justicedao/ipfs_state_laws huggingface dataset:
575-074-0015 Student Eligibility Criteria To receive financial aid from this program an applicant must: (1) Be an Oregon resident and a veteran as defined by the Commission in OAR 575-080-0000; (2) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an Oregon public postsecondary institution; and (3) Demonstrate academic achievement, ability, and motivation related to the practice of teaching in the designated areas. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-074-0020 Priority in Awarding Among applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria of this program priority in the selection process shall be given in the following rank order: (1) Students enrolled full-time who intend to pursue a career in teaching; and (a) Have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree who are pursuing a teaching credential; or (b) Have been accepted into an undergraduate teaching program. (2) Students enrolled part-time who intend to pursue a career in teaching; and (a) Have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree who are pursuing a teaching credential; or (b) Have been accepted into an undergraduate teaching program. (3) The following criteria will also be considered in the awarding process: (a) Record of academic achievement; and (b) Financial need. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-074-0025 Renewal of Awards Subject to available funding, awards made under this program are renewable in subsequent academic years provided that the awardee: (1) Makes timely renewal application in the manner specified annually by the Commission; (2) Continues to be enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible institution; (3) Maintains satisfactory academic progress in his or her program of study; and (4) Continues to demonstrate financial need. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-074-0030 Conditions of Award (1) To receive disbursements of an award made under the Oregon Troops to Teachers Program, a student must meet all of the following criteria: (a) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an Oregon public postsecondary institution; (b) Sign a Troops to Teachers Agreement; (c) Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution attended; (d) Not be in default on any federal Title IV loan or owing a refund on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed; and (e) Submit a copy of a DD214 or other official document of discharge, service, or separation issued upon the termination of the veteran's service with the Armed Forces with a discharge status of other than a dishonorable discharge. (2) Students enrolled part-time will receive a prorated award. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-075-0001 Definitions As used in Division 75: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "County VISTO Agency" means the organization in each Oregon county recommended by the County Commission and approved by the Commission to: (a) Act as the administrative and information center within the county for the VISTO program; (b) Certify eligible social service agencies within the county under Commission rules and guidelines; and (c) Allot VISTO voucher authorization to approved social service agencies in the county. (3) "Eligible Institution" means any educational institution located in Oregon certified as an eligible institution for the student aid programs under Title IV, Part B, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. (4) "VISTO Volunteer" means any resident of Oregon who: (a) Is not less than 16 but not more than 19 years of age; (b) Completes community service work in human integration activities for an approved social service agency; (c) Is, only for the purposes of the VISTO program, an uncompensated volunteer student employee of the Commission; (d) Is enrolled in or plans to enroll in an eligible institution. (5) "Eligible Social Service Agency" means a nonprofit or governmental social service organization which provides volunteer opportunities in human integration activities and is approved for participation in the VISTO program under Commission rules and guidelines. (6) "Human Integration Activities" includes activities of social service agencies which can be described as providing direct assistance, usefulness or care to another person, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Literacy education; (b) Family or parenting counseling; (c) Victim advocacy and assistance; (d) Emergency hotline services; (e) Tutoring and assistance in Head Start programs; and (f) Other similar services. (7) "VISTO" means Volunteers in Service to Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0005 Residency A VISTO volunteer must be a U.S. Citizen (or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and intend to become a permanent resident) and maintain a residence in the State of Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0007 VISTO Volunteer Eligibility and Limits (1) A VISTO volunteer shall be awarded VISTO vouchers for human integration activities, except those which are sectarian in nature. (2) No manager or supervisor of an approved social service agency may award VISTO vouchers to his or her spouse, child, grandchild, brother or sister. (3) No VISTO volunteer may be an officer or highly compensated employee of an approved social service agency for which volunteer services are performed, or of the Commission. (4) The maximum dollar amount of vouchers which can be earned by a VISTO volunteer during any calendar year shall be the average tuition and fees charged for undergraduate attendance at institutions under the control of the State Board of Higher Education, as determined by the Commission, or $5,250, whichever is lesser. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0008 VISTO Volunteer Employee Status (1) A VISTO volunteer is an uncompensated volunteer student employee of the Commission only for the limited purpose of providing a plan of educational assistance under Internal Revenue Code Section 127. A VISTO volunteer is not a state or public employee for any other purpose. (2) A VISTO volunteer's work is subject to the direction and control of the approved social service agency providing the volunteer with opportunities to engage in human integration activities. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0010 VISTO Vouchers A VISTO voucher shall: (1) Be provided to a volunteer by the Commission upon notification by the approved social service agency of receipt of volunteer services; (2) Be issued with a redemption value of $25, or multiple thereof, with an issue date; (3) Be non-transferable; and (4) Expire five years after the date of issue. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0030 Conditions of Voucher Use A VISTO voucher may: (1) Be used for any academic period of a fiscal or academic year. (2) Be used only for payment of undergraduate tuition and fees and are limited in use to a maximum of $5,250 in any academic year. (3) Not be used to pay tuition and fees for a course of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity or religious education. (4) Be used only by the VISTO volunteer who received it in recognition of his or her voluntary service. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0040 Social Service Agency Certification An eligible social service agency may be approved for participation in the VISTO program by the Commission upon recommendation of the County VISTO Agency, under Commission rules and guidelines, by submission of a Commission-approved application which shall include at a minimum the following: (1) A means to verify the agency's nonprofit or governmental status; (2) A description of the human integration activities for which the vouchers will be awarded; and (3) An estimate of the total annual number of hours of human integration activities which could be provided by VISTO volunteers. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0043 Voucher Allocation to Counties (1) In the initial allocation of State General or Lottery Funds to counties: (a) The Commission shall review information on the geographical distribution of 16 to 19-year-old Oregon residents from the Oregon Center for Population Research and Census each biennium; and (b) Allocate available state-generated VISTO funds to Oregon counties on a pro-rata basis related to each county's share of residents in this age group; however (c) No county allocation shall be less than $1,500 in a biennium. (2) County allocations of state-generated funds may be reduced or increased by the Commission depending upon the utilization of the initial allocation by individual counties. (3) Non-state-generated funds will be allotted to the county or counties for which they were donated to the Commission for VISTO use. Such funds that are not designated to be used in specific counties may be assigned for use by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0044 Voucher Allocation to Agencies (1) The County VISTO Agency shall review the applications from approved social service agencies and determine the number of vouchers that will be allotted to each agency. This allocation shall be reviewed and may be adjusted on a quarterly basis. (2) An approved social service agency which receives a VISTO voucher allotment shall report to the County VISTO Agency, on a quarterly basis, the extent to which the VISTO vouchers were issued during the previous quarter. (3) A County VISTO Agency may: (a) Reduce an approved social service agency's authorization for any or all of its vouchers for which no service has been rendered; or (b) Award additional voucher authorization to an approved social service agency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0045 Voucher Disbursement to Students An approved social service agency may authorize the Commission to award a VISTO voucher to a VISTO volunteer for each eight hours of qualifying service to the agency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0046 County VISTO Agency Reporting A County VISTO Agency shall annually submit to the Commission a report including, but not limited to, the following information: (1) A list of approved social service agencies in that county participating in the VISTO program; (2) The number of VISTO volunteers active in that county; (3) The types of services performed by VISTO volunteers; and (4) A narrative as to the effectiveness of the VISTO program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0047 Voucher Redemption (1) The total dollar amount of vouchers which may be redeemed at an eligible institution by a VISTO volunteer shall not exceed the total tuition and fees assessed by the school for the educational period (quarter, semester or other period) for which the VISTO volunteer is registering. (2) A VISTO volunteer may present vouchers for redemption at any eligible institution up to 30 days prior to enrollment in undergraduate work. (3) An eligible institution shall submit vouchers to the Commission for redemption. (4) The Commission shall, within 30 days of submission, validate the vouchers and disburse funds for each VISTO volunteer to the institution. (5) The eligible institution shall apply the voucher proceeds to amounts owed to the institution for tuition and fees. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0049 Administrative Costs The Commission may use no more than five percent of the funds made available for the VISTO program for administrative expenses. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0050 Record Keeping Each approved social service agency shall: (1) Maintain records sufficient to document its activities relating to the VISTO program. (2) Make its financial and work performance records available to the Commission at reasonable times for the purpose of assuring that the social service agency is complying with the rules and guidelines relating to the administration of the VISTO program. (3) Retain the financial and work performance records relevant to the disbursement of VISTO vouchers for not less than five years following the end of the fiscal year in which that disbursement occurs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-075-0055 Appeals A County VISTO Agency or approved social service agency may appeal to the Commission any disagreement it has with a policy or procedure of the Commission or its staff. In such a case, the decision of the Commission is final unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders to the contrary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.405 - 348.425 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90
575-076-0005 Purpose and Scope This rule implements the Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone (ASPIRE) Program. The program encourages all Oregon students to see education, training, and career pathways beyond high school as an option. The program provides information about financial aid, education and training, and career pathway options to students, ASPIRE site staff, community volunteers and families for this purpose. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 & ORS 348.500 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.500 History: OSAC 3-2023, amend filed 10/13/2023, effective 10/13/2023 OSAC 6-2018, amend filed 07/18/2018, effective 07/18/2018 OSAC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07
575-076-0010 Definitions (1) Applicant site. A site serving Oregon students that has completed all necessary steps for consideration to become an ASPIRE site. (2) ASPIRE Agreement. A document that outlines the responsibilities of both the ASPIRE Program and the ASPIRE site that is signed by designated representatives of The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and the site. (3) ASPIRE Coordinator. A site designated staff person who oversees the ASPIRE Program. (4) ASPIRE site. A site serving students in Oregon that has been accepted into the ASPIRE program and is currently operating in the program. (5) ASPIRE student. An Oregon student participating in site-based ASPIRE activities. (6) Commission. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). (7) Community-based organization. A non-profit or government related entity, organization, or agency to include Native American Tribal affiliated entities, aimed at making desired improvements to an Oregon community’s social health, well-being, and provides their communities with information and resources designed to encourage college and career readiness and to increase the participation of students from these communities in college and career training. (8) Partnership Grants. (a) General Funds or other funds that are awarded to a high school, secondary school, or Oregon-based college and university ASPIRE site for the purpose of funding an ASPIRE Coordinator. The site will be required to provide a 100% matching grant amount to fully fund the ASPIRE Coordinator. (b) General funds or other funds that are awarded for the purpose of capacity development to community-based organizations (CBOs) defined in (7) of this section for the purpose of delivering culturally competent, multilingual programming and training opportunities. The Community Based Organization will be required to provide a 100% matching grant amount to fund administrative capacity to sustain college and career readiness information and support services. (9) Partnership Grant Agreement. A document that outlines the responsibilities of both the ASPIRE Program and the ASPIRE site that is signed by designated representatives of The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and the site pertaining to the administration of a Partnership Grant. (10) Underserved students. Underserved students means underserved students as defined by the Equity Lens as adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (11) Volunteer mentor. A volunteer who works with individual ASPIRE students at an ASPIRE site.(12) Waiting list. A list maintained by OSAC of applicant sites that have met the standards for acceptance into the ASPIRE program but which cannot yet be accommodated in the program owing to availability of funds, staffing or other factors limiting participation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 & ORS 348.500 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.500 History: OSAC 3-2023, amend filed 10/13/2023, effective 10/13/2023 OSAC 6-2018, amend filed 07/18/2018, effective 07/18/2018 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07
575-076-0015 Application/Selection Procedures The Commission shall establish an application procedure for potential ASPIRE sites. This procedure shall provide: (1) Notification of the opportunity to become an ASPIRE site to all potentially eligible sites by placing such notification on the Commission’s website. (2) Information on ASPIRE training and technical assistance, Partnership Grants, or other grant assistance available. (3) Information on the responsibilities of the participating ASPIRE sites. (4) An equitable system through which applicant sites are evaluated for potential participation in the ASPIRE program based upon the quality of the applicant site in terms of meeting the purposes of the law. This process will include but is not limited to an evaluation of: (a) Current programs and practices that encourage students' pursuit of post-secondary opportunities; (b) Necessary administrative support demonstrated by the designation and support of an ASPIRE Coordinator, space and technical resources; (c) Demonstrated experience with volunteer management; (d) Site need demonstrated by such indicators as: drop out rates, percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, and attendance rates; and (e) Percentage of graduating seniors seeking education and/or training after high school including percentages of traditionally underserved students. (5) Timely notification of successful applicant schools in order to allow applicant sites adequate preparation time for ASPIRE operation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 & ORS 348.500 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.500 History: OSAC 6-2018, amend filed 07/18/2018, effective 07/18/2018 OSAC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07
575-076-0025 Conditions of Participation (1) The Commission shall establish conditions required for sites to participate in the ASPIRE program and monitor these conditions. (2) A student’s legal guardian, if the student is under 18 years of age, must sign a student permission form in order to meet one-on-one with ASPIRE volunteer mentors. (3) Volunteer mentors are to be recruited and screened, including a background check by the participating site, if the volunteer mentor will be working one-on-one with students under the age of 18. An ASPIRE site may also conduct a background check on a prospective volunteer mentor if required by the ASPIRE site independent of this rule (4) HECC ASPIRE staff and the each ASPIRE Coordinator will set targets for the site's ASPIRE program outputs and outcomes as described in the ASPIRE agreement. (5) HECC may make other conditions it deems necessary and those will be included in the ASPIRE Agreement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 & ORS 348.500 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.500 History: OSAC 6-2018, amend filed 07/18/2018, effective 07/18/2018 OSAC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07
575-076-0030 Financial Administration ASPIRE funds shall be managed according to legislative instruction, requirements of grantors and State of Oregon standards as set forth in the Partnership Grant Agreement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 & ORS 348.500 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.500 History: OSAC 6-2018, amend filed 07/18/2018, effective 07/18/2018 OSAC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07
575-080-0100 Definitions For the purposes of the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program Services Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Nurse Educator" means any person licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 as a Registered Nurse and who has earned a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing education program. (3) "Qualifying Loan" means any loan made under: (a) Programs under Title IV, Parts B, D, and E, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; and (b) The Nursing Student Loan Program and Health Education Assistance Loan Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (4) “Teach Full-Time” means to teach for one academic year as defined by the hiring nursing school in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 701 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-16-10
575-080-0110 Purpose of the Program The purpose of this program is to provide student loan repayments on behalf of nurse educators at nursing schools in Oregon who have earned a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing education program. OAR 575-080-0040(2). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-16-10
575-080-0120 Administration (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the program. (3) The Commission shall establish in the State Treasury the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. SB 701 (4) The Commission may charge an annual administrative charge for servicing the Program. (5) The Commission, in consultation with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Center for Nursing, shall develop criteria to select program participants from the pool of eligible applicants. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 701 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-16-10