set forth:

(a) The resolve of the district board to divide the district into zones.

(b) The boundaries of the proposed zones.

(c) The estimated percentage of the total amount of ad valorem taxes of the district that will be imposed in each zone.

(d) The date, hour and place of the hearing.

(e) That all interested persons may attend and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. [2001 c.246 §3]

Source: Section 328.573 — Notice of public hearing on tax zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.155 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.155
339.155 Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission
Status: in_force

(1) A district school board or public charter school as defined in ORS 338.005 (Definitions for chapter) may not require payment of fees as a condition of admission to those pupils entitled under the law to free admission. However, the following are not considered as conditions of admission:

(a) Pursuant to ORS 339.141 (Tuition prohibited for regular school program) , but subject to ORS 339.147 (When tuition authorized) , tuition may be charged for courses not part of the regular school program.

(b) A charge may not be made for a standard, prescribed textbook but a security deposit may be required, which may be refunded if the textbook is returned in usable condition. Supplemental texts shall be made available on loan.

(c) A deposit may be charged for a lock for a locker.

(2) A district school board or public charter school may require pupils who do not furnish their own attire for physical education classes to pay an appropriate fee for uniforms provided by the district or public charter school.

(3) A district school board or public charter school may require pupils who do not provide appropriate towels for physical education classes to pay a fee for use of towels provided by the district or public charter school.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A district school board or public charter school may require payment of fees for the use of musical instruments owned or rented by the district or public charter school. The district school board or public charter school may not charge a fee that exceeds the rental cost of the instrument to the district or public charter school or the annual depreciation plus actual maintenance cost for each instrument.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a district school board or public charter school may not require payment of fees for the use of a musical instrument from children exempt from tuition under ORS 339.147 (When tuition authorized) . The district school board or public charter school shall lend musical instruments, without charge, to children exempt from tuition under ORS 339.147 (When tuition authorized) .

(5) Subject to ORS 339.147 (When tuition authorized) , a district school board or public charter school may require payments of fees in any of the following:

(a) In any program where the resultant product, in excess of minimum course requirements and at the pupil’s option, becomes the personal property of the pupil.

(b) Admission fees or charges for extracurricular activities where pupil attendance is optional.

(c) A security deposit conditioned on the return of materials, supplies or equipment including athletic equipment.

(d) Items of personal use or products which a pupil may purchase such as student publications, class rings, annuals and graduation announcements.

(e) Field trips considered optional to a district’s or public charter school’s regular school program.

(f) Any authorized voluntary pupil health and accident benefit plan.

(g) As used in this subsection, “minimum course requirements” means any product required to be produced to meet the goals of the course. [1975 c.508 §1; 1977 c.99 §1; 1977 c.815 §3; 1999 c.200 §33; 2003 c.14 §149]

Source: Section 339.155 — Prohibitions of certain fees as condition of admission; allowable fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.925 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.925
358.925 Seizure of instrumentalities and proceeds of certain violations
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) is prohibited conduct for the purposes of ORS chapter 131A. Proceeds and instrumentalities of a violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) may be seized and forfeited in the manner provided by ORS chapter 131A. An action for civil forfeiture under this section may be commenced by the Attorney General or by the district attorney for the county in which any of the property is seized.

(2) Property subject to forfeiture under this section may be seized by a police officer upon court process. Seizure without process may be made if:

(a) The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest or search or an inspection under an administrative inspection warrant; or

(b) The property subject to seizure has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state.

(3) In the event of a seizure under subsection (1) of this section, a forfeiture proceeding shall be instituted promptly. Property taken or detained under this section shall not be subject to replevin, but is deemed to be in the custody of the police officer making the seizure, subject only to the order of the court. When property is seized under this section, pending forfeiture and final disposition, the police officer may:

(a) Place the property under seal;

(b) Remove the property to a place designated by the court; or

(c) Require another agency authorized by law to take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location.

(4) In any action brought under this section, the circuit court shall give priority to the hearing and determination. Pending final determination, the circuit court may at any time enter such injunctions, prohibitions or restraining orders, or take such actions as the court may deem proper.

(5) A judgment rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding for a violation of ORS 358.920 (Prohibited conduct) or 390.235 (Permits and conditions for excavation or removal of archaeological or historical material) shall estop the defendant in any subsequent civil action or proceeding brought by the state or any other person as to all matters as to which such judgment would be an estoppel as between the state and the defendant.

(6) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapter 131A, after entry of a judgment of forfeiture in an action under this section, a forfeiting agency shall deliver the forfeited property and proceeds of the forfeited property to the Commission on Indian Services after making any deductions allowed for costs incurred by the forfeiting agency. The commission shall deliver the property and proceeds to the appropriate Indian tribe, as designated by the commission. If there is no appropriate Indian tribe, the commission shall use the property and proceeds for Indian historic preservation. [1983 c.620 §4; 1993 c.459 §5; 2001 c.739 §4; 2003 c.576 §437; 2009 c.78 §59]

Source: Section 358.925 — Seizure of instrumentalities and proceeds of certain violations; forfeiture; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.728 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.728
341.728 Community College Bond Building Fund
Status: repealed

(1) The Community College Bond Building Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

(2) The Community College Bond Building Fund shall consist of moneys realized from the sale of bonds issued pursuant to Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 286A.848 (Authority of State Treasurer to issue Article XI-G bonds) for the benefit of community colleges.

(3) Moneys in the Community College Bond Building Fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and may be distributed by the commission pursuant to grant contracts entered into between the commission and community colleges under ORS 286A.851 (Grant contracts for Article XI-G bonds) .

(4) Moneys in the Community College Bond Building Fund may be invested as provided in ORS 286A.025 (Issuance and sale of bonds) until needed for distribution under subsection (3) of this section. If a surplus remains in the fund after disbursement, the surplus and earnings from temporary investments shall be credited to the Article XI-G Bond Fund established under ORS 286A.854 (Article XI-G Bond Fund) . [2005 c.787 §22; 2007 c.783 §141; 2009 c.2 §18; 2011 c.2 §4; 2015 c.366 §35; 2017 c.9 §15]

341.915 [1967 c.433 §9; 1975 c.128 §7; repealed by 1977 c.711 §6; repeal rescinded by 1979 c.754 §5; 1979 c.754 §6; repealed by 1987 c.474 §13]

Source: Section 341.728 — Community College Bond Building Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.432 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.432
326.432 Early Learning System Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care is under the supervision and control of the Early Learning System Director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the department.

(2) The director shall be appointed by the Governor and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(3) The director shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or, if not so provided, as may be fixed by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the director in the performance of official duties.

(4) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the director shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the department, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

(5) The director may apply for, receive and accept grants, gifts or other payments, including property or services from any governmental or other public or private person, and may make arrangement to use the receipts, including for undertaking special studies and other projects that relate to the costs of child care and access to child care.

(6) The director may delegate any duty, function or power of the director to a subordinate employee, unless otherwise prohibited by law or rule. [2021 c.631 §12; 2023 c.26 §7]

Source: Section 326.432 — Early Learning System Director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.175 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.175
342.175 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may suspend or revoke the license or registration of a commission licensee, discipline a commission licensee, or suspend or revoke the right of any person to apply for a license or registration based on the following:

(a) Conviction of a crime not listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3);

(b) Gross neglect of duty;

(c) Any gross unfitness;

(d) Conviction of a crime for violating any law of this state or any state or of the United States involving the illegal use, sale or possession of controlled substances;

(e) Conviction of a crime described in ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ;

(f) Any false statement knowingly made in an application for issuance, renewal or reinstatement of a license or registration; or

(g) Failure to comply with any condition of reinstatement under subsection (4) of this section or any condition of probation under ORS 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges) (3)(b).

(2) If a person is enrolled in an approved educator preparation program under ORS 342.147 (Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs) , the commission may issue a public reprimand or may suspend or revoke the right to apply for a license or registration based on the following:

(a) Conviction of a crime listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3) or a crime described by the commission by rule;

(b) Conviction of a crime for violating any law of this state or any state or of the United States involving the illegal use, sale or possession of controlled substances; or

(c) Any conduct that may cause the commission to issue a public reprimand for a commission licensee or to suspend or revoke the license or registration of a commission licensee.

