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Chapter 329 — Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century;

Educational Improvement and Reform

 

2007 EDITION

 

ACT FOR 21st CENTURY; REFORM

 

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

 

OREGON EDUCATIONAL ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

 

(Generally)

 

329.005     Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century; duties of department; evaluation by legislature

 

329.007     Definitions

 

329.015     Educational goals

 

329.025     Characteristics of school system

 

329.045     Revision of Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements, Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards; instruction in academic content areas

 

329.065     Adequate funding required

 

329.075     Statewide implementation; rules; duties of department

 

(Assessing Effectiveness)

 

329.085     Assessment of schools and school districts required; report; standards

 

329.095     School district and school self-evaluations; local district continuous improvement plans; department’s technical assistance

 

329.105     School district and school performance reports; criteria; included data

 

329.115     Oregon Report Card

 

(Parental and Community Participation)

 

329.125     Policy on parental and community participation

 

(Services for Children and Families)

 

329.145     Definitions for ORS 329.150 and 329.155

 

329.150     Services for children and families at school site; policy

 

329.153     Policy on prevention and cost-effective programs and strategies

 

329.155     Standards for education programs and programs providing services for children and families; interagency coordination

 

(Community Learning Centers)

 

329.156     Creation; requirements; technical assistance

 

329.157     Identification and coordination of existing resources

 

329.159     Evaluation; reporting

 

(Early Childhood Education)

 

329.160     Policy on early childhood and parenting education; funding goal

 

329.165     Development of long-range plan for serving children and families

 

329.170     Definitions for ORS 329.170 to 329.200

 

329.175     Department to administer prekindergarten program; grants; eligibility; coordination with other programs

 

329.183     Prekindergarten Program Trust Fund

 

329.185     Expansion of Oregon prekindergarten program

 

329.190     Advisory committee

 

329.195     Rules; grant applications

 

329.200     Report on program by state superintendent; department to assess program effectiveness

 

329.228     Early Childhood Education Trust Fund

 

329.235     Provision of early childhood education

 

(Child Development and Student-Parent Programs)

 

329.255     Child development specialist program

 

329.265     State reimbursement for costs

 

329.275     State board guidelines; rules; qualifications for child development specialists

 

329.385     Child development programs; student-parent programs

 

329.395     Definitions for ORS 329.395 to 329.425

 

329.415     Operating guides and grant procedures for ORS 329.395 to 329.425

 

329.425     Grants under ORS 329.395 to 329.425

 

(Diplomas)

 

329.451     High school diploma; modified diploma; grade level advancement

 

(Assessment)

 

329.485     Statewide assessment system; types of assessments; subjects; additional services or alternative educational options

 

329.488     Nationally normed assessment; contract; waiver

 

(Subjects)

 

329.489     American Sign Language; proficiency; curricula development; teachers

 

329.492     Oregon Studies; academic content standards

 

329.496     Physical education participation; minimum requirements; exceptions; professional development

 

329.498     Data related to physical education; facilities

 

329.499     Report to Legislative Assembly

 

329.501     Grants for physical education; rules

 

SCHOOL COUNCILS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

 

(School Councils)

 

329.704     Local 21st Century Schools Councils; duties; composition; selection; district site committees

 

(Teacher Corps)

 

329.757     Oregon Teacher Corps

 

329.765     Administration of corps; rules

 

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

 

329.780     Oregon Teacher Corps Account; use

 

(Beginning Teacher and Administrator Program)

 

329.788     Definitions for ORS 329.788 to 329.820

 

329.790     Findings on teacher and administrator programs

 

329.795     Beginning teacher and administrator program established; district participation; use of grants

 

329.800     Application; content

 

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

 

329.810     Training for mentors and beginning teachers and administrators

 

329.815     Mentors; selection; stipend

 

329.820     Evaluation of programs; donations

 

(Successful Schools Program)

 

329.825     Policy on successful and innovative schools

 

329.830     Establishment; application; incentive rewards; rules

 

(Early Success Reading Initiative)

