ORS 329.078 Informational surveys; notice; ability to decline participation

Each school district shall make available to the students of the school district the following informational surveys:

A survey administered by the Department of Education that is designed to assist the department in gathering information about the education experiences of students in this state, including information on learning, opportunities to learn and school culture and climate; and

A survey administered by the Oregon Health Authority in collaboration with the department that is designed to improve the health and well-being of all students in this state and to help them succeed.

At least five days prior to the administration of a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section, the school district must provide:

Notice of the survey to the parents or guardians of the students to whom the survey will be administered; and

The opportunity for parents or guardians to review the survey before it is administered.

Parents or guardians must be allowed to decline, either verbally or in writing, to have their children participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section.

Students may decline, at any time and either verbally or in writing, to participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section.

Students who participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section may decline to answer individual questions on the survey.

The department shall annually review the surveys identified in subsection (1) of this section and make any revisions in the collection of data and the distribution of data to enable school districts to assist schools in providing an environment that encourages healthy and successful learners.