336.005 [1991 c.785 §1; renumbered 329.153 in 1993]
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 336 — Conduct of Schools Generally
211 sections336.010 School month; holidays; teachers’ holiday pay; Saturday instruction
The common school month consists of 20 days. No pupil shall be required to attend school on any Saturday or on any legal school holiday. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, a legal school holiday is any holiday specified in ORS 187.010. Days on which an election is held throughout the state shall be school holidays only for such scho…
336.012 Twelve-month class schedule optional
A district school board may adopt a class schedule that operates throughout the year for all or any schools in the district.
336.014 Providing programs outside usual classroom hours; rules; fees
Any district school board may contract for or operate programs providing activities before and after usual classroom hours for school-age children residing in the district. Such programs may be supervised by persons other than persons holding teaching licenses. The district school board shall establish rules of eligibility for participation in such programs …
336.015 [Formerly 336.350; 1971 c.83 §1; 1983 c.158 §1; repealed by 2012 c.91 §25]
336.020 [Amended by 1955 c.384 §1; repealed by 1957 c.612 §18]
336.022 Classified School Employees Week
The first full week in March, beginning with the first Monday, shall be known as Classified School Employees Week. In recognition of Classified School Employees Week, all communities that support children in public schools are encouraged to take time to recognize the essential, daily contributions of classified school employees to the success of the childre…
336.023 [1993 c.124 §1; repealed by 2012 c.91 §25]
336.025 [Formerly 336.370; 1983 c.155 §1; repealed by 2012 c.91 §25]
336.029 Oregon Civics Day for Teachers; funding
The first Friday in December is known as the Oregon Civics Day for Teachers. The purpose of the Oregon Civics Day for Teachers is to give teachers the opportunity to learn about civics in Oregon for the purpose of assisting them in providing high-quality instruction in civics. School districts are urged to encourage teachers to participate in professional …
336.030 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §142; renumbered 332.107]
REQUIRED COURSES OF STUDY
336.035 Required courses of study; supplemental courses; district courses; courses concerning sexually transmitted infections
The district school board shall see that the courses of study prescribed by law and by the rules of the State Board of Education are carried out. The district school board may establish supplemental courses that are not inconsistent with the prescribed courses and may adopt courses of study in lieu of state courses of study upon approval by the Superintenden…
336.040 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.045 [Formerly 332.100; renumbered 336.630 and then 339.875 in 1993]
336.050 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.055 [Formerly 332.200; 1965 c.100 §229; renumbered 336.105]
336.057 Courses in Constitution and history of United States
In all public schools, courses of instruction shall be given in the Constitution of the United States and in the history of the United States. These courses shall: Begin not later than the opening of the eighth grade and shall continue in grades 9 through 12. Be required in all public universities listed in ORS 352.002 and in all state and local institutio…
336.059 Child sexual abuse prevention instructional program
Each school district board shall adopt a child sexual abuse prevention instructional program for students in kindergarten through grade 12. School districts must include in the program: Developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive and evidence-based instruction for each grade level; A minimum of four instructional sessions per school year, with each …
336.060 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §230; renumbered 336.115]
336.065 [1961 c.717 §2; 1963 c.235 §1; 1965 c.100 §235; renumbered 336.165 and then 339.141 in 1993]
336.067 Topics given special emphasis in instruction
In public schools special emphasis shall be given to instruction in: Honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for the national flag, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Oregon, respect for parents and the home, the dignity and necessity of honest labor and other lessons that tend to promote and develop an…
336.070 [Amended by 1961 c.717 §1; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.071 [1995 c.312 §2 (enacted in lieu of 336.072); 1997 c.521 §9; 2013 c.463 §1; 2015 c.421 §1; 2023 c.517 §1; 2023 c.560 §2; 2025 c.208 §1; 2025 c.386 §14a; renumbered 339.408 in 2025]