 

329.832     Legislative findings

 

329.834     Creation; components; reading sites

 

329.837     Report

 

OREGON VIRTUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

329.840     Creation; purpose; online course standards; rules

 

329.842     Oregon Virtual School District Fund

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

329.850     Duties of Education and Workforce Policy Advisor under chapter

 

329.860     Outreach to students no longer attending school

 

329.875     District eligibility to receive funds under chapter

 

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

 

OREGON EDUCATIONAL ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

 

(Generally)

 

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

      (2) The Department of Education shall be the coordinating agency for furthering implementation of this chapter. This chapter shall be subject to review by the Legislative Assembly.

      (3) The appropriate legislative interim committee shall:

      (a) Develop the form and content expected of the ongoing review described in this section;

      (b) Notify the appropriate agencies of expectations; and

      (c) Receive and evaluate regular reports from the Department of Education and other public agencies.

      (4) This review outline may be changed as needed in succeeding years. [Subsections (3) and (4) enacted as 1991 c.693 §1a; 1993 c.45 §22; subsections (1) and (2) formerly 326.705; 2003 c.303 §1]

 

      329.007 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Academic content standards” means expectations of student knowledge and skills adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 329.045.

      (2) “Administrator” includes all persons whose duties require an administrative license.

      (3) “Board” or “state board” means the State Board of Education.

      (4) “Community learning center” means a school-based or school-linked program providing informal meeting places and coordination for community activities, adult education, child care, information and referral and other services as described in ORS 329.157. “Community learning center” includes, but is not limited to, a community school program as defined in ORS 336.505, family resource centers as described in ORS 417.725, full service schools, lighted schools and 21st century community learning centers.

      (5) “Department” means the Department of Education.

      (6) “English” includes, but is not limited to, reading and writing.

      (7) “History, geography, economics and civics” includes, but is not limited to, Oregon Studies.

      (8) “Oregon Studies” means history, geography, economics and civics specific to the State of Oregon. Oregon Studies instruction in Oregon government shall include municipal, county, tribal and state government, as well as the electoral and legislative processes.

      (9) “Parents” means parents or guardians of students who are covered by this chapter.

      (10) “Public charter school” has the meaning given that term in ORS 338.005.

      (11) “School district” means a school district as defined in ORS 332.002, a state-operated school or any legally constituted combination of such entities.

      (12) “Second languages” means any foreign language or American Sign Language.

      (13) “Teacher” means any licensed employee of a school district who has direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision of students and who is compensated for such services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse, as defined in ORS 342.455, or a person whose duties require an administrative license.

      (14) “The arts” includes, but is not limited to, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts.

      (15) “21st Century Schools Council” means a council established pursuant to ORS 329.704. [1995 c.660 §2; 1999 c.1023 §4; 1999 c.1029 §1; 2001 c.759 §1; 2003 c.303 §2; 2007 c.858 §1]

 

      Note: The amendments to 329.007 by section 1, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 school year. See section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 school year is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.007. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Academic content standards” or “academic standards” means expectations of student knowledge and skills adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 329.045.

      (2) “Administrator” includes all persons whose duties require an administrative license.

      (3) “Board” or “state board” means the State Board of Education.

      (4) “Community learning center” means a school-based or school-linked program providing informal meeting places and coordination for community activities, adult education, child care, information and referral and other services as described in ORS 329.157. “Community learning center” includes, but is not limited to, a community school program as defined in ORS 336.505, family resource centers as described in ORS 417.725, full service schools, lighted schools and 21st century community learning centers.

      (5) “Department” means the Department of Education.

      (6) “District planning committee” means a committee composed of teachers, administrators, school board members and public members established for the purposes of ORS 329.537 to 329.605.

      (7) “English” includes, but is not limited to, reading and writing.

      (8) “History, geography, economics and civics” includes, but is not limited to, Oregon Studies.

      (9) “Oregon Studies” means history, geography, economics and civics specific to the State of Oregon. Oregon Studies instruction in Oregon government shall include municipal, county, tribal and state government, as well as the electoral and legislative processes.

