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581-017-0771 Charter School Equity Grant: Criteria (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a n application and approval process to be conducted each biennium for which Charter School Equity Grant funds are available. The Department shall notify eligible applicants of the proposal process and due dates, and make available necessary guidelines and application forms. (2) All applications must comply with requirements of ORS 327.362 and in the form and manner prescribed by the Department of Education. (3) Upon approval of the grant application , the Department shall enter into a grant agreement with the eligible public charter school. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.362 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.362 History: ODE 26-2022, adopt filed 05/24/2022, effective 05/24/2022 ODE 11-2022, temporary adopt filed 01/28/2022, effective 01/28/2022 through 07/26/2022
581-017-0774 Charter School Equity Grant: Distribution of Funds (1) The Department of Education shall determine for each year the portion of the funds available for the Charter School Equity Grant program from the State wide Education Initiatives Account . (2) For purposes of establishing the amount of grant funds apportioned to eligible applicants for the upcoming school year, the Oregon Department of Education will use the most current finalized ADMw from the State School Fund from the prior year at the time when the list of eligible public charter schools was published according to OAR 581-017-0768 . (3) The Department shall determine the amount of the grant for each recipient based on the following formula: Grant Amount = the public charter school’s ADMw x the difference between: (a) The amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw for the school district that has contractually established payment for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students under ORS 338.155 (2) or (3); and (b) The amount of the General Purpose Grant per ADMw that the public charter school receives under a contract for the provision of educational services to the public charter school’s students under ORS 338.155 (2) or (3). (4) The Department may apply a prorate to determine primary and secondary ADMw amounts. (5) If the sum of the amounts for each grant as determined in subsection (3) exceeds the total amount available to the Charter School Equity Grant program, the Department may prorate the amount of the grant distributed to each eligible recipient. (6) Funds received by a charter school under this section must be separately accounted for and may be used only to provide funding for the purposes described in the grant agreement . A grant recipient may use funds for administrative costs, including indirect costs, directly related to allowed expenditures as provided in the grant agreement. Administrative costs are limited to five percent of the total expenditures. (7) The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction shall resolve any issues arising from the administration and distribution of grant funds not specifically addressed in this rule. The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction’s determination shall be final. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.362 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.362 History: ODE 2-2023, amend filed 01/24/2023, effective 01/24/2023 ODE 26-2022, adopt filed 05/24/2022, effective 05/24/2022 ODE 11-2022, temporary adopt filed 01/28/2022, effective 01/28/2022 through 07/26/2022
581-017-0777 Charter School Equity Grant: Reporting Each year, a recipient of the Charter School Equity Grant must report in the manner and form required by the Department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.362 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.362 History: ODE 26-2022, adopt filed 05/24/2022, effective 05/24/2022 ODE 11-2022, temporary adopt filed 01/28/2022, effective 01/28/2022 through 07/26/2022
581-017-0783 Definitions for HB 4026 2020 Wildfire Grant (1) “ADMw” means the weighted average daily membership of a school district, as calculated under ORS 327.013 (1)(c)(A), minus any ADMw attributable to a virtual public charter school, as defined in ORS 338.005. (2) “District ADM” means the average daily membership, as defined in ORS 327.006, for a school district, minus any ADM attributable to a virtual public charter school, as defined in ORS 338.005. (3) “District extended ADMw” means the ADMw or ADMw of the prior year, whichever is greater. (4) “2020 wildfires” includes all wildfires that were identified in an executive order issued by the Governor in accordance with the Emergency Conflagration Act under ORS 476.510 to 476.610 between August 1 and September 30, 2020. Statutory/Other Authority: Ch. 43, OL 2022 & Sec. 2-3 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 43, OL 2022 & Sec. 2-3 History: ODE 52-2022, adopt filed 10/27/2022, effective 10/27/2022 ODE 38-2022, temporary adopt filed 06/24/2022, effective 06/24/2022 through 11/19/2022