336.072 [Formerly 336.340; 1991 c.956 §13; 1993 c.45 §76; repealed by 1995 c.312 §1 (336.071 enacted in lieu of 336.072)]
336.073 [Formerly 332.360; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.074 [1971 c.326 §2; repealed by 2021 c.178 §12]
336.075 [1955 c.103 §§1,3; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.076 Advisory group regarding English language learner programs
The Department of Education shall convene an advisory group to advise the department regarding English language learner programs. The advisory group must consist of 15 members, including educators, parents, culturally specific community stakeholders, experts on English language learner policy and experts in collecting and analyzing data. The department shal…
336.077 [1963 c.570 §11; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.078 [Formerly 336.270; repealed by 1971 c.326 §1]
336.079 English language learners; statewide plan; interventions; rules
As used in this section, “English language learner” means a student who: Has limited English language proficiency because English is not the native language of the student or the student comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the student’s level of English language proficiency; and Meets any other crit…
336.080 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.081 Opportunity to qualify to assist non-English-speaking students
All school districts providing courses pursuant to ORS 336.079 shall afford the licensed personnel of that district that are assigned to perform teaching duties for such courses an opportunity to qualify to assist non-English-speaking students to learn English at no cost to the personnel. Nothing in this section prevents a district from employing licensed p…
336.082 Development and implementation of nondiscriminatory curriculum
The State Board of Education shall encourage the development and implementation of curriculum for public elementary and secondary schools in Oregon that will improve instructional effectiveness or efficiency and that does not include discrimination. The State Board of Education shall stimulate the development of nondiscriminatory courses of study or parts o…
336.085 [Formerly 332.140; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.086 Standards for curriculum described in ORS 336.082
The projects authorized by ORS 336.082 should be designed to: Develop and test nondiscriminatory courses of study or parts of courses which feature predictable student achievement of prestated student performance objectives. Stimulate the implementation of innovative approaches to instruction within the various schools, providing training programs as neces…
336.088 [1987 c.417 §§1,2; 1993 c.45 §79; 1995 c.79 §182; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.090 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
KINDERGARTEN
336.092 Definitions for ORS 336.092 and 336.095
As used in ORS 336.092 and 336.095, unless the context requires otherwise: “Kindergarten child” means a child five years of age or whose fifth birthday occurs on or before September 1 or who has been admitted by the district school board under ORS 336.095 (3). “Kindergarten facilities” includes physical facilities, supplies, equipment and personnel suitabl…
336.095 Full-day and half-day kindergarten; free kindergarten facilities; rules; admission of underage child
A school district that is not a union high school district must offer half-day kindergarten and may choose to offer full-day kindergarten. A public charter school may choose to offer half-day kindergarten or full-day kindergarten. The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule: Standards for half-day kindergarten and full-day kindergarten; and The mini…
336.100 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.101 Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program; rules
The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program is established for the purpose of improving the readiness of children for kindergarten. The program shall be administered by the Department of Early Learning and Care as provided by this section. Under the program, the department shall provide grants to Early Learning Hubs based on…
336.104 Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Account
The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Account is established within the Department of Early Learning and Care Fund. Separate records shall be maintained for moneys in the account. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Early Lear…
336.105 [Formerly 336.055; repealed by 1973 c.707 §7 and 1973 c.750 §13]
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
336.107 Parenting skills and child development course
A district school board is encouraged to develop a course of study to instruct high school students on parental skills and child development.
