ORS Chapter 329
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