ORS Chapter 329

OREGON STATUTES AND CODES

Chapter 329 — OregonEducational Act for the 21st Century;

EducationalImprovement and Reform

2009 EDITION

ACTFOR 21st CENTURY; REFORM

EDUCATIONAND CULTURE

OREGONEDUCATIONAL ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

(Generally)

329.005 OregonEducational Act for the 21st Century; duties of department; evaluation bylegislature

329.007 Definitions

329.015 Educationalgoals

329.025 Characteristicsof school system

329.045 Revisionof Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements,Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards; instruction inacademic content areas

329.049 Planto encourage voter registration and voting; incorporation into EssentialLearning Skills; rules

329.065 Adequatefunding required

329.075 Statewideimplementation; rules; duties of department

(AssessingEffectiveness)

329.085 Assessmentof schools and school districts required; report; standards

329.095 Schooldistrict and school self-evaluations; local district continuous improvementplans; department’s technical assistance

329.105 Schooldistrict and school performance reports; criteria; included data

329.115 OregonReport Card

(Parentaland Community Participation)

329.125 Policyon parental and community participation

(Servicesfor Children and Families)

329.145 Definitionsfor ORS 329.150 and 329.155

329.150 Servicesfor children and families at school site; policy

329.153 Policyon prevention and cost-effective programs and strategies

329.155 Standardsfor education programs and programs providing services for children andfamilies; interagency coordination

(CommunityLearning Centers)

329.156 Creation;requirements; technical assistance

329.157 Identificationand coordination of existing resources

329.159 Evaluation;reporting

(EarlyChildhood Education)

329.160 Policyon early childhood and parenting education; funding goal

329.165 Developmentof long-range plan for serving children and families

329.170 Definitionsfor ORS 329.170 to 329.200

329.175 Departmentto administer prekindergarten program; grants; eligibility; coordination withother programs

329.183 PrekindergartenProgram Trust Fund

329.185 Expansionof Oregon prekindergarten program

329.190 Advisorycommittee

329.195 Rules;grant applications

329.200 Reporton program by state superintendent; department to assess program effectiveness

329.228 EarlyChildhood Education Trust Fund

329.235 Provisionof early childhood education

(PilotProject for Health Literacy Program)

(Temporaryprovisions relating to pilot project for health literacy program are compiledas notes following ORS 329.235)

(ChildDevelopment and Student-Parent Programs)

329.255 Childdevelopment specialist program

329.275 Stateboard guidelines; rules; qualifications for child development specialists

329.385 Childdevelopment programs; student-parent programs

329.395 Definitionsfor ORS 329.395 to 329.425

329.415 Operatingguides and grant procedures for ORS 329.395 to 329.425

329.425 Grantsunder ORS 329.395 to 329.425

(Diplomasand Certificates)

329.451 Highschool diploma; modified diploma; extended diploma; alternative certificate;grade level advancement

(Assessment)

329.485 Statewideassessment system; types of assessments; subjects; additional services oralternative educational options

329.488 Nationallynormed assessment; contract; waiver; rules

(Subjects)

329.489 AmericanSign Language; proficiency; curricula development; teachers

329.492 OregonStudies; academic content standards

329.496 Physicaleducation participation; minimum requirements; exceptions; professionaldevelopment

329.498 Datarelated to physical education; facilities

329.499 Reportto Legislative Assembly

329.501 Grantsfor physical education; rules

329.504 Fundingfor programs that link physical activity and academic achievement

SCHOOLCOUNCILS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

(SchoolCouncils)

329.704 Local21st Century Schools Councils; duties; composition; selection; district sitecommittees

(TeacherCorps)

329.757 OregonTeacher Corps

329.765 Administrationof corps; rules

329.775 Loans;amounts; interest; repayment; waiver of repayment

329.780 OregonTeacher Corps Account; use

(BeginningTeacher and Administrator Program)

329.788 Definitionsfor ORS 329.788 to 329.820

329.790 Findingson teacher and administrator programs

329.795 Beginningteacher and administrator program established; district participation; use ofgrants

329.800 Application;content

329.805 Grants-in-aid;amount; distribution; rules

329.810 Trainingfor mentors and beginning teachers and administrators

329.815 Mentors;selection; stipend

329.820 Evaluationof programs; donations

(OregonEducator Professional Development Commission)

329.822 Commissionestablished; members

329.824 Publicwebsite; assistance to local school districts

(SuccessfulSchools Program)

329.825 Policyon successful and innovative schools

329.830 Establishment;application; incentive rewards; rules

(EarlySuccess Reading Initiative)

329.832 Legislativefindings

329.834 Creation;components; reading sites

329.837 Report

OREGONVIRTUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

329.840 Creation;purpose; online course standards; rules

329.842 OregonVirtual School District Fund

MISCELLANEOUS

329.850 Dutiesof Education and Workforce Policy Advisor

329.860 Outreachto students no longer attending school

329.875 Districteligibility to receive funds under chapter

329.885 School-to-worktransitions and work experience programs; funding; eligibility for grants

OREGONEDUCATIONAL ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

(Generally)

329.005Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century; duties of department; evaluationby legislature.(1) This chapter shall be known as the Oregon Educational Act for the 21stCentury.

(2)The Department of Education shall be the coordinat