336.109 Policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse
After consultation with appropriate agencies and officials including the Department of Education, each school district is encouraged to develop and adopt a comprehensive policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse by public school students in the school district, including but not limited to: A statement that evaluates: The nature …
336.110 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.113 Multicultural education; advisory committee
The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall direct the Department of Education to increase efforts to: Evaluate the distribution of ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds of the public school students of Oregon and the use of demographic data by school districts for curricula and program planning as reflected in district continuous improvement plans; E…
336.115 [Formerly 336.060; 1971 c.190 §1; repealed by 1987 c.194 §1]
336.116 [1999 c.516 §1; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.120 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.125 [Formerly 336.285; repealed by 1993 c.45 §82]
336.130 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.135 [1965 c.100 §232; 1993 c.45 §83; 2009 c.94 §8; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.140 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.145 Adult education classes; fees
Any district school board may provide for the establishment of classes for adult education. The board may employ personnel for the purpose of establishing and maintaining classes for adults on the fundamental principles of democratic government, English language, citizenship, public affairs, arts and crafts, general cultural subjects, adult recreation and ot…
336.150 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.155 [1965 c.100 §234; 1971 c.513 §87; repealed by 1989 c.216 §1]
336.157 [1991 c.693 §24; renumbered 329.860 in 1993]
336.160 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.165 [Formerly 336.065; 1977 c.815 §1; 1993 c.45 §86; 1993 c.748 §1; renumbered 339.141 in 1993]
336.168 [1975 c.508 §2; 1977 c.815 §2; 1993 c.45 §87; 1993 c.676 §49; renumbered 339.147 in 1993]
336.170 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.175 Extended educational experiences
In addition to regular courses of study, any district school board may make available to its students extended educational experiences through public and private community agencies when such experiences can be provided by the agencies more appropriately or at a lesser cost than by the school district. Programs under this section may include but are not limit…
336.176 [2001 c.959 §1; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.177 [1989 c.663 §§1,2; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.179 Recognition of student achievement
It is state policy for all school districts to foster an atmosphere of student commitment to excellence in education, recognizing excellence in academics and excellence in citizenship. Each school district shall determine the activities necessary to qualify for special recognition of student achievement.
336.180 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.181 [1999 c.961 §2; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.183 [1981 c.74 §1; renumbered 336.014 in 2013]
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT
336.184 Oregon Student Information Protection Act; definitions; prohibitions; exemptions
This section shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Student Information Protection Act. As used in this section: “Covered information” means personally identifiable information or materials that regard a student in this state and that are in any media or format that meet any of the following: Are created or provided by a student, or the student’s p…
336.185 [1971 c.512 §1; 1979 c.274 §1; 1981 c.892 §93; repealed by 1993 c.806 §1 (326.565, 326.575 and 336.187 enacted in lieu of 336.185)]
336.187 When school authorized to disclose information about student; immunity of recipient
A public school or school district shall disclose personally identifiable information or other information allowed to be disclosed by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act from an education record of a student to: Law enforcement, child protective services and health care professionals in connection with a health or safety emergency if knowl…
336.190 [Repealed by 1955 c.290 §1]
336.195 [1971 c.512 §2; 1973 c.827 §30; 1979 c.274 §2; repealed by 1993 c.806 §1 (326.565, 326.575 and 336.187 enacted in lieu of 336.195)]
336.200 [Repealed by 1955 c.290 §1]
SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES
336.201 Nursing services provided by district; report
As used in this section: “Licensed practical nurse” means an individual who is licensed as a licensed practical nurse under ORS 678.010 to 678.415. “Medically complex students” means students who may have an unstable health condition and who may require daily professional nursing services. “Medically fragile students” means students who may have a life-th…
336.204 Department assistance in funding school nursing services
As used in this section: “School nurse” means: A school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455; A registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415; or A licensed practical nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415 and acting under the direction of a registered nurse. “School nursing services” means nursing services provided by a school nurse practicing…
336.205 [1971 c.512 §5; repealed by 1979 c.274 §4]
336.210 [Repealed by 1955 c.290 §1]
HEALTH-RELATED EXAMINATIONS
336.211 Vision screenings and eye examinations; reimbursements; rules
As used in this section: “Education provider” means: An entity that is a provider under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program under ORS 329.172 to 329.200. A school district board. “Eye examination” means an eye examination that: Is conducted by a person licensed by the Oregon Board of Optometry under ORS 683.010 to 683.340 or a person licensed by…
336.212 Vision Health Account
The Vision Health Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education to make reimbursements for expenses incurred for the provision of vision screenings, as described in O…
336.213 Dental screenings; reports; rules