(3) The commission shall revoke any license or registration and shall revoke the right of any person to apply for a license or registration if the person has been convicted of any crime listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3).

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except for convictions for crimes listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3) and subject to subsection (5) of this section, any person whose license or registration has been revoked, or whose right to apply for a license or registration has been revoked, may apply to the commission for reinstatement of the license or registration after one year from the date of the revocation.

(b) Any person whose license or registration has been suspended, or whose right to apply for a license or registration has been suspended, may apply to the commission for reinstatement of the license or registration.

(c) The commission may require an applicant for reinstatement to furnish evidence satisfactory to the commission of good moral character, mental and physical health and such other evidence as the commission may consider necessary to establish the applicant’s fitness. The commission may impose a probationary period and such conditions as the commission considers necessary upon approving an application for reinstatement.

(5) The commission shall reconsider immediately a license or registration suspension or revocation or the situation of a person whose right to apply for a license or registration has been revoked, upon application therefor, when the license or registration suspension or revocation or the right revocation is based on a criminal conviction that is reversed on appeal.

(6) Violation of rules adopted by the commission relating to competent and ethical performance of professional duties shall be admissible as evidence of gross neglect of duty or gross unfitness.

(7) A copy of the record of conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of a conviction described in this section. [Formerly 342.070; 1965 c.100 §361; 1971 c.743 §358; 1973 c.228 §1; 1979 c.226 §1; 1979 c.226 §1; 1979 c.307 §3a; 1987 c.158 §59; 1987 c.503 §7; 1991 c.662 §1; 1993 c.45 §168; 1993 c.301 §7; 1993 c.603 §1; 1995 c.768 §15; 1997 c.383 §15; 1997 c.864 §19; 1999 c.199 §10; 1999 c.308 §2; 2007 c.575 §12; 2009 c.386 §1; 2015 c.245 §11; 2015 c.647 §16; 2017 c.21 §51; 2019 c.618 §24; 2021 c.151 §2]

Source: Section 342.175 — Grounds for discipline; reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.493 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.493
329.493 Curriculum relating to Native American experience in Oregon
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall:

(a) Develop a curriculum relating to the Native American experience in Oregon and make the curriculum available to school districts; and

(b) Provide professional development to teachers and administrators relating to the curriculum.

(2) The curriculum required by this section must be:

(a) For students in kindergarten through grade 12;

(b) Related to the Native American experience in Oregon, including tribal history, sovereignty issues, culture, treaty rights, government, socioeconomic experiences and current events;

(c) Historically accurate, culturally relevant, community-based, contemporary and developmentally appropriate; and

(d) Aligned with the academic content standards adopted under ORS 329.045 (Revision of Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements, Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards) .

(3) School districts must implement the curriculum developed under subsection (1) of this section for students in kindergarten through grade 12.

(4) The department may contract for the development of the curriculum under this section or for the provision of professional development.

(5) The department shall ensure that the federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon are given the opportunity to collaborate in the development of the curriculum and the provision of professional development, and may make moneys available to those tribes to support collaboration efforts. [2017 c.632 §2]

Source: Section 329.493 — Curriculum relating to Native American experience in Oregon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.341 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.341
328.341 Transfer by school districts or State Treasurer of moneys to pay debt service on school bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each school district with outstanding, unpaid school bonds issued with the state guaranty shall transfer moneys sufficient for the scheduled debt service payment to its paying agent at least 15 days before any principal or interest payment date for the school bonds.

(b) The paying agent may, if instructed to do so by the school district, invest the moneys for the benefit of the school district until the payment date.

(c) A school district that is unable to transfer the scheduled debt service payment to the paying agent 15 days before the payment date shall immediately notify the paying agent and the State Treasurer by:

(A) Telephone;

(B) A writing sent by facsimile transmission; and

(C) A writing sent by first class mail.

(2) If sufficient funds are not transferred to the paying agent as required by subsection (1) of this section, the paying agent shall notify the State Treasurer of that failure at least 10 days before the scheduled debt service payment date by:

(a) Telephone;

(b) A writing sent by facsimile transmission; and

(c) A writing sent by first class mail.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If sufficient moneys to pay the scheduled debt service payment have not been transferred to the paying agent, the State Treasurer shall, on or before the scheduled payment date, transfer sufficient moneys to the paying agent to make the scheduled debt service payment.

(b) The payment by the State Treasurer:

(A) Discharges the obligation of the issuing school district to its bondholders for the payment; and

(B) Transfers the rights represented by the general obligation of the school district from the bondholders to the state.

(c) The school district shall pay to the State Treasurer all amounts paid by the treasurer to the paying agent, as well as interest, penalties and any additional costs incurred by the treasurer, as provided in ORS 328.346 (Recovery from school districts of payments on school bonds by State Treasurer) . [1997 c.614 §6; 1999 c.251 §5]

Note: See note under 328.321 (Definitions for ORS 328.321 to 328.356) .

Source: Section 328.341 — Transfer by school districts or State Treasurer of moneys to pay debt service on school bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 328.555 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 328 / Section 328.555
328.555 Property liable for district indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) All taxable property in a school district at the time any indebtedness is incurred by such district and all taxable property subsequently located in the area comprising such district shall be liable to taxation for the payment of such indebtedness until paid.

(2) No taxable property in territory included in a school district whose boundaries change as a result of creation, annexation, abolition and other alteration of the school district shall be relieved from liability for any indebtedness incurred prior to a boundary change. The district school board of the district in which are located the school facilities for which the indebtedness was incurred shall levy an annual tax on all taxable property in such territory sufficient to meet the interest payments and retire the indebtedness, but no tax levy shall be necessary as long as other provisions are made for the payment of the indebtedness.

Source: Section 328.555 — Property liable for district indebtedness; tax levy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors328.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.334 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.334
332.334 Tests of schools under plan
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school district, education service district or public charter school shall make the results of any testing conducted under a plan described in ORS 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) available to the public no later than 10 business days after receiving the test results. As used in this paragraph, “business day” means a day that is not a Saturday, a legal holiday under ORS 187.010 (Legal holidays) or 187.020 (Additional legal holidays) or a day on which the administrative headquarters for the district or school is closed.

(b) The district or school shall make the test results available:

(A) If the district or school maintains a public website, by posting the test results on the website;

(B) By sending electronic mail to staff, students and parents of minor students for whom the district or school has electronic mail addresses on file; and

(C) By making the test results available in printed form at the administrative headquarters for the district or school.

(2) A school district, education service district or public charter school shall provide an annual statement regarding the plan developed and adopted by the district or school under ORS 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) . The district or school shall provide the statement to:

(a) The governing body for the district or school;

(b) The parents of minor students; and

(c) Any students 18 years of age or older.

(3) The annual statement under subsection (2) of this section must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:

(a) Identification of, and contact information for, the position within the administration of the school district, education service district or public charter school having responsibility for maintaining and overseeing performance of the plan;

(b) Information regarding where copies of the plan are available;

(c) A certification that the district or school is in compliance with any testing requirements under the plan;

(d) Information about how to obtain the results of any testing conducted under the plan; and

(e) A summary of major exposure reduction activities conducted under the plan since the preceding annual statement.

(4) If a school district, education service district or public charter school maintains a publicly available website, the district or school shall post the annual statement described in subsection (3) of this section on the website. The district or school shall make the annual statement available in printed form at the administrative headquarters for the district or school.

(5) The Department of Education shall adopt, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, representatives of school districts, education service districts and public charter schools and other interested stakeholders, rules for carrying out this section. [2017 c.700 §2]

Note: See note under 332.331 (Healthy and Safe Schools Plan) .

Source: Section 332.334 — Tests of schools under plan; results; annual statement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.575 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.575
336.575 Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to establishing or expanding a residential program authorized to provide care to five or more children or changing the type of educational services provided or the category of children being served by the residential program in any school district, the authorities of the agency establishing or altering such a program shall notify in writing and confer with the superintendent or the district school board of any substantially affected district to determine the impact of the additional children and services upon the facilities and program of the district.

(2) The notification required by subsection (1) of this section must occur at least three months prior to the establishment or expansion of the residential program or prior to the time when the type of educational services or category of children changes. The three-month period, or any part of it, may be waived by agreement of the agency and the affected school district.

