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