As used in this section: “Dental screening” means a dental screening test to identify potential dental health problems that is conducted by: A dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679; A dental hygienist licensed under ORS 680.010 to 680.205; A health care practitioner who is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education; or A pe…
336.214 Request not to participate in dental screening; notice; rules
As used in this section: “Dental screening” has the meaning given that term in ORS 336.213. “Prekindergarten program” means an entity that is a provider under the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program under ORS 329.172 to 329.200. A school district or prekindergarten program that causes a dental screening to be conducted of all of the students in one or…
336.215 [1971 c.512 §3; 1975 c.557 §11; 1979 c.274 §3; 1993 c.45 §89; repealed by 1993 c.806 §1 (326.565, 326.575 and 336.187 enacted in lieu of 336.215)]
336.216 Mental health screenings; rules
When a school district causes to be conducted a mental health screening of all of the students in one or more classrooms or all of the students in one or more grades, the school district must allow the student or the parents or legal guardians of the student to request that the student not participate in the mental health screening. At least two weeks prior…
336.220 [Amended by 1953 c.561 §2; repealed by 1955 c.290 §1]
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM
336.222 District policy and plan; content
In accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, each district school board shall adopt a comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan, including but not limited to: Alcohol and drug abuse prevention curriculum and public infor…
336.225 [Formerly 332.340; 1965 c.100 §224; renumbered 336.035]
336.227 Duties of Oregon Health Authority
To assist school districts to formulate the programs described in ORS 336.222 (1), the Oregon Health Authority shall: Devise a public information program directed toward students, parents, teachers, administrators and school board members at the school district level; and Contact advocacy associations of the target groups described in subsection (1) of thi…
336.230 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §225; renumbered 336.057]
336.235 State board rules
In order to carry out the duties described in ORS 336.222 and 336.227, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, shall adopt by rule, as a minimum, descriptions of the content of what shall be included in the policy and plan described in ORS 336.222 and 336.227.
336.240 [Amended by 1957 c.149 §1; 1965 c.100 §226; renumbered 336.067]
336.241 Inclusion of cannabis abuse prevention curricula supplements and public information programs in policies and plans; report
As part of the comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan described in ORS 336.222, the Oregon Health Authority, State Board of Education and Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission shall collaborate on developing curricula supplements for cannabis abuse prevention and public information programs for students, parents, teachers, administr…
336.245 [1989 c.1076 §6; 1993 c.45 §90; 2009 c.595 §211; 2011 c.545 §42; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.246 Inclusion of curricula supplements on certain drugs and on protections related to medical treatment for drug or alcohol overdoses
As part of the comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse policy and implementation plan described in ORS 336.222, the Oregon Health Authority, State Board of Education and Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission shall collaborate on developing curricula supplements to be implemented by school districts related to: Dangers of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or a…
336.250 [Repealed by 1957 c.149 §2]
336.260 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.270 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §228; renumbered 336.078]
336.280 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.285 [Formerly 332.350; 1965 c.100 §231; renumbered 336.125]
336.290 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.300 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.310 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.320 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.330 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]
336.340 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §227; renumbered 336.072]
336.350 [Amended by 1963 c.452 §1; 1965 c.100 §222; renumbered 336.015]
336.360 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
336.370 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §223; renumbered 336.025]
336.375 [1965 c.100 §237; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.380 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §238; repealed by 1993 c.45 §91]
336.390 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §239; 1973 c.827 §31; 1993 c.45 §92; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.400 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §240; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.410 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §241; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.420 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §242; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
FOOD AND BEVERAGE STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS
336.423 Standards for food and beverages sold to students in schools; exceptions; compliance
As used in this section: “Entree” means a food that is generally regarded as being the primary food in a meal and includes, but is not limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta and pizza. “Snack” means a food that is generally regarded as supplementing a meal and includes, but is not limited to, chips, crackers, onion rings, nachos, french fries, doughnuts, …
336.426 Oregon Farm-to-School and School Garden Program; rules
The Department of Education shall establish the Oregon Farm-to-School and School Garden Program. Through the program, the department shall: Assist school districts that participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program in using Oregon food products and produce from school gardens; Promote…
336.430 [Renumbered 336.620 and then 339.880 in 1993]
336.431 Farm-to-School Grant Program to purchase Oregon food products and to fund certain educational activities; rules; administrative costs