(3) This section does not apply to temporary changes in, or expansion of, residential programs of less than 30 days’ duration that result from meeting emergency needs of children. [Formerly 339.175]

Source: Section 336.575 — Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.404 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.404
350.404 Unified statewide transfer agreements
Status: in_force

(1) Community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall collaborate through the Transfer Council established in ORS 350.426 (Transfer Council) to develop a unified statewide transfer agreement, based on the foundational curricula established under ORS 350.400 (Establishment of foundational curricula) , for each major course of study. Each unified statewide transfer agreement developed under this section must:

(a) Enable a student to transfer from a community college to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) without the loss of academic credit or the requirement to retake a course at a public university that the student has successfully completed at a community college, provided that the grade in each course that is transferred meets the degree requirements established by the unified statewide transfer agreement;

(b) Contain provisions that identify the optimal number of academic credits, including credits in the major course of study, that the student should have when the student transfers from a community college to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order for the student to efficiently receive a bachelor’s degree;

(c) Define the classes and completion standards for the optimal number of academic credits identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection that may be taken at a community college;

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, ensure that if a student at a community college has completed 90 academic credits of coursework in conformity with the completion standards identified in paragraph (c) of this subsection and transfers to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the student will:

(A) Receive junior status in the major course of study at the public university; and

(B) Be able to receive a bachelor’s degree in the major course of study by completing the additional academic credits identified in the unified statewide transfer agreement after transferring, based on the total number of academic credits and standards approved by the accrediting body for the public university;

(e) For unified statewide transfer agreements that in paragraph (b) of this subsection identify an optimal number of academic credits to transfer other than 90, ensure that if a student at a community college has completed the identified number of academic credits of coursework in conformity with the completion standards identified in paragraph (c) of this subsection and transfers to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the student will:

(A) Receive status at the public university, based on the number of academic credits referenced in the transfer agreement, that is comparable to the status of students with the same number of academic credits in the major course of study who began their post-secondary studies at the public university; and

(B) Be able to receive a bachelor’s degree in the major course of study by completing the additional academic credits identified in the unified statewide transfer agreement after transferring, based on the total number of academic credits and standards approved by the accrediting body for the public university; and

(f) Explore alignment, to the greatest extent possible, of lower-division requirements in the major courses of study.

(2) In designing unified statewide transfer agreements under subsection (1) of this section, community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall:

(a) Focus on ensuring that community college students who transfer to public universities to complete a bachelor’s degree are able to obtain the bachelor’s degree with a similar number of academic credits to those required for students who begin their post-secondary studies at a public university;

(b) Seek to minimize student debt;

(c) Seek to increase the rate at which community college students who transfer to public universities receive bachelor’s degrees; and

(d) Seek to maintain the standards of intellectual and academic rigor at community colleges and public universities.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall use the council to regularly consult with community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order to determine the major courses of study for which a unified statewide transfer agreement will be established.

(b) Determinations made under this subsection must identify a sufficient number of major courses of study to enable colleges and public universities to comply with subsection (4) of this section.

(c) The commission shall publicly identify the criteria used to make determinations under this subsection, which must include, but need not be limited to, a consideration of:

(A) The major courses of study with the most workforce demand; and

(B) The most common major courses of study among students who transfer from a community college to a public university.

(4) Community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall establish a unified statewide transfer agreement for one major course of study per year. [2017 c.669 §3; 2021 c.575 §12]

Note: The amendments to 350.404 (Unified statewide transfer agreements) by section 13, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2026. See section 14, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

350.404 (Unified statewide transfer agreements) . (1) Community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall collaborate through the Transfer Council established in ORS 350.426 (Transfer Council) to develop a unified statewide transfer agreement, based on the foundational curricula established under ORS 350.400 (Establishment of foundational curricula) , for each major course of study. Each unified statewide transfer agreement developed under this section must:

(a) Enable a student to transfer from a community college to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) without the loss of academic credit or the requirement to retake a course at a public university that the student has successfully completed at a community college, provided that the grade in each course that is transferred meets the degree requirements established by the unified statewide transfer agreement;

(b) Contain provisions that identify the optimal number of academic credits, including credits in the major course of study, that the student should have when the student transfers from a community college to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order for the student to efficiently receive a bachelor’s degree;

(c) Define the classes and completion standards for the optimal number of academic credits identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection that may be taken at a community college;

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, ensure that if a student at a community college has completed 90 academic credits of coursework in conformity with the completion standards identified in paragraph (c) of this subsection and transfers to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the student will:

(A) Receive junior status in the major course of study at the public university; and

(B) Be able to receive a bachelor’s degree in the major course of study by completing the additional academic credits identified in the unified statewide transfer agreement after transferring, based on the total number of academic credits and standards approved by the accrediting body for the public university;

(e) For unified statewide transfer agreements that in paragraph (b) of this subsection identify an optimal number of academic credits to transfer other than 90, ensure that if a student at a community college has completed the identified number of academic credits of coursework in conformity with the completion standards identified in paragraph (c) of this subsection and transfers to a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the student will:

(A) Receive status at the public university, based on the number of academic credits referenced in the transfer agreement, that is comparable to the status of students with the same number of academic credits in the major course of study who began their post-secondary studies at the public university; and

(B) Be able to receive a bachelor’s degree in the major course of study by completing the additional academic credits identified in the unified statewide transfer agreement after transferring, based on the total number of academic credits and standards approved by the accrediting body for the public university; and

(f) Explore alignment, to the greatest extent possible, of lower-division requirements in the major courses of study.

(2) In designing unified statewide transfer agreements under subsection (1) of this section, community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall:

(a) Focus on ensuring that community college students who transfer to public universities to complete a bachelor’s degree are able to obtain the bachelor’s degree with a similar number of academic credits to those required for students who begin their post-secondary studies at a public university;

(b) Seek to minimize student debt;

(c) Seek to increase the rate at which community college students who transfer to public universities receive bachelor’s degrees; and

(d) Seek to maintain the standards of intellectual and academic rigor at community colleges and public universities.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall use the council to regularly consult with community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) in order to determine the major courses of study for which a unified statewide transfer agreement will be established.

(b) Determinations made under this subsection must identify a sufficient number of major courses of study to enable colleges and public universities to comply with subsection (4) of this section.

(c) The commission shall publicly identify the criteria used to make determinations under this subsection, which must include, but need not be limited to, a consideration of:

(A) The major courses of study with the most workforce demand; and

(B) The most common major courses of study among students who transfer from a community college to a public university.

(4) Community colleges and public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall establish a unified statewide transfer agreement for three major courses of study per year.

Source: Section 350.404 — Unified statewide transfer agreements; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.183 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.183
343.183 Effect of school district failure to comply
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to and not in lieu of any other sanction that may be imposed against a noncomplying school district, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may withhold all or any part of the funds otherwise due a district for special education until the district complies with the requirements of ORS 343.146 (Determination of eligibility for special education services) to 343.183 (Effect of school district failure to comply) .

(2) If the Superintendent of Public Instruction finds that the school district has refused to pay for the independent evaluation when the results thereof required the determination of the school district to be revised significantly, the superintendent may withhold from funds due the district for special education an amount not to exceed the expense incurred by the parent in obtaining the independent evaluation. The superintendent shall use the funds thus withheld for payment of the costs of the independent evaluation. [1979 c.423 §11 (enacted in lieu of 343.077); 1989 c.491 §37]

Source: Section 343.183 — Effect of school district failure to comply; withholding funds; expense of independent evaluation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.725 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.725
341.725 Community College Capital Construction Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Community College Capital Construction Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Community College Capital Construction Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the Community College Capital Construction Fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and may be distributed by the commission for the purposes described in Article XI-G, section 1 (2), of the Oregon Constitution, pursuant to grant contracts entered into between the commission and community colleges under ORS 286A.851 (Grant contracts for Article XI-G bonds) . [2005 c.787 §21; 2009 c.2 §17; 2011 c.2 §3; 2015 c.366 §34; 2017 c.9 §14]

Source: Section 341.725 — Community College Capital Construction Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 340.070 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 340 / Section 340.070
340.070 Special education and related services
Status: in_force

(1) The resident school district of an eligible student participating in the Expanded Options Program shall be responsible for providing any required special education and related services to the student. A student who requires special education and related services shall be considered, for school purposes, a resident in the school district in which the student’s parents or guardians or persons in parental relationship to the student reside, pursuant to ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) and 339.134 (Residency of child voluntarily placed outside child’s home and living in substitute care program) .