      (10) “Parents” means parents or guardians of students who are covered by this chapter.

      (11) “Public charter school” has the meaning given that term in ORS 338.005.

      (12) “School district” means a school district as defined in ORS 332.002, an education service district, a state-operated school or any legally constituted combination of such entities.

      (13) “School Improvement and Professional Development program” means a formal plan submitted by a school district and approved by the Department of Education according to criteria specified in ORS 329.675 to 329.745 and 329.788 to 329.820.

      (14) “Second languages” means any foreign language or American Sign Language.

      (15) “Teacher” means any licensed employee of a school district who has direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision of students and who is compensated for such services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse, as defined in ORS 342.455, or a person whose duties require an administrative license.

      (16) “The arts” includes, but is not limited to, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts.

      (17) “21st Century Schools Council” means a council established pursuant to ORS 329.704.

      (18) “Work-related learning experiences” means opportunities in which all students may participate in high quality programs that provide industry related and subject matter related learning experiences that prepare students for further education, future employment and lifelong learning.

 

      Note: 329.007 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 329 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      329.010 [Repealed by 1957 c.678 §1]

 

      329.015 Educational goals. (1) The Legislative Assembly believes that education is a major civilizing influence on the development of a humane, responsible and informed citizenry, able to adjust to and grow in a rapidly changing world. Students must be encouraged to learn of their heritage and their place in the global society. The Legislative Assembly concludes that these goals are not inconsistent with the goals to be implemented under this chapter.

      (2) The Legislative Assembly believes that the goals of kindergarten through grade 12 education are:

      (a) To equip students with the academic and career skills and information necessary to pursue the future of their choice through a program of rigorous academic preparation and career readiness;

      (b) To provide an environment that motivates students to pursue serious scholarship and to have experience in applying knowledge and skills and demonstrating achievement;

      (c) To provide students with the skills necessary to pursue learning throughout their lives in an ever-changing world; and

      (d) To prepare students for successful transitions to the next phase of their educational development. [Formerly 326.710; 1995 c.660 §3; 2007 c.858 §2]

 

      Note: The amendments to 329.015 by section 2, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 school year. See section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 school year is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.015. (1) The Legislative Assembly believes that education is a major civilizing influence on the development of a humane, responsible and informed citizenry, able to adjust to and grow in a rapidly changing world. Students must be encouraged to learn of their heritage and their place in the global society. The Legislative Assembly concludes that these goals are not inconsistent with the goals to be implemented under this chapter.

      (2) The Legislative Assembly believes that the goals of kindergarten through grade 12 education are:

      (a) To demand academic excellence through a rigorous academic program that equips students with the information and skills necessary to pursue the future of their choice;

      (b) To provide an environment that motivates students to pursue serious scholarship and to have experience in applying knowledge and skills and demonstrating achievement; and

      (c) To provide students with lifelong academic skills that will prepare them for the ever-changing world.

 

      329.020 [Repealed by 1957 c.678 §1]

 

      329.025 Characteristics of school system. It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to maintain a system of public elementary and secondary schools that allows students, parents, teachers, administrators, school district boards and the State Board of Education to be accountable for the development and improvement of the public school system. The public school system shall have the following characteristics:

      (1) Provides equal and open access and educational opportunities for all students in the state regardless of their linguistic background, culture, race, gender, capability or geographic location;

      (2) Assumes that all students can learn and establishes high, specific skill and knowledge expectations and recognizes individual differences at all instructional levels;

      (3) Provides special education, compensatory education, linguistically and culturally appropriate education and other specialized programs to all students who need those services;

      (4) Provides students with a solid foundation in the skills of reading, writing, problem solving and communication;

      (5) Provides opportunities for students to learn, think, reason, retrieve information, use technology and work effectively alone and in groups;

      (6) Provides for rigorous academic content standards and instruction in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages;