The Department of Education shall administer a Farm-to-School Grant Program as provided by this section. An entity identified in subsection (3)(a) or (5)(a) of this section may apply to the department for a grant as follows: As a noncompetitive grant to assist the school district with paying for costs incurred by the school district to purchase food produc…
336.435 [1991 c.693 §19a; 1993 c.45 §94; 1993 c.676 §52; renumbered 329.237 in 1993]
336.437 [1991 c.693 §19c; renumbered 329.245 in 1993]
336.440 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §247; renumbered 336.610 and then 339.885 in 1993]
336.441 Use of alcoholic beverages in culinary arts classes
As used in this section, “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given that term in ORS 471.001. A district school board may adopt a policy that allows the use of alcoholic beverages in the secondary schools of the school district for the following purposes: As ingredients in cooking or food preparation; and In a culinary arts class taught at a secondary sch…
336.445 Use of polystyrene foam in meal service; rules
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a school district that provides breakfast or lunch at any school site of the school district may not use polystyrene foam plates, trays, food containers or food packaging in the service of any meal. A school district may use polystyrene foam plates, trays, food containers or food packaging in the service…
336.450 [1961 c.575 §1; 1965 c.100 §243; 1981 c.22 §1; 1983 c.338 §913; renumbered 339.650 in 1993]
HEALTH EDUCATION
336.455 Human sexuality education courses; criteria
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. Course material and instruction for all human sexuality education courses shall enhance students’ understanding of sexuality as a normal and healthy aspect of human develo…
336.460 [1961 c.575 §3; 1965 c.100 §244; renumbered 339.655 in 1993]
336.465 Examination of instructional material; notice; pupil not required to take course
Each school district shall: Give parents, guardians and district residents an opportunity to examine the instructional materials to be used in any class, course, assembly or school-sponsored activity. Inform parents or guardians in advance of any instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, and …
336.470 [1961 c.575 §2; 1965 c.100 §245; 1971 c.189 §1; 1981 c.22 §2; 1983 c.338 §914; 1989 c.491 §24; 1993 c.741 §33; renumbered 339.660 in 1993]
336.472 Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and uses of automated external defibrillators; waiver; exception
As an integral part of the health education curriculum or the physical education curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12, each school district must provide instruction in: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and The uses of automated external defibrillators. Instruction provided as required by subsection (1) of this section must: Include hands-on pract…
336.473 Instruction in oral health
As an integral part of the health education curriculum for students in the public schools of this state, each school district must provide age-appropriate instruction in oral health.
336.474 Instruction on organ and tissue donation and education
As an integral part of the health education curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, each school district must provide instruction on organ and tissue donation and education. The instruction must be designed to develop a knowledge of the lifesaving potential of organ and tissue donations.
336.475 [1993 c.775 §3; 2011 c.545 §43; repealed by 2012 c.91 §25]
STUDENT JOURNALISTS
336.477 Rights; student expression; civil action
For the purposes of this section: “School-sponsored media” means materials that are prepared, substantially written, published or broadcast by student journalists, that are distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body and that are prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. “School-…
336.479 Physical examination prior to participation in extracurricular sports; rules
As used in this section, “participation” means participation in sports practices and actual interscholastic sports competition. Each school district shall require students who participate in extracurricular sports in grades 7 through 12 in the schools of the district to have a physical examination prior to participation. A person conducting the physical exa…
336.480 [1961 c.575 §4; 1965 c.100 §246; 1971 c.189 §2; renumbered 339.665 in 1993]
CONCUSSIONS AND BRAIN INJURIES (School Athletic Teams)
336.485 Concussions; training of coaches; participation by athletes; medical release from qualified health care professional; rules
As used in this section: “Coach” means a person who instructs or trains members of a school athletic team, as identified by criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule. “Qualified health care professional” means: A physician licensed pursuant to ORS 677.100 to 677.228; or A health care professional who meets the requirements described in…
336.490 Qualified health care professional for purposes of ORS 336.485 and 417.875; certification
As used in this section, “health care professional” includes a chiropractic physician, a naturopathic physician, a psychologist, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a physician associate or a nurse practitioner who is licensed or registered under the laws of this state. A health care professional meets the requirements of a qualified health car…
336.495 Immediate and temporary accommodation plans for students with concussion or other brain injury; procedures for use of plans
As used in this section: “Health care professional” means a person who is licensed or registered under the laws of this state as a physician, a chiropractic physician, a naturopathic physician, a psychologist, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a physician associate or a nurse practitioner. “Public education provider” means a school district,…
336.500 [1961 c.364 §§1,2,3; 1965 c.100 §157; renumbered 332.470]
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
336.505 “Community school program” defined
As used in ORS 336.505 to 336.525, unless the context requires otherwise “community school program” means a program that fosters citizen involvement and provides educational, recreational, cultural and related services to the community.