(2) If an eligible post-secondary institution intends to provide special education and related services to an eligible student participating in the Expanded Options Program, the institution shall enter into a written contract with the resident school district of the student. The contract shall include at least the following:

(a) Allowance for the student to remain in the program during the pendency of any special education due process hearing unless the parents or guardians and school district agree otherwise;

(b) Immediate notification to the resident school district if the institution suspects that a student participating in the program may have a disability and requires special education or related services;

(c) Immediate notification to the resident school district if the student who is receiving special education and related services has engaged in conduct that may lead to suspension or expulsion; and

(d) Immediate notification to the resident school district of any complaint made by the parents or guardians of the student regarding the student’s participation in the program at the institution.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an eligible post-secondary institution provides special education and related services under a contract with a resident school district, the institution shall comply with standards established by the State Board of Education under this section.

(b) The State Board of Education shall establish standards to be applied to post-secondary institutions that provide special education and related services under a contract with a resident school district. The standards shall include at least the following minimum requirements:

(A) The implementation of special education and related services must be done as described in the eligible student’s individualized education program as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) ; and

(B) The institution shall maintain the confidentiality of education records in compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g). [2005 c.674 §15]

Source: Section 340.070 — Special education and related services; contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.867 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.867
339.867 Definitions for ORS 339.869 and 339.870
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 339.869 (Administration of medication and short-acting opioid antagonists) and 339.870 (Liability of school personnel administering medication or short-acting opioid antagonist) :

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Medication” means:

(A) Medication that is not injected;

(B) Premeasured doses of epinephrine that are injected;

(C) Medication that is available for treating adrenal insufficiency; and

(D) Naloxone or any similar medication that is in any form available for safe administration and that is designed to rapidly reverse an overdose of an opioid drug.

(b) “Medication” does not include nonprescription sunscreen.

(2) “Opioid overdose” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) .

(3) “Short-acting opioid antagonist” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) . [1997 c.144 §1; 2013 c.486 §1; 2015 c.162 §2; 2015 c.676 §1; 2019 c.375 §1; 2023 c.593 §10]

Source: Section 339.867 — Definitions for ORS 339.869 and 339.870 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.409 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.409
343.409 Talented and gifted programs required
Status: in_force

School districts shall provide educational programs or services to talented and gifted students enrolled in public schools under rules adopted by the State Board of Education. [1987 c.337 §4; 1993 c.45 §226; 1993 c.749 §18]

Source: Section 343.409 — Talented and gifted programs required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.860 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.860
329.860 Outreach to students no longer attending school
Status: in_force

Education service districts, school districts or schools, or any combination thereof, may contact any eligible elementary or secondary school student and the student’s family if the student has ceased to attend school to encourage the student’s enrollment in an education program that may include alternative learning options. If the student or the family cannot be located, the name and last-known address shall be reported to the school nearest the address. The school shall attempt to determine if that student or family is being provided services by this state and shall seek to assist the student or family in any appropriate manner. [Formerly 336.157; 1995 c.278 §41; 1995 c.660 §44; 1997 c.652 §24; 2003 c.303 §13; 2007 c.858 §26]

Source: Section 329.860 — Outreach to students no longer attending school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 339.303 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 339 / Section 339.303
339.303 Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule:

(1) A process for an organization or an individual to submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a written, signed complaint alleging that a public education program is violating or has violated a provision of ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) . The complaint must indicate that, prior to submitting the complaint to the superintendent, the organization or individual attempted to seek a remedy for the complaint from the board or governing body overseeing the entity that has jurisdiction over the public education program against which the complaint is being submitted.

(2) A process for investigating a complaint submitted under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The minimum standards for any rooms used by a public education program for seclusion of a student. The standards must:

(a) Take into account the health and safety of students and personnel of the public education program and the respect and dignity of students; and

(b) Include consideration of the size, safety features, lighting and ventilation of the rooms. [2013 c.650 §2]

Source: Section 339.303 — Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors339.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.340 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.340
326.340 Disposition of conference fees by superintendent
Status: in_force

(1) When the Superintendent of Public Instruction has possession or control of conference fees that are made available for training programs sponsored in whole or in part by the Department of Education, the fees shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in the Education Training Revolving Account which is established and which shall be separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) Disbursements from the account to persons lawfully entitled thereto may be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee, by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer. [1989 c.966 §76]

Source: Section 326.340 — Disposition of conference fees by superintendent; disbursement of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.026 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.026
327.026 State School Fund grant for programs
Status: in_force

(1) In order to accomplish the purpose described in ORS 326.700 (Purpose of programs) , the State Board of Education shall adopt by rule definitions and procedures to be applied to the computation of the State School Fund allocations where necessary to make students enrolled in the Youth Corrections Education Program, as defined in ORS 326.695 (Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712) , and the Juvenile Detention Education Program, as defined in ORS 326.695 (Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712) , equivalent to students enrolled in common and union high school districts for purposes of distribution of the fund.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Youth Corrections Education Program shall receive from the State School Fund for each school year a special State School Fund grant, consisting of a general purpose grant that is equal to the Youth Corrections Education Program extended ADMw multiplied by Funding Percentage and further multiplied by Statewide Target per ADMw Grant. For the purpose of the calculation made under this paragraph:

(A) ADMw equals ADM multiplied by 2.0 multiplied by the additional per student weight, as calculated in ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) (1)(c)(A)(i).

(B) Extended ADMw equals ADMw or ADMw of the prior year, whichever is greater.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Youth Corrections Education Program may not receive moneys under this section from the State School Fund for any youth in the program who:

(A) Has received a high school diploma; or

(B) Is 21 years of age or older.

(3) The Juvenile Detention Education Program shall receive from the State School Fund for each school year a special State School Fund grant, consisting of a general purpose grant that is equal to the Juvenile Detention Education Program extended ADMw multiplied by Funding Percentage and further multiplied by Statewide Target per ADMw Grant. For the purpose of the calculation made under this subsection:

(a) ADMw equals ADM multiplied by 1.5.

(b) Extended ADMw equals ADMw or ADMw of the prior year, whichever is greater.

(4) Funds allocated to the Youth Corrections Education Program and the Juvenile Detention Education Program from the State School Fund shall remain with the Department of Education and shall be adjusted in the year following the distribution to reflect the actual ADMw of students in the Youth Corrections Education Program and the Juvenile Detention Education Program in the same manner as for the school districts under ORS 327.101 (Adjustment of distribution between fiscal years) . [1995 c.649 §7; 1997 c.821 §17; 2001 c.681 §5; 2007 c.839 §17; 2009 c.698 §12; 2014 c.6 §1; 2017 c.726 §5; 2018 c.39 §2]

Source: Section 327.026 — State School Fund grant for programs; calculation; adjustment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329a.725 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329a / Section 329a.725
329A.725 Child Care Infrastructure Fund
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Child Care Infrastructure Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Child Care Infrastructure Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(b) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purposes set forth in ORS 329A.727 (Allowable costs) .

(c) The Oregon Business Development Department shall administer the fund in consultation with the Department of Early Learning and Care.

(2) The fund shall consist of moneys credited to the fund, including:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Moneys transferred to the fund by the Oregon Business Development Department;

(c) Earnings on moneys in the fund;

(d) Moneys received from the federal or state government; and

(e) Moneys from any other source, including, but not limited to, grants and gifts. [2023 c.523 §3]

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

Source: Section 329A.725 — Child Care Infrastructure Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.693 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.693
341.693 Payment of bond principal and interest
Status: in_force

(1) The paying agent and registrar must cause to be paid out of any money in the hands of the paying agent and registrar belonging to the community college district, the interest on or principal of, as the case may be, any bond issued by the district promptly when and as the same becomes due at the place of payment designated in such coupons or bonds. All coupons or bonds so paid must be immediately reported to the board of the district.

(2) The paying agent and registrar shall not be required to remit to the purchaser of any bonds or coupons the amount necessary to redeem them until the day such bonds or coupons are due. [1971 c.513 §46; 1995 c.67 §34]

Source: Section 341.693 — Payment of bond principal and interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.923 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.923
343.923 Department duties for programs for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall:

(1) Pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education, require that programs for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities meet program standards.

