ORS 327.016 Report related to State School Fund moneys received for English language learner programs; summary to legislative committees

The Department of Education shall prepare an annual report that:

Identifies the total amounts that are:

Allocated to each school district from the State School Fund for students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program as provided by ORS 327.013 (1)(c)(A)(ii);

Expended from the amounts identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for students in average daily membership who are eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program; and

Expended as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph by category of expenditure, as identified and defined by the State Board of Education by rule.

Summarizes the progress for each school district on meeting objectives and the needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program, including progress of English language learners toward meeting performance growth targets developed as provided by ORS 327.165.

Provides information on the demographics of students in English language learner programs in each school district, including:

The average number of years students have been enrolled in an English language learner program;

The average number of years the students have attended their current schools;

The percentage of students who also receive special education and related services; and

Any other information identified by the department.

The report prepared under subsection (1) of this section must:

Be made available on the department’s website by June 30 of each year;

Be provided to each school district board by December 1 of each year and made available at the school district’s main office and on the school district’s website; and

Cover the school year ending June 30 of the prior year.

Prior to January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the department shall submit to the interim legislative committees on education a summary of the two most recent reports prepared under subsection (1) of this section.