ORS 329.847
Statewide education plan for students who are minority gender identity or sexual orientation

  • advisory group
  • report
  • grants
  • rules

(1)

As used in this section, “plan student” means a student enrolled in early childhood through post-secondary education who:

(a)

May be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, nonbinary or another minority gender identity or sexual orientation; and

(b)

Has experienced disproportionate results in education due to historical practices, as identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(2)

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(a)

The Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide education plan for plan students.

(b)

The department shall form an advisory group to advise the department regarding the adoption and implementation of the plan. The advisory group must consist of:

(A)

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, nonbinary or another minority gender identity or sexual orientation;

(B)

Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, nonbinary or another minority gender identity or sexual orientation;

(C)

Representatives of community-based organizations that serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, nonbinary or another minority gender identity or sexual orientation population; and

(D)

Education stakeholders, including representatives of the Early Learning Division, the Youth Development Division and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(c)

When implementing the plan, the department shall consult with:

(A)

The advisory group described in paragraph (b) of this subsection;

(B)

The advisory group described in ORS 329.841 (Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American), related to students who are Black or African-American;

(C)

The advisory group described in ORS 329.843 (Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native), related to students who are American Indian or Alaska Native;

(D)

The advisory group described in ORS 329.845 (Statewide education plan for students who are Latino or Hispanic), related to students who are Latino or Hispanic; and

(E)

Any other advisory groups or education stakeholders identified by the department.

(d)

The department shall be responsible for:

(A)

Implementing the plan developed under this section;

(B)

Developing eligibility criteria, the applicant selection process and expectations for recipients of grant awards described in this section; and

(C)

Advising the State Board of Education on the adoption of rules under this section.

(3)

The plan developed under this section must address:

(a)

The disparities experienced by plan students in every indicator of academic success, as documented by the department’s statewide report card and other relevant reports related to plan students;

(b)

The historical practices leading to disproportionate outcomes for plan students; and

(c)

The educational needs of plan students from early childhood through post-secondary education as determined by examining culturally appropriate best practices in this state and across the nation.

(4)

The plan developed and implemented under this section must provide strategies to:

(a)

Address the disproportionate rate of disciplinary incidents involving plan students as compared to all students in the education system;

(b)

Increase parental engagement in the education of plan students;

(c)

Increase the engagement of plan students in educational activities before and after regular school hours;

(d)

Increase early childhood education and kindergarten readiness for plan students;

(e)

Improve literacy and numeracy levels among plan students between kindergarten and grade three;

(f)

Support plan student transitions to middle school and through the middle school and high school grades to maintain and improve academic performance;

(g)

Support culturally responsive pedagogy and practices from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(h)

Support the development of culturally responsive curricula from early