(2) Supply the Department of Human Services with information, on forms developed by the Department of Human Services, concerning all students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who are 15 years of age and older, which the Department of Human Services needs to serve and plan for their transition to adult living and work situations. [1985 c.555 §12; 1989 c.971 §7; 1991 c.795 §11; 2011 c.544 §2]

Source: Section 343.923 — Department duties for programs for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.454 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.454
358.454 Result of election at large or by zone
Status: in_force

(1) If two or three board members of a heritage district are to be elected at a regular district election at large, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. If one or more board members are to be elected by zone, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each zone shall be elected.

(2) Each district board member elected shall take an oath of office and shall hold office from July 1, next following election.

(3) The district board shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) .

(4) The term of a district board member is four years. [Formerly 198.979]

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

Source: Section 358.454 — Result of election at large or by zone; oath of office; vacancy; term of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 332.385 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.385
332.385 Gifts for scholarships and loans
Status: in_force

If the district school board accepts money and property donated for the purpose of establishing scholarship and loan funds for the post-high-school education of students of the district, then, subject to the conditions of the gift, the board may appoint a scholarship committee which, subject to the rules of the board, shall determine the eligibility of applicants for scholarships and loans, award scholarships and loans and fix the amounts to be awarded and the terms and conditions of the awards. [1965 c.132 §2; 1967 c.67 §4]

Source: Section 332.385 — Gifts for scholarships and loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors332.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 358.940 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 358 / Section 358.940
358.940 Reinterment required
Status: in_force

(1) A person who disturbs native Indian remains or a funerary object at or associated with an archaeological site shall reinter at the person’s expense those remains or funerary objects under the supervision of an Indian tribe as provided in ORS 97.750 (Permitted acts) .

(2) Any native Indian sacred object, object of cultural patrimony or native Indian funerary object shall be reported to the appropriate Indian tribe and the Commission on Indian Services. The appropriate Indian tribe, with the assistance of the State Historic Preservation Officer, shall arrange for the return of any objects to the appropriate Indian tribe. [1983 c.620 §7; 1993 c.459 §7]

Source: Section 358.940 — Reinterment required; notice to appropriate Indian tribe or Commission on Indian Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors358.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.553 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.553
353.553 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 353.550 (Definitions for ORS 353.550 to 353.559 and sections 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, chapter 921, Oregon Laws 2001) to 353.559 (Creation) and sections 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, chapter 921, Oregon Laws 2001, shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Opportunity Act. [2001 c.921 §2]

Source: Section 353.553 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.752 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.752
329.752 Determination of school type for purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs
Status: in_force

For the purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs offered to teachers, the type of school where a teacher teaches shall be determined as follows:

(1) The school shall be considered a secondary school if the school offers instruction in:

(a) Grades 6 through 12, or any part thereof; or

(b) Kindergarten through grade 12, or any part thereof, but the teacher is employed for the purpose of teaching any grade from grade 6 through 12.

(2) The school shall be considered an elementary school if the school offers instruction in:

(a) Kindergarten through grade 5, or any part thereof; or

(b) Kindergarten through grade 12, or any part thereof, but the teacher is employed for the purpose of teaching any grade from kindergarten through grade 5. [2011 c.428 §1]

Note: 329.752 (Determination of school type for purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs) 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 329.752 — Determination of school type for purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.344 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.344
327.344 Statewide English Language Learner Program Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Statewide English Language Learner Program Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account shall be credited to the General Fund.

(2) Moneys in the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for statewide activities related to English language learner programs.

(3) The Department of Education, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may solicit and accept gifts, grants or donations from public and private sources for English language learner programs. Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited into the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account. [2015 c.604 §9]

Note: 327.344 (Statewide English Language Learner Program Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 327 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.344 — Statewide English Language Learner Program Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.841 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.841
329.841 Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, “plan student” means a student enrolled in early childhood through post-secondary education who:

(a) Is Black or African-American; 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 community members, education stakeholders and representatives of the Department of Early Learning and Care, the Youth Development Division and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to advise the Department of Education regarding:

(A) Development and implementation of the plan;

(B) Eligibility criteria, applicant selection process 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 shall address:

(a) The disparities experienced by plan students in every indicator of academic success, as documented by the statewide report card;

(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 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 for 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 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 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 similar statewide education plans developed and implemented by the Department of Education.

(5) The Department of Education shall submit a biennial report concerning the progress of the plan developed and implemented under this section at each even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education.

(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 and community-based organizations to implement the strategies developed 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. [2015 c.618 §1; 2021 c.97 §25; 2021 c.290 §12; 2021 c.350 §6; 2021 c.631 §34; 2023 c.530 §§6,7]

Note: 329.841 (Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American) 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 329.841 — Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American; advisory group; report; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 327.019 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 327 / Section 327.019
327.019 State School Fund distribution computations for education service districts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Education service district extended ADMw” means the sum of the extended ADMw of the school districts located within the territory of the education service district as computed under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) .

(b) “Local revenues of an education service district” means the total of the following:

(A) The amount of revenue offset against local property taxes as determined by the Department of Revenue under ORS 311.175 (Loss of revenue by school taxing districts) (3)(a)(A);

(B) The amount of property taxes actually received by the district including penalties and interest on taxes;

(C) The amount of revenue received by the district from state-managed forestlands under ORS 530.115 (Disposition of certain moneys described in ORS 530.110) (1)(b) and (c); and

(D) Any positive amount obtained by subtracting the operating property taxes actually imposed by the district based on the rate certified pursuant to ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) from the amount that would have been imposed by the district if the district had certified the maximum rate of operating property taxes allowed by law.

(2) Each fiscal year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall calculate a State School Fund grant for each education service district as provided in this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each fiscal year, the superintendent shall calculate the total amount appropriated or allocated to the State School Fund and available for distribution to school districts, education service districts and programs + total amount of local revenues of all school districts, computed as provided in ORS 327.011 (Description of Local Revenues for purpose of State School Fund distributions) , + total amount of local revenues of all education service districts. The superintendent may not include in the calculation under this paragraph amounts received by the Department of Education from the State School Fund under ORS 343.243 (Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs) .

(b) The superintendent shall multiply the amount calculated under paragraph (a) of this subsection by 95.5 percent.

(c) Based on the amount calculated under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the superintendent shall calculate a funding percentage to distribute as nearly as practicable under ORS 327.006 (Definitions for State School Fund distributions) to 327.133 (Reports by districts) , 327.348 (High Cost Disabilities Account) and 327.356 (Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358) to 327.359 (Small School District Supplement Fund) the total amount calculated under paragraph (b) of this subsection as school district general purpose grants, high cost disabilities grants and transportation grants to school districts.

(d) Based on the funding percentage calculated under paragraph (c) of this subsection, the superintendent shall calculate the general purpose grant, transportation grant and high cost disabilities grant amounts for each school district.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The general services grant for an education service district shall equal the higher of:

(A) The total amount calculated under subsection (3)(d) of this section for the school districts located within the territory of the education service district ´ (4.5 ¸ 95.5); or

(B) $1,165,000, as adjusted each school year based on the same percentage by which the amount appropriated to the State School Fund for distribution to education service districts is increased or decreased as compared with the amount appropriated for the 2015-2016 school year, if the education service district received a general services grant of $1 million for the 2010-2011 school year.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection and only for State School Fund distributions made for the first school year after two or more education service districts join together, if an education service district received a general services grant as provided by paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection prior to the education service district joining together with one or more other education service districts to form a new education service district:

(A) The general services grant for the new education service district shall be calculated for each component education service district as though the component education service districts had not joined together to form a new education service district; and

(B) A component education service district that received an amount as provided by paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection shall be entitled to receive that amount under the calculation provided by this paragraph.

(5) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, the State School Fund grant for an education service district = general services grant − local revenues of the education service district.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After completing the calculations under subsections (2) to (5) of this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall apportion from the State School Fund to each education service district an amount = (funding percentage ´ general services grant) − local revenues of the education service district.