      (7) Provides students an educational background to the end that they will function successfully in a constitutional republic, a participatory democracy and a multicultural nation and world;

      (8) Provides students with the knowledge and skills that will provide the opportunities to succeed in the world of work, as members of families and as citizens;

      (9) Provides students with the knowledge and skills that lead to an active, healthy lifestyle;

      (10) Provides students with the knowledge and skills to take responsibility for their decisions and choices;

      (11) Provides opportunities for students to learn through a variety of teaching strategies;

      (12) Emphasizes involvement of parents and the community in the total education of students;

      (13) Transports children safely to and from school;

      (14) Ensures that the funds allocated to schools reflect the uncontrollable differences in costs facing each district;

      (15) Ensures that local schools have adequate control of how funds are spent to best meet the needs of students in their communities; and

      (16) Provides for a safe, educational environment. [Formerly 326.715; 1995 c.660 §4; 1999 c.1029 §2; 2003 c.303 §3; 2007 c.858 §3]

 

      Note: The amendments to 329.025 by section 3, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 school year. See section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 school year is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.025. It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to maintain a system of public elementary and secondary schools that allows students, parents, teachers, administrators, school district boards and the State Board of Education to be accountable for the development and improvement of the public school system. The public school system shall have the following characteristics:

      (1) Provides equal and open access and educational opportunities for all students in the state regardless of their linguistic background, culture, race, gender, capability or geographic location;

      (2) Assumes that all students can learn and establishes high, specific skill and knowledge expectations and recognizes individual differences at all instructional levels;

      (3) Provides special education, compensatory education, linguistically and culturally appropriate education and other specialized programs to all students who need those services;

      (4) Provides students with a solid foundation in the skills of reading, writing, problem solving and communication;

      (5) Provides opportunities for students to learn, think, reason, retrieve information, use technology and work effectively alone and in groups;

      (6) Provides for rigorous academic content standards and instruction in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages;

      (7) Provides students an educational background to the end that they will function successfully in a constitutional republic, a participatory democracy and a multicultural nation and world;

      (8) Provides students with the knowledge and skills that will provide the opportunities to succeed in the world of work, as members of families and as citizens;

      (9) Provides students with the knowledge, skills and positive attitude that lead to an active, healthy lifestyle;

      (10) Provides students with the knowledge and skills to take responsibility for their decisions and choices;

      (11) Provides opportunities for students to learn through a variety of teaching strategies;

      (12) Emphasizes involvement of parents and the community in the total education of students;

      (13) Transports children safely to and from school;

      (14) Ensures that the funds allocated to schools reflect the uncontrollable differences in costs facing each district;

      (15) Ensures that local schools have adequate control of how funds are spent to best meet the needs of students in their communities; and

      (16) Provides for a safe, educational environment.

 

      329.030 [Repealed by 1957 c.678 §1]

 

      329.035 [Formerly 326.720; 1995 c.660 §5; 2003 c.303 §4; repealed by 2007 c.858 §40]

 

      Note: The repeal of 329.035 first applies to the 2008-2009 school year. See sections 40 and 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. 329.035 (2005 Edition) is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.035 Findings; objectives. The Legislative Assembly declares that:

      (1) The State of Oregon believes that all students can learn and should be held to rigorous academic content standards and expected to succeed.

      (2) Access to a quality education must be provided for all of Oregon’s youth regardless of linguistic background, culture, race, gender, capability or geographic location.

      (3) A restructured educational system is necessary to achieve the state’s goals of the best educated citizens in the nation and the world.

      (4) The specific objectives of this chapter and ORS 329.905 to 329.975 are:

      (a) To achieve the highest standards of academic content and performance;

      (b) In addition to a diploma, to establish the Certificates of Initial Mastery and Advanced Mastery as evidence of new high academic standards of performance for all students;

      (c) To establish alternative learning environments and services for students who experience difficulties in achieving state or local academic standards;

      (d) To establish early childhood programs and academic professional technical programs as part of a comprehensive educational system; and

      (e) To establish partnerships among business, labor and the educational community in the development of standards for academic professional technical endorsements and provide work-related learning experiences necessary to achieve those standards.