336.510 Legislative findings; direction to Department of Education
The Legislative Assembly finds that the community school is an expression of the philosophy that the local school is most effective when it involves the people of that community in programs designed to fulfill their needs and interests while increasing the community’s use of personnel, buildings, equipment and other public educational resources. Accordingly,…
336.515 [1981 c.259 §3; 1989 c.491 §25; repealed by 1993 c.742 §32]
336.520 Community school program to provide for advisory involvement; local advisory bodies
The community school program shall provide for the active and continuous involvement on an advisory basis of institutions, groups and individuals in the community to be served by the program and the active and continuous involvement of local residents in the planning, development and operation of those programs and services deemed appropriate for their commu…
336.525 Program to be operated by district providing elementary or secondary education; exception
In a community which chooses to operate a community school program, the program shall be operated by a school district that provides elementary or secondary education. However, if a school district has no community school program, it may consent in writing for the formulation and operation of a community school program by a community college or community col…
336.530 [1989 c.840 §1; 1993 c.45 §97; renumbered 329.535 in 1993]
336.535 [1989 c.840 §2; renumbered 329.545 in 1993]
336.540 [1989 c.840 §3; 1993 c.45 §98; renumbered 329.555 in 1993]
336.545 [1989 c.840 §4; renumbered 329.565 in 1993]
336.550 [1989 c.840 §5; renumbered 329.570 in 1993]
336.555 [1989 c.840 §6; renumbered 329.575 in 1993]
336.557 [1991 c.693 §12; 1993 c.45 §99; renumbered 329.585 in 1993]
336.560 [1989 c.840 §7; 1993 c.45 §100; renumbered 329.595 in 1993]
336.565 [1989 c.840 §8; renumbered 329.600 in 1993]
336.570 [1989 c.840 §9; renumbered 329.605 in 1993]
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS; YOUTH CARE CENTERS; DETENTION AND CORRECTIONS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
336.575 Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program
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 …
336.580 Education at youth care centers; rules
Every child at a youth care center, as defined in ORS 420.855, is entitled to receive appropriate education suited to the needs of the child in the least restrictive environment in which the child can function until the child is no longer of compulsory school age or receives a high school diploma or an equivalent. Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this…
336.585 Education for children enrolled in Juvenile Detention Education Program; costs; rules; notification to resident district
As used in this section: “Juvenile Detention Education Program” means the program defined in ORS 326.695. “Resident district” means the school district in which the parents or legal guardian, if any, of a child resided at the time of the child’s enrollment in the Juvenile Detention Education Program. If the child has no parents or legal guardian, or none c…
336.590 Education for children enrolled in Youth Corrections Education Program; costs; rules
As used in this section, “Youth Corrections Education Program” means the program defined in ORS 326.695. The Department of Education shall provide or cause to be provided appropriate education for children enrolled in an educational program under the Youth Corrections Education Program. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may contract with a school dis…
336.610 [Formerly 336.440; renumbered 339.885 in 1993]
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
336.615 Definition for ORS 336.615 to 336.665
As used in ORS 336.615 to 336.665, “alternative education program” means a school or separate class group designed to best serve students’ educational needs and interests and assist students in achieving the academic standards of the school district and the state.