(b) The funding percentage used in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be calculated by the superintendent to distribute as nearly as practicable the total amount available for distribution to education service districts from the State School Fund for each fiscal year.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (5) and (6) of this section:

(a) The State School Fund grant of an education service district may not be less than zero; and

(b) The State School Fund grant of an education service district shall be in an amount that, when combined with the local revenues of the education service district, equals $1,165,000, as adjusted each school year based on the same percentage by which the amount appropriated to the State School Fund for distribution to education service districts is increased or decreased as compared with the amount appropriated for the 2015-2016 school year.

(8) An education service district shall distribute to school districts located within the territory of the education service district any amount of local revenues of the education service district that is greater than the general services grant. The amount that each school district receives under this subsection shall be prorated based on the district extended ADMw of the school district as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) .

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An education service district shall distribute to a school district that is located within the territory of the education service district but that has withdrawn from the education service district as provided in ORS 334.015 (Withdrawal of school district) the amounts received by the education service district as a general services grant and from the School Improvement Fund.

(b) The amounts that a school district receives under this subsection:

(A) Shall be prorated based on the district extended ADMw of the school district as calculated under ORS 327.013 (State School Fund distribution computations for school districts) ;

(B) Shall equal 90 percent of the school district’s prorated share, as calculated under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and

(C) May be used to pay for any expenses incurred in providing services described in ORS 334.175 (Core services) (2) to the students of the school district by:

(i) The school district;

(ii) The education service district from which the school district withdrew;

(iii) An education service district that is not the education service district from which the school district withdrew; or

(iv) Any other public entity with which the school district has entered into a contract to provide the services. [2001 c.695 §9; 2003 c.715 §16; 2005 c.803 §8; 2005 c.828 §1; 2007 c.846 §§8,13; 2009 c.439 §§3,4; 2009 c.698 §§10,11; 2011 c.705 §§13,15; 2013 c.577 §8; 2013 c.735 §§8,9; 2015 c.437 §§1,2; 2021 c.355 §6; 2023 c.586 §4]

Source: Section 327.019 — State School Fund distribution computations for education service districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 341.569 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 341 / Section 341.569
341.569 When election on change required
Status: in_force

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall submit the question of a proposed boundary change to a vote if:

(a) The commission enters the order to revise the boundaries of a community college district;

(b) A remonstrance is filed with the commission within 20 days after the date on which the commission enters the order;

(c) The remonstrance is signed by at least five percent of the electors or at least 500 of the electors, whichever is less, in:

(A) An area to be included in the district or excluded from the district by the proposed boundary change; or

(B) The existing community college district;

(d) The area to be included in the district is not surrounded by the territory of a single community college district; and

(e) The Legislative Assembly appropriates to the commission moneys to conduct the election.

(2) When necessary under subsection (1) of this section, the question shall be submitted to the electors of each area or district that files a remonstrance meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If the proposed boundary change is defeated, the same or a substantially similar change may not be considered until at least 12 months have elapsed from the date of the election at which the change was defeated. If the vote is favorable in the area or district from which a remonstrance was filed, the commission shall declare the change effective on the date determined under ORS 341.565 (Boundary board) . [1971 c.513 §84; 1983 c.350 §210; 1983 c.740 §107; 2003 c.574 §4; 2013 c.747 §66; 2021 c.53 §2]

Source: Section 341.569 — When election on change required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors341.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.028 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.028
357.028 Rules governing State Library resources
Status: in_force

The State Library Board shall adopt rules:

(1) Defining reasonable public access to the State Library and its resources and materials.

(2) Defining State Library resources, including, but not limited to, print, electronic, subscription and reference services.

(3) Establishing processes and procedures related to state agency use of State Library resources, as defined in rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section. The rules shall provide that the State Library shall fulfill only state agency requests for resources or services that pertain to the conduct of state business. [2015 c.328 §8]

Source: Section 357.028 — Rules governing State Library resources; public and state agency access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.156 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.156
343.156 Limitations on appointment of surrogate to protect educational rights of a child with a disability
Status: in_force

A school district or other educational agency may not appoint as a surrogate, nor may a court order the appointment as a surrogate, to protect the special educational rights of a child with a disability, a person who is the child’s parent, guardian or former guardian if:

(1) At any time while the child was under the care, custody or control of the person, a court entered an order:

(a) Taking the child into protective custody under ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) ; or

(b) Committing the child to the legal custody of the Department of Human Services for care, placement and supervision under ORS 419B.337 (Commitment to custody of Department of Human Services) ; and

(2) The court entered a subsequent order that:

(a) The child should be permanently removed from the person’s home, or continued in substitute care, because it was not safe for the child to be returned to the person’s home, and no subsequent order of the court was entered that permitted the child to return to the person’s home before the child’s wardship was terminated under ORS 419B.328 (Ward of the court) ; or

(b) Terminated the person’s parental rights under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) and 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) to 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) . [2011 c.194 §6]

Note: 343.156 (Limitations on appointment of surrogate to protect educational rights of a child with a disability) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 343 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 343.156 — Limitations on appointment of surrogate to protect educational rights of a child with a disability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 348.584 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 348 / Section 348.584
348.584 Provision of information about affordability and value of institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

(1) Each year, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall identify the federal or national entity that best provides information about the affordability and value of institutions of higher education in Oregon.

(2) An institution of higher education that operates in this state shall, at the time of application, provide the institution’s students with:

(a) A link to the page of the Internet website maintained by the entity identified in subsection (1) of this section that discusses the affordability and value of the institution; or

(b) A complete and accurate copy of the page of the Internet website maintained by the entity identified in subsection (1) of this section that discusses the affordability and value of the institution. The institution may provide this copy to students electronically or by mail.

(3) If an institution of higher education maintains an Internet website, the institution shall make publicly available on the website in a prominent location the Internet link and copy described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The requirements set forth for institutions of higher education in subsections (2) and (3) of this section apply only to institutions whose affordability and value is analyzed by the entity identified in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) The commission shall work toward developing an Internet website that provides information about the affordability and value of all institutions of higher education that operate in this state.

(6) The commission may adopt rules to implement this section. [2014 c.84 §3]

Note: See note under 348.582 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 348.584 — Provision of information about affordability and value of institutions of higher education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 350.340 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 350 / Section 350.340
350.340 Required employment of certified advocate
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, each institution of higher education shall employ at least one certified advocate as part of a institution-based qualified victim services program.

(b) An institution of higher education is not required to employ a certified advocate if the institution:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Does not have an institution-based qualified victim services program; or

(ii) Has fewer than 1,000 enrolled students who reside on campus; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Partners with a local victim advocacy organization to provide a certified advocate;

(ii) Ensures that the certified advocate has on-campus office hours; and

(iii) Ensures that the services of the certified advocate are provided without charge to enrolled students.

(2) A certified advocate employed by an institution of higher education under this section shall be appointed based on the individual’s experience and demonstrated ability to effectively provide victim services related to sexual misconduct and:

(a) May not:

(A) Be a student of the institution;

(B) Be a Title IX coordinator for the institution;

(C) Be an authorized administrator of disciplinary processes on behalf of the institution;

(D) Be a member of campus police or law enforcement; or

(E) Have any additional job responsibilities that could create a conflict of interest, including but not limited to being a general counsel, director of athletics, dean of students, clergy member, or any employee who serves on a judicial or hearing board or to whom an appeal regarding an allegation of sexual misconduct may be made; and

(b) Shall receive training:

(A) Required to be a certified advocate;

(B) On the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 to 1688, as amended;

(C) On the policies of the institution of higher education relating to sexual misconduct; and

(D) On trauma-informed response.

(3) A certified advocate who is employed under this section shall:

(a) Provide confidential services to students and inform students of all information required to be provided under ORS 350.330 (Written policies on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and 350.331 (Written sexual assault protocol) ;

(b) Provide written notification to all institution staff involved in providing or enforcing supportive measures or accommodations of the respective duties of these staff members;

(c) If directed by a student, assist the student in contacting campus police or local law enforcement agencies to make a report;

(d) Notify students of their rights, and the responsibilities of the institution, regarding protection orders, no contact orders and any other lawful ordered issued by the institution or by a criminal, civil or tribal court;

(e) Be subject to privilege as a certified advocate under ORS 40.264 (Rule 507-1. Certified advocate-victim privilege) ;

(f) Coordinate with on-campus sexual misconduct response resources and any community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency with which the institution has entered into a memorandum of understanding under ORS 350.341 (Required memorandum of understanding) within a reasonable time after being designated as a certified advocate; and

(g) If requested by signed written consent from a student, assist the student with coordinating on-campus supports and supports available with any community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency with which the institution has entered into a memorandum of understanding under ORS 350.341 (Required memorandum of understanding) .