 

      329.040 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]

 

      329.045 Revision of Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements, Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards; instruction in academic content areas. (1) In order to achieve the goals contained in ORS 329.025, the State Board of Education shall regularly and periodically review and revise its Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators and diploma requirements. This includes Essential Learning Skills and rigorous academic content standards in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages. School districts and public charter schools shall maintain control over course content, format, materials and teaching methods. The regular review shall involve teachers and other educators, parents of students and other citizens and shall provide ample opportunity for public comment.

      (2) The State Board of Education shall continually review and revise all adopted academic content standards necessary for students to successfully transition to the next phase of their education.

      (3) School districts and public charter schools shall offer students instruction in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages that meets the academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education and meets the requirements adopted by the State Board of Education and the board of the school district or public charter school. [Formerly 326.725; 1995 c.660 §6; 1999 c.200 §29; 1999 c.1029 §3; 2003 c.303 §5; 2007 c.858 §4]

 

      Note: The amendments to 329.045 by section 4, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 school year. See section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 school year is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.045. (1) In order to achieve the goals contained in ORS 329.025 and 329.035, the State Board of Education shall regularly and periodically review and revise its Common Curriculum Goals. This includes Essential Learning Skills and rigorous academic content standards in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages. School districts and public charter schools shall maintain control over course content, format, materials and teaching methods. The rigorous academic content standards shall reflect the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the Certificate of Initial Mastery, the Certificate of Initial Mastery subject area endorsements, the Certificate of Advanced Mastery and diplomas pursuant to ORS 329.025 and as described in ORS 329.447. The regular review shall involve teachers and other educators, parents of students and other citizens and shall provide ample opportunity for public comment.

      (2) The State Board of Education shall continually review all adopted academic content standards and shall raise the standards for mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages to the highest levels possible.

      (3) School districts and public charter schools shall offer students instruction in mathematics, science, English, history, geography, economics, civics, physical education, health, the arts and second languages that meets the academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education and meets the requirements adopted by the State Board of Education and the board of the school district or public charter school.

 

      329.050 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]

 

      329.055 [Formerly 326.735; repealed by 1995 c.660 §50]

 

      329.060 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]

 

      329.065 Adequate funding required. Nothing in this chapter is intended to be mandated without adequate funding support. Therefore, those features of this chapter which require significant additional funds shall not be implemented statewide until funding is available. [Formerly 326.740]

 

      329.070 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]

 

      329.075 Statewide implementation; rules; duties of department. (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules, in accordance with ORS 183.750 and ORS chapter 183, as necessary for the statewide implementation of this chapter. The rules shall be prepared in consultation with appropriate representatives from the educational and business and labor communities.

      (2) The Department of Education shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of this chapter. Actions by the department to fulfill this responsibility and to increase student achievement may include, but are not limited to:

      (a) Developing academic content standards;

      (b) Updating Common Curriculum Goals to meet rigorous academic content standards and updating performance indicators and diploma requirements;

      (c) Developing criterion-referenced assessments including performance-based, content-based and other assessment mechanisms to test knowledge and skills and whether students meet the performance expectations as determined by the board; and

      (d) Establishing criteria for early childhood education programs.

      (3) The department shall make school districts and the public aware of public school choice options available within our current public education framework. [Formerly 326.745; 1995 c.660 §8; 1997 c.652 §21; 1999 c.871 §1; 2003 c.303 §6; 2007 c.858 §5]

 

      Note: The amendments to 329.075 by section 5, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, first apply to the 2008-2009 school year. See section 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that applies prior to the 2008-2009 school year is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.075. (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules, in accordance with ORS 183.750 and ORS chapter 183, as necessary for the statewide implementation of this chapter. The rules shall be prepared in consultation with appropriate representatives from the educational and business and labor communities.