336.620 [Formerly 336.430; renumbered 339.880 in 1993]
336.625 Goals; district responsibility; registration; rules
In implementing alternative education programs, district school boards shall maintain learning situations that are flexible with regard to environment, time, structure and pedagogy. Students participating in alternative education programs are considered to be the responsibility of the resident district for purposes of ORS 332.072. The State Board of Educat…
336.630 [Formerly 332.100 and then 336.045; renumbered 339.875 in 1993]
336.631 Private alternative programs; requirements; applicability of laws; placement of students
Prior to contracting with or distributing any public funds to a private alternative education program, a district school board shall: Annually approve the private alternative education program; Determine that the private alternative education program is registered with the Department of Education; and Determine that the private alternative education progr…
336.635 Enrollment in alternative education program; billing; rules; status of teachers
The parent or guardian of a student may enroll the student in one of the proposed public alternative education programs or private alternative education programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling if: The enrollment is necessary to meet the student’s educational needs and interests. The program is appropriate and accessible to the stude…
336.637 Instruction in educational standards required; assessment of students in private alternative education programs
A private alternative education program shall ensure that students receive instruction in the educational standards adopted by the State Board of Education for the grade level the program serves. Students enrolled in a private alternative education program shall take the statewide assessment developed by the Department of Education under ORS 329.485. A priv…
336.640 Rules governing education for pregnant and parenting students
The State Board of Education shall establish by rule procedures for considering and obtaining special services for pregnant and parenting students. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to, the obligation of the school district to: Inform pregnant and parenting students and their parents of the availability of such services in the school district, ed…
336.645 Notification of availability of program; rules
The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of ORS 336.615 to 336.665 that shall include rules regarding school district notification to parents and students of the availability of alternative education programs, the law regarding alternative education programs and the procedures for requesting district school boards to establi…
336.650 [1979 c.363 §2; renumbered 339.870 in 1993]
336.655 District evaluation of program
Each school district operating, participating in or contracting for a public or private alternative education program shall evaluate the program at least annually. The district shall provide the public or private alternative education program with a copy of the written evaluation. For private alternative education programs, the evaluation shall include, but…
336.660 [1991 c.970 §4; 1993 c.45 §102; renumbered 339.865 in 1993]
336.665 Effect of failure to propose alternative programs
The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall find a school district to be deficient within the meaning of ORS 327.158 if the district fails to cause the proposal of alternative programs to be made under ORS 339.250 (5)(h) or (7)(c)(B). The failure to cause the proposal of alternative programs shall not be grounds for a civil action against the school dist…
336.668 [2007 c.846 §2; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.670 [2007 c.846 §3; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.673 [2007 c.846 §5; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
336.675 [2007 c.846 §6; repealed by 2011 c.313 §25]
APPROVED RECOVERY SCHOOLS
336.680 Requirement to provide appropriate education to students enrolled in approved recovery school; payment for education; school standards; rules; reports
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: Educational services for grades 9 through 12; and Health care services related to recovery from substance use disorders. The department shall provide or cause…
336.685 Recovery school advisory committee
The Department of Education shall convene an advisory committee related to the approval of recovery schools under ORS 336.680. The purposes of the advisory committee convened under this section are to provide recommendations, community input and guidance related to: Fulfilling the intent of approved recovery schools. Monitoring approved recovery schools. …
336.705 [1987 c.896 §1; 1989 c.187 §1; 1991 c.693 §33; 1993 c.45 §104; renumbered 329.675 in 1993]
336.710 [1987 c.896 §2; renumbered 329.685 in 1993]
336.715 [1987 c.896 §§3,28; 1993 c.45 §105; renumbered 329.690 in 1993]
336.720 [1987 c.896 §4; 1989 c.187 §2; 1989 c.491 §26; 1993 c.45 §106; renumbered 329.695 in 1993]
336.730 [1987 c.896 §5; 1989 c.187 §3; 1991 c.693 §15; 1993 c.45 §107; renumbered 329.700 in 1993]
336.735 [1987 c.896 §6 (1) to (3); repealed by 1993 c.45 §108]
336.745 [1987 c.896 §8; 1989 c.187 §5; 1991 c.693 §34; 1993 c.45 §109; renumbered 329.705 in 1993]
336.755 [1987 c.896 §7; 1989 c.187 §4; 1993 c.45 §110; renumbered 329.709 in 1993]
336.765 [1987 c.896 §9; 1989 c.187 §6; 1993 c.45 §111; renumbered 329.715 in 1993]
336.775 [1987 c.896 §10; renumbered 329.725 in 1993]
336.780 [1987 c.896 §11; 1993 c.45 §112; renumbered 329.735 in 1993]
336.785 [1987 c.896 §13; 1989 c.187 §12; renumbered 329.745 in 1993]
STUDENT TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
336.790 Definitions for ORS 336.790 to 336.820
As used in ORS 336.790 to 336.820, unless the context requires otherwise: “Commercial driver training school” means a school operated by a person issued a commercial driver training school certificate by the Department of Transportation under ORS 822.515. “Private school” means a private or parochial high school. “Public school” means a common or union hi…
336.795 Purposes of traffic safety education course
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.