(4) A certified advocate employed under this section:

(a) If requested by a student, may attend an administrative or institution-based adjudication proceeding as the advocate or support person for the student;

(b) May not:

(A) Be required to report an incident to the institution or a law enforcement agency unless otherwise required to do so by state or federal law;

(B) Disclose confidential information, including but not limited to the name, contact information or any personally identifiable information of a student or any information on the sexual misconduct, without the prior written consent of the student who provided the information to the certified advocate;

(C) Provide services to both the reporting party and the responding party of the same sexual misconduct incident; or

(D) Act as a counselor or therapist.

(5) Nothing in this section may be construed to limit either party’s right of cross examination of the certified advocate in a criminal or civil proceeding if the advocate testifies after written consent has been given.

(6) Providing notice to a certified advocate of an alleged act of sexual misconduct or an advocate’s performance of a service under this section may not be considered actual or constructive notice to the institution of higher education of the alleged act.

(7) If a conflict of interest arises for an institution of higher education in which a certified advocate is advocating for a student’s need for sexual misconduct crisis services or for campus resources or law enforcement services, the institution may not discipline, penalize or otherwise retaliate against the certified advocate for representing the interest of the reporting party. [2023 c.550 §6]

Source: Section 350.340 — Required employment of certified advocate; exceptions; qualifications; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors350.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.770 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.770
344.770 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 344.760 (Legislative findings on adult literacy) to 344.770 (Short title) may be cited as the “Adult Literacy Act.” [1987 c.190 §1]

Source: Section 344.770 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 342.448 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.448
342.448 Reports related to implementation of Educators Equity Act
Status: in_force

(1) Representatives of the Educator Advancement Council, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall jointly create a report on the Educators Equity Act. The report shall be created in consultation with educator preparation providers and shall include:

(a) A summary of the most recent data collected as provided by ORS 342.443 (Reports of longitudinal data) (1)(d) to (h).

(b) A summary of the plans currently implemented as provided by ORS 342.447 (Plans for recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators) .

(c) A review of the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a), including:

(A) Determination of the need for additional related state goals.

(B) Progress made by the state toward meeting the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a) and any other additional related state goals.

(C) Recommendations and a long-term plan for meeting the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a) and any other additional related state goals.

(d) A description of best practices within this state and other states for recruiting, hiring and retaining diverse educators.

(e) Recommendations for legislation to help the state meet the goal described in ORS 342.437 (Goal) (1)(a) and any other additional related state goals.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The report created as provided by subsection (1) of this section shall be submitted:

(A) To the interim legislative committees on education by September 1 of each even-numbered year; and

(B) To the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) by September 1 of each even-numbered year.

(b) The report submitted as required by paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection shall be submitted with the data reported as required by ORS 342.443 (Reports of longitudinal data) (1)(d) to (h).

(3) The Educator Advancement Council, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall make the report submitted as provided under subsection (2) of this section available on the website of each agency. [2015 c.188 §11; 2015 c.774 §§76,76a; 2021 c.331 §1; 2022 c.44 §3]

Source: Section 342.448 — Reports related to implementation of Educators Equity Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 352.113 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 352 / Section 352.113
352.113 Real and personal property held by public universities
Status: in_force

(1) Legal title to all real property acquired by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) must be taken and held in the name of the State of Oregon, acting by and through the governing board of the public university. Legal title to all real property conveyed to a public university is considered to be conveyed to and vested in the State of Oregon, acting by and through the governing board. Authorized conveyances of all real property, other than university lands, acquired by or vested in the State of Oregon for the use or benefit of the university must be executed in the name of the State of Oregon, acting by and through the governing board, by the chairperson of the governing board.

(2) The governing board has custody and control of and shall care for all real property used for university purposes. Management, maintenance, encumbrance, disposal and preservation of all real property used for university purposes, whether the real property is acquired before or after the establishment of a governing board, is the responsibility of the governing board. Unless the governing board has granted prior consent, real property taken and held under this section may only be encumbered by the State of Oregon in accordance with state law and in a manner that would not impair the financial condition of the university or the rights of the holders of any obligations of the university issued or incurred under any master indenture or other financing agreement.

(3) Legal title to all personal property acquired, constructed, remodeled, repaired, equipped or furnished with the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to Article XI-Q of the Oregon Constitution for the benefit of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) must be taken and held in the name of the State of Oregon, acting by and through the governing board. The governing board has custody and control of the personal property and shall care for the personal property owned by the State of Oregon. When the Article XI-Q bonds are no longer outstanding, legal title to the personal property automatically by operation of law transfers to and vests in the public university for whose benefit the Article XI-Q bonds were issued.

(4) Unless the State Treasurer has granted prior consent, real or personal property held in the name of the State of Oregon, or in which the State of Oregon has an ownership or other legal interest, that was acquired, constructed, improved with or otherwise directly benefited by the proceeds of outstanding state bonds, may not be:

(a) Used by a governing board in a manner that would give rise to private business use; or

(b) Sold, transferred, encumbered, leased or otherwise disposed of by a governing board. The reference to leases in this paragraph does not apply to residential leases that a governing board enters into with students, faculty or employees of the university. [2013 c.768 §12; 2014 c.121 §16; 2017 c.440 §19]

Source: Section 352.113 — Real and personal property held by public universities; legal title; custody; sale and transfer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors352.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.479 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.479
329.479 Student Assessment Bill of Rights
Status: in_force

(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Student Assessment Bill of Rights.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Adult student” means a student of a public school or a public charter school who is 18 years of age or older or who is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 (Definitions for ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558) to 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation) .

(b) “Parent” means a parent, legal guardian or person in parental relationship, as defined in ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) , of a student of a public school or a public charter school.

(c) “Statewide summative assessment” means a standardized summative assessment that is identified by the Department of Education for administration in all of the school districts and public charter schools of this state.

(3) A parent or an adult student may annually choose to excuse the student from taking a statewide summative assessment by:

(a) Completing a form established by the Department of Education as provided by subsection (4) of this section; and

(b) Submitting the completed form to the school district for the school that the student attends.

(4) The Department of Education shall establish a form to excuse a student from taking a statewide summative assessment. The form must have at least the following:

(a) An explanation of the right of a parent or an adult student to excuse the student from taking a statewide summative assessment; and

(b) An explanation of the purpose and value of statewide summative assessments.

(5) At the beginning of each school year, each school district and public charter school shall ensure that parents and adult students are provided with a notice about statewide summative assessments. The notice shall be established by the Department of Education and must include information about statewide summative assessments, the time frame when the statewide summative assessments most likely will be administered and a student’s or parent’s right to excuse the student from taking the statewide summative assessments.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least 30 days prior to the administration of statewide summative assessments, a school district or public charter school must send to parents and adult students a notice about the statewide summative assessments. The notice must include:

(A) The purpose of the assessments and how the results of the assessments will be used;

(B) The specific days the statewide summative assessments will be administered;

(C) The amount of class time required for the statewide summative assessments;

(D) The learning targets that make up the assessments;

(E) The difference between good and poor performances on the assessments;

(F) When results of the assessments will be available to students; and

(G) Access to the form established as provided by subsection (4) of this section.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Department of Education may waive the notice requirement for a school district or public charter school if a human-created disaster or a natural disaster affects the ability of the school district or public charter school to administer the statewide summative assessments and the statewide summative assessments must be provided at a later date.

(7) School districts and public charter schools shall provide supervised study time for students excused from the statewide summative assessments as provided by this section. The study time shall be considered instructional time for purposes of rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(8) A student who is excused from the statewide summative assessments may not be denied a diploma under ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) if the student is able to satisfy all other requirements for the diploma established under ORS 329.451 (High school diploma) .

(9) The results of a statewide summative assessment must be provided to students in a timely manner and in a manner that is understandable by the student.