      (2) The Department of Education shall be responsible for coordinating research, planning and public discussion so that activities necessary to the implementation of this chapter can be achieved. Actions by the department to fulfill this responsibility and to increase student achievement may include, but are not limited to:

      (a) Updating Common Curriculum Goals to meet rigorous academic content standards;

      (b) Developing criterion-referenced assessments including performance-based, content-based and other assessment mechanisms to test knowledge and skills;

      (c) Establishing criteria for Certificates of Initial Mastery and Advanced Mastery;

      (d) Establishing criteria for early childhood improvement programs;

      (e) Amending the application process for school improvement grants;

      (f) Researching and developing public school choice plans;

      (g) Working with the Education and Workforce Policy Advisor and the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development to develop no fewer than six broad career endorsement areas of study; and

      (h) Establishing criteria for learning options that may include alternative learning centers.

      (3) The State Board of Education shall create, by rule, a process for school districts to initiate and propose pilot programs. The rules shall include a process for waivers of rules and regulations and a process for approval of the proposed pilot programs.

      (4) The Department of Education shall make school districts and the public aware of public school choice options available within our current public education framework.

      (5) The Department of Education shall:

      (a) Evaluate pilot programs developed pursuant to ORS 329.690 using external evaluators to provide data that specify the educational effectiveness, implementation requirements and costs of the programs and to describe what training, funding and related factors are required to replicate pilot programs that are shown to be effective;

      (b) Present to the State Board of Education and the appropriate legislative committee an annual evaluation of all pilot programs; and

      (c) Include funding for the implementation and evaluation of pilot programs in the Department of Education budget.

      (6) As used in this section:

      (a) “Criterion-referenced assessment” means testing of the knowledge or ability of a student with respect to some standard.

      (b) “Content-based assessment” means testing of the understanding of a student of a predetermined body of knowledge.

      (c) “Performance-based assessment” means testing of the ability of a student to use knowledge and skills to create a complex or multifaceted product or complete a complex task.

 

      329.077 [1995 c.660 §30; 2001 c.448 §1; repealed by 2007 c.858 §40]

 

      Note: The repeal of 329.077 first applies to the 2008-2009 school year. See sections 40 and 41, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007. 329.077 (2005 Edition) is set forth for the user’s convenience.

      329.077 Waiver or extension of timelines; requirements; process; rules. (1) A school district may submit a request to the State Board of Education for a waiver or an extension of any timeline or timelines for program implementation in this chapter or chapter 693, Oregon Laws 1991. The request shall state the reasons the district needs the waiver or cannot meet the statutory timeline or timelines. The request must also include a written plan detailing the steps the district will take to achieve full implementation of the program or programs for which the waiver or extension is requested. The written plan shall be for a period of one to five years and shall include a method to measure the progress toward implementation of the program or programs for which a waiver or an extension is sought. The waiver or extension shall not exceed five school years.

      (2) Upon receipt of a request for a waiver or an extension, the board shall grant the waiver or extension if it determines that the district has good cause to request a delay in the implementation of the program or programs and determines that the written plan is likely to achieve program implementation within the time requested for the waiver or extension.

      (3) The board shall establish by rule the process for applying for and obtaining a waiver or an extension of a timeline, including the criteria for the approval of a written plan of implementation and the grounds constituting good cause for granting the delay in implementation of the program.

 

      329.080 [Repealed by 1963 c.544 §52]

 

(Assessing Effectiveness)

 

      329.085 Assessment of schools and school districts required; report; standards. (1) To facilitate the attainment and successful implementation of educational standards under ORS 326.051 (1)(a) and 329.025, the State Board of Education or its designee shall assess the effectiveness of each public school, public charter school and school district. The findings of the assessment shall be reported to the school or school district within six months.

      (2) The board shall establish the standards, including standards of accessibility to educational opportunities, upon which the assessment is based.

      (3) On a periodic basis, the board shall review school and school district standards and credit and performance requirements. The board shall seek public input in this process. [Formerly 326.755; 1995 c.660 §10a; 1997 c.17 §1; 2007 c.858 §6]