336.800 School course in traffic safety education; tuition
Any private school, public school, commercial driver training school or county may offer a course in traffic safety education and charge tuition for the course. The curriculum for the traffic safety education course shall be established by the Department of Transportation under ORS 336.802. A public school may offer a traffic safety education course to priv…
336.802 Traffic safety education course; curriculum; rules
The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a curriculum for a traffic safety education course under ORS 336.800. The curriculum shall establish standards for a course of instruction to be devoted to the study and practice of rules of the road, the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles, ac…
336.804 Unavailability of traffic safety education course
If the Department of Transportation determines that a traffic safety education course is not available to the inhabitants of a specific geographic area within this state, the department may offer incentives for providers to offer courses to inhabitants of the area, including: Waiver of conditions and requirements that are otherwise applicable to providers f…
336.805 Reimbursement to course provider; limitations on tuition; rules
The Department of Transportation shall reimburse a public school, commercial driver training school or county for the cost of providing a traffic safety education course that is certified by the department. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and ORS 336.804, the amount of the reimbursement may not exceed $210 for each pupil completing the c…
336.807 Reimbursement to Department of Human Services; rules
The Department of Transportation shall reimburse the Department of Human Services for the cost of providing a course of traffic safety education that is: Certified by the Department of Transportation; and Provided to children in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services under ORS 419B.337 and in foster homes as defined by ORS 418.625 (3). Reim…
336.810 Student Driver Training Fund
There is created the Student Driver Training Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All payments required under ORS 336.795 to 336.815 and moneys paid into the fund under ORS 802.110 and all expenses incurred in the administration of those sections shall be made to and borne by the fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. …
336.815 Contract with commercial driver training school
Any public school or county may contract with a commercial driver training school for the instruction of students enrolled in a traffic safety education course.
336.820 Sanctions for violation of ORS 336.790 to 336.820
The Department of Transportation may impose sanctions against the provider of a traffic safety education course certified under ORS 336.802 if the department determines that the provider has violated any provision of ORS 336.790 to 336.820 or any rule adopted by the department under ORS 336.790 to 336.820. Sanctions that may be imposed under this section in…
336.840 Policies for personal electronic devices; policies for curricula that use technology
As used in this section, “independent communication” means communication that does not require assistance or interpretation by an individual who is not part of the communication but that may require the use or assistance of an electronic device. Each district school board shall adopt policies for the use of personal electronic devices in the schools of the …
336.850 [1991 c.928 §7; renumbered 329.385 in 1993]
(Oregon Digital Learning)
336.851 Creation; purposes; rules
Oregon Digital Learning is created within the Department of Education. The purposes of Oregon Digital Learning are to provide: Online courses to kindergarten through grade 12 public school students; and Professional development related to online learning to kindergarten through grade 12 public school teachers. Oregon Digital Learning shall provide online …
336.856 Oregon Digital Learning Fund
The Oregon Digital Learning Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Digital Learning Fund shall be credited to the fund. All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the administration of Oregon Digital Learning created under ORS 336.851. …
336.870 [1991 c.871 §1; renumbered 329.395 in 1993]
336.875 [1991 c.871 §2; renumbered 329.405 in 1993]
336.880 [1991 c.871 §3; renumbered 329.415 in 1993]
336.885 [1991 c.871 §4; renumbered 329.425 in 1993]
336.990 [Amended by 1963 c.544 §50; subsection (4) of 1963 Replacement Part derived from 332.990 (7); repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]
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