(10) If the rating on a school performance report is affected by the number of parents and adult students who excuse students from taking a statewide summative assessment as provided by this section, the Department of Education shall include on the school performance report:

(a) An indication that the rating was affected by a federal law requirement;

(b) A brief explanation of the federal law requirement that affected the rating; and

(c) The rating the school would have received if not for the federal law requirement. [2015 c.519 §3; 2015 c.519 §5; 2021 c.401 §2]

Source: Section 329.479 — Student Assessment Bill of Rights; excusal from statewide summative assessment; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 336.795 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.795
336.795 Purposes of traffic safety education course
Status: in_force

A traffic safety education course shall be conducted in order to facilitate the policing of the streets and highways of this state and to reduce the direct cost thereof by educating youthful drivers in safe and proper driving practices. [Formerly 343.710; 2001 c.104 §113]

Source: Section 336.795 — Purposes of traffic safety education course , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors336.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.489 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.489
329.489 American Sign Language
Status: in_force

(1) Within the State of Oregon’s kindergarten through grade 12 education system, proficiency for students in American Sign Language shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to ORS chapter 329 and any other applicable state or federal law.

(2) The State Board of Education is encouraged to continue to:

(a) Coordinate with public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and the Oregon School for the Deaf to develop curricula for American Sign Language courses;

(b) Implement programs to locate and prepare qualified teachers and interpreters of American Sign Language; and

(c) Assist public high schools in identifying local and regional needs and resources available for American Sign Language courses. [1995 c.687 §1; 2007 c.858 §64; 2015 c.767 §102]

Note: 329.489 (American Sign Language) 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 329.489 — American Sign Language , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.590 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.590
344.590 Appeal and hearing
Status: in_force

Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation who is aggrieved because of the Department of Human Services’ decision or delay in making a decision shall be entitled to appeal to the department, and opportunity for hearing as a contested case shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. [Amended by 1967 c.552 §6; 1971 c.734 §38; 2021 c.97 §36]

Source: Section 344.590 — Appeal and hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 344.757 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 344 / Section 344.757
344.757 Gifts and grants
Status: in_force

The Department of Education and the Bureau of Labor and Industries may apply for and obtain gifts and grants of money from any public or private source for the use and benefit of youth apprenticeship and training or work based learning programs and shall expend funds received in accordance with the terms of such gifts or grants. [1993 c.765 §33]

Source: Section 344.757 — Gifts and grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors344.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.825 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.825
329.825 Policy on successful and innovative schools
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon to promote and encourage successful and innovative schools. Success shall be determined by establishing standards of improvement in student learning and measuring each school’s performance in meeting those standards. Schools that meet those standards will be rewarded with additional tools to further improve student learning. [1997 c.864 §1]

Note: 329.825 (Policy on successful and innovative schools) and 329.830 (Establishment) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 329.825 — Policy on successful and innovative schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.324 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.324
343.324 Requirements for providing abbreviated school day program
Status: in_force

A school district may not provide an abbreviated school day program to a student with a disability unless all of the following are satisfied:

(1) The student’s individualized education program team:

(a) Recommends that the student should be placed on an abbreviated school day program:

(A) Based on the student’s individual needs, which may not include consideration of a lack of school district resources, including:

(i) Licensed or classified staff;

(ii) Availability of training;

(iii) Accessible facilities; and

(iv) Related services, including nursing services and transportation services; and

(B) After the opportunity for the student’s parent or foster parent to meaningfully participate in a meeting of the individualized education program team to discuss an abbreviated school day program placement, including the reasonable opportunity to physically attend the meeting of the individualized education program team at which the abbreviated school day program placement is discussed.

(b) Makes determinations about the instruction and educational services to be offered to the student based on the student’s individual needs.

(c) Documents that the school district offered at least one reasonable alternative placement that included appropriate supports for the student and that could enable the student to have meaningful access to the same number of hours of instruction and educational services that are provided to the majority of other students who are in the same grade within the student’s resident school district.

(d) Documents the specific provisions of the abbreviated school day program, including:

(A) How the abbreviated school day program will be designed to:

(i) Support the student’s return to a school day program that is not an abbreviated school day program; and

(ii) Make progress toward the student’s individualized learning goals and progress in the general curriculum;

(B) The number of hours of instruction and educational services to be provided to the student while the student is placed on the abbreviated school day program;

(C) How the student’s progress toward the student’s individualized learning goals and progress in the general curriculum will be measured; and

(D) The date by which the student is expected to return to a school day program that is not an abbreviated school day program.

(2) Prior to the discussion of the abbreviated school day program placement, the school district provides a written statement to the student’s parent or foster parent in a language and format accessible to the parent or foster parent informing the parent or foster parent of:

(a) The student’s right to have meaningful access to the same number of hours of instruction and educational services as the majority of other students who are in the same grade within the student’s resident school district;

(b) The prohibition on the school district to unilaterally place a student with a disability on an abbreviated school day program; and

(c) The parent’s or foster parent’s right, at any time, to withdraw consent for an abbreviated school day program placement or to request a meeting of the student’s individualized education program team to discuss whether the student should no longer be placed on an abbreviated school day program.

(3) The school district provides a written statement summarizing the documentation described in subsection (1)(c) and (d) of this section in a language and format accessible to the parent or foster parent.

(4) The school district receives a signed acknowledgment from the parent or foster parent acknowledging receipt of the written statement described in subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The parent or foster parent provides informed and written consent for the abbreviated school day program placement. [2023 c.290 §3]

Note: See note under 343.321 (Definitions for ORS 343.321 to 343.331) .

Source: Section 343.324 — Requirements for providing abbreviated school day program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 357.885 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 357 / Section 357.885
357.885 Fees of State Archivist
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall prescribe fees to be charged and collected by the State Archivist for official services rendered as State Archivist. All moneys received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the miscellaneous receipts account established pursuant to ORS 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) for the State Archivist. [Formerly 358.080; 1973 c.439 §11; 1995 c.144 §1; 2003 c.18 §4; 2003 c.794 §264a]

Source: Section 357.885 — Fees of State Archivist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 329.501 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.501
329.501 Grants for physical education
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall award grants to school districts and public charter schools for the purpose of meeting the physical education requirements of ORS 329.496 (Physical education participation) .

(2) A district or school that receives a grant may use the grant to:

(a) Hire teachers who specialize in physical education; and

(b) Provide in-service training to teachers on the academic content standards for physical education and the requirements of ORS 329.496 (Physical education participation) .

(3) The department shall determine:

(a) The amount of a grant;

(b) The criteria for awarding a grant; and

(c) The process for awarding grants.

(4) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary to administer this section. [2007 c.839 §10]

Note: See note under 329.498 (Data related to physical education) .

Source: Section 329.501 — Grants for physical education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 343.455 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 343 / Section 343.455
343.455 Providers under Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to provide early childhood special education
Status: in_force

(1) Providers under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program, as defined in ORS 329.175 (Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program) , shall be responsible for providing early childhood special education as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) (5).

(2) Not less than 10 percent of the population of children served by a provider under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program shall be children who are eligible to receive early childhood special education. [1991 c.785 §4; 1993 c.45 §231; 2001 c.831 §25; 2023 c.547 §23]

Source: Section 343.455 — Providers under Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program to provide early childhood special education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors343.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 326.350 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 326 / Section 326.350
326.350 Authority for department staff to serve on education-related organizations
Status: in_force

(1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize staff members of the Department of Education to serve as executive directors of education-related organizations and in so doing manage the funds of those organizations.

(2) The Educational Organizations Fund is established. Moneys received under this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in the Educational Organizations Fund which shall be separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

(3) Disbursements from the account to persons lawfully entitled thereto may be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee, by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer. [1989 c.966 §77; 2001 c.104 §107]

Source: Section 326.350 — Authority for department staff to serve on education-related organizations; Educational Organizations Fund; disbursements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors326.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 353.470 — OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 353 / Section 353.470
353.470 Funding of institute
Status: in_force

The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences shall operate, on an ongoing basis, from funds provided by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, in addition to any gifts, grants or donations made to carry out the activities of the institute. Oregon Health and Science University is not expected to provide funds for operation of the institute from any other sources of funds for operation of the university. [Formerly 352.083; 1999 c.291 §20; 2013 c.111 §2]

Source: Section 353.470 — Funding of institute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).