581-017-0786 Fund Administration for HB 4026 2020 Wildfire Grant (1) For each of the 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, the Oregon Department of Education will determine the amount of grant funds available in the School Stabilization Subaccount for Wildfire-impacted school districts for the HB 4026 2020 Wildfire grant to be apportioned among eligible applicants for each school year. (2) For purposes of establishing the amount of grant funds apportioned to eligible applicants in accordance with ORS 327, the Oregon Department of Education will use the most current finalized ADM, ADMw, and Extended ADMw from the State School Fund from the prior year. (3) Grant payments will be made prior to the end of the fiscal year for which they are intended. (4) Funds received by a grant recipient under this section must be separately accounted for and must be used in accordance with the recipient’s grant agreement for the HB 4026 Wildfire grant per ORS 327, including: (a) Using the portion of the grant attributable to distributions from the Student Investment Account in a manner that is consistent with how the school district uses other distributions from the account; and (b) Using the portion of the grant attributable to apportionments from the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund in a manner that is consistent with how the school district uses other apportionments from the fund. (5) The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction shall resolve any issues arising from the administration of the HB 4026 2020 Wildfire grants not specifically addressed by this rule. The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction's determination shall be final. Statutory/Other Authority: Ch. 43, OL 2022 & Sec. 2-3 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 43, OL 2022 & Sec. 2-3 History: ODE 52-2022, adopt filed 10/27/2022, effective 10/27/2022 ODE 38-2022, temporary adopt filed 06/24/2022, effective 06/24/2022 through 11/19/2022
581-017-0802 Early Literacy Community Grants Program: Establishment (1) There is established the Early Literacy Community Grants Program to support Community-Based Organizations, early learning hubs, providers of early learning services, Tribes, public libraries, post-secondary institutions of education, or a consortium of these entities who are working to: (a) expand culturally responsive early literacy programs for children in early elementary grades by: (A) encouraging family and caregiver engagement; and (B) providing research-aligned professional training and coaching for direct service staff in early literacy; (b) develop and implement culturally and linguistically responsive programs that engage parents and children in early elementary grades in early literacy; (c) provide high-dosage tutoring programs and training to tutors to qualify the tutors for instruction in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner consistent with research-aligned literacy strategies. (2) The programs and services to be provided under the Grant must demonstrate alignment to district provided early literacy instruction from the region(s) where programs and services are being implemented, as well as, programs related to culturally-specific parent and child support. (3) Subject to available funds, the Department of Education shall award Grants based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. The programs or services include: (a) scale-up of an existing program or project that provides early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring; or (b) implementation of a new program or project that provides early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 to 327.827 & ORS 327.843 to 327.845 History: ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0803 Early Literacy Community Grants Program: Eligibility (1) The Department will establish a process for eligible entities to apply for Early Literacy Community Grants. (2) To be eligible to receive a Grant, an applicant must: (a) be a community-based organization, early learning hub, provider of early learning services, post-secondary institution of education, public library, or a consortium of these entities; and (b) demonstrate infrastructure and systems necessary to provide early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 to 327.827 & ORS 327.843 to 327.845 History: ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0804 Early Literacy Community Grants Program: Criteria The Department will award Grants to eligible entities based on the following criteria: (1) whether the proposed project successfully implements the provision of early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring; (2) whether the applicant authentically and consistently engages community voice in the proposed project; (3) whether the applicant’s proposed project demonstrates reasonable, allocable, and necessary distribution of Grant funds and resources across program activities to accomplish the objectives of providing early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring, as determined by the Oregon Department of Education; (4) whether the applicant can demonstrate infrastructure and systems necessary to achieve outcomes to provide early literacy high-dosage tutoring, family engagement to support early literacy success, and training for the provision of high-dosage tutoring; and (5) the need for services for Student groups that have historically experienced disparities in the region(s) that an Applicant proposes to serve. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 to 327.827 & ORS 327.843 to 327.845 History: ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0805 Early Literacy Community Grants Program: Funding (1) Applicants must submit a detailed budget that explains how Grant funds will be used. Expenditures for community grants must be approved prior to being incurred and align with agency policy. (2) Indirect costs will be allowed as a percentage of the direct costs of the Grant award disbursed as follows: (a) Up to five percent for school districts, education service districts, public charter schools, early learning hubs, or postsecondary institutions of education; (b) Up to fifteen percent for community-based organizations, public libraries, or providers of early learning services; (c) Indirect costs for partnerships or consortiums will be allowed based on the lead entity’s organization type; (d) For Tribes, up to fifteen percent or the Tribe’s federally recognized indirect rate, as provided in the grant agreement. (3) Applicants may use Grant funds only for authorized purposes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.254, ORS 327.274, ORS 327.800, ORS 327.843 & HB 3198 (2023) Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 3198 (2023) History: ODE 5-2025, amend filed 02/14/2025, effective 02/14/2025 ODE 51-2024, temporary amend filed 10/25/2024, effective 10/25/2024 through 04/22/2025 ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0806 Early Literacy Community Grants Program: Reporting Grant recipients must report project or program outcomes in the manner and form required by the Department of Education. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 to 327.827 & ORS 327.843 to 327.845 History: ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0807 Early Literacy Tribal Grants (1) Establishment of Early Literacy Tribal Grants: (a) The Early Literacy Tribal Grants program is established in ORS 327.827 to support the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon (“Tribes”) in developing and implementing early literacy and language programs that reflect their unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs, and; (b) The Oregon Department of Education (“ODE”), Office of Indian Education, shall collaborate with each Tribe to ensure that the development and implementation of the Early Literacy Tribal Grants program reflect tribal sovereignty and the unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs of each nation. (2) Eligibility for Early Literacy Tribal Grants: (a) Eligibility for Early Literacy Tribal Grants is limited to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. (b) For Tribal Grants, established in ORS 327.843(2)(d), “Eligible Applicant” means: (A) Burns Paiute Tribe; (B) The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw; (C) Confederated Tribes of Cow Creek Band of Umpqua; (D) Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; (E) Confederated Tribes of Siletz; (F) Confederated Tribes of Warm Spring Indian Reservation; (G) Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation; (H) Coquille Tribe; and (I) Klamath Tribes. (3)(a) Criteria for Early Literacy Tribal Grants: (b) Submit Early Literacy Plan that includes the preservation and revitalization of tribal languages, the integration of culturally responsive practices, and the support of family and community engagement in early literacy development, and (4) Funding for Early Literacy Tribal Grants: (a) Tribes can access funds based on their proposed project plan, which shall outline the intended use of the funds and the specific early literacy and language initiatives to be implemented, and (b) Tribes are eligible to apply up to fifteen percent (15%) or the Tribe’s federally recognized indirect rate, as provided in the grant agreement. This rate reflects the unique internal governance structures and needs of tribes, ensuring alignment with their sovereign status and operational requirements. (5) Reporting and accountability: (a) Reporting requirements will be flexible, culturally responsive, with minimal administrative burden to the Tribe; (b) Metrics of success for Early Literacy Tribal Grants will be co-developed with each Tribe to reflect each Tribe’s unique needs and priorities (c) Reports shall align with Early Literacy and language priorities; (d) The ODE will customize reports in collaboration with each Tribe’s Early Literacy Plan; and (e) Each Tribe will provide a minimum of two reports per biennium. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 & HB 3198 (2023) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 - 327.827, ORS 327.843 - 327.845 & HB 3198 (2023) History: ODE 5-2025, amend filed 02/14/2025, effective 02/14/2025 ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0808 Early Literacy Success School District Grants: Grant Administration (1) Eligible applicants with more than one elementary school shall prioritize distribution of funding and resources to a school or schools based on the school(s) meeting one or more of the following characteristics: (a) have the lowest rates of proficiency in literacy of elementary schools in the district; (b) identified for comprehensive support and improvement or for targeted support and improvement under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95, 129 Stat. 1802) based in part on literacy score; (c) have literacy proficiency rates that have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels; or (d) have a higher portion of student groups that have historically experienced academic disparities compared to other elementary schools in the district. (2) Rates of proficiency shall be determined using multiple sources of data which shall include state Language Arts summative assessment data and, for eligible applicants who serve English Language Learners, English Language Proficiency Assessment data and may include interim, benchmark, Language Arts proficiency and other early literacy assessments of student proficiency in literacy in any language. (3) The Oregon Department of Education shall verify that districts complied with sections (1)-(2) of this rule by requiring in the grant application an explanation of how funding and resources were distributed across schools within the district and how prioritization was determined. The Department shall evaluate this information within the application narrative and budget. (4) The Department, informed by grantee applications and reporting, may identify specific interventions and technical assistance to be provided statewide or regionally through education service districts, where resources are available to do so. (5) Rules will be applied by ODE for grant administration of the Early Literacy Success Initiative beginning July 1, 2025. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 & ORS 327.833 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 to 327.837 History: ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 03/22/2024
581-017-0855 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program: Establishment (1) There is established the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program to support early learning hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, community-based organizations, Tribal governments, or a consortium of these entities. (2) Programs and services provided under a Grant must address one or more of the strategies or objectives included in the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan. (3) Subject to available funds, the Department of Education shall award Grants based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. The programs or services may include: (a) The scale-up of an existing program or project; and/or (b) The implementation of a new program or project. (4) The purpose of the Grant program is to provide funds to applicants that document an understanding of the unique needs of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students, have the potential to become exemplar programs, and who create collaborative practices relating to strategies outlined in the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan. Statutory/Other Authority: 329.849 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329.849 History: ODE 39-2024, adopt filed 06/14/2024, effective 06/14/2024 ODE 9-2024, temporary adopt filed 02/16/2024, effective 02/16/2024 through 08/13/2024
581-017-0860 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program: Eligibility (1) The Department will establish a process for eligible entities to apply for a Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Grant. (2) To be eligible to receive a Grant, an applicant must: (a) Be an early learning hub, provider of early learning services, school district, education service district, public charter school, post-secondary institution of education, community-based organizations, Tribal governments, or a consortium of these entities; (b) Demonstrate the outcomes of the proposed project are to benefit and serve Plan Students and their families; and (c) Demonstrates alignment between the project and the strategies of the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 338.155 & ORS 329.849 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.849 History: ODE 39-2024, adopt filed 06/14/2024, effective 06/14/2024 ODE 9-2024, temporary adopt filed 02/16/2024, effective 02/16/2024 through 08/13/2024
581-017-0865 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program: Criteria The Department will award Grants to eligible entities based on the following criteria: (1) Whether the proposed project successfully implements the strategies provided in the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan; (2) Whether the applicant authentically and consistently engages Community Voice in the proposed project; and (3) Whether the applicant demonstrates equitable distribution of Grant funds and resources in Partnership. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329.849 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.849 History: ODE 39-2024, adopt filed 06/14/2024, effective 06/14/2024 ODE 9-2024, temporary adopt filed 02/16/2024, effective 02/16/2024 through 08/13/2024
581-017-0870 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program: Funding (1) Applicants must submit a detailed budget that explains how Grant funds will be used. (2) Indirect costs will be allowed as a percentage of the Grant funds disbursed as follows: (a) Up to five percent for school districts, educational service districts, early learning hubs, or post-secondary institutions of education; or (b) Up to fifteen percent for community-based organizations or providers of early learning services. (c) For Tribal governments, up to fifteen percent or the Tribal governments federally recognized indirect rate, as provided in the grant agreement; or (d) Administrative costs for partnerships or consortiums will be allowed based on the lead entity’s organization type. (3) Applicants may use Grant funds only for authorized purposes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 338.155 & ORS 329.849 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.849 History: ODE 39-2024, adopt filed 06/14/2024, effective 06/14/2024 ODE 9-2024, temporary adopt filed 02/16/2024, effective 02/16/2024 through 08/13/2024
581-017-0875 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success Plan Grant Program: Reporting Grant recipients must report project or program outcomes in the manner and form required by the Department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329.849 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.849 History: ODE 39-2024, adopt filed 06/14/2024, effective 06/14/2024 ODE 9-2024, temporary adopt filed 02/16/2024, effective 02/16/2024 through 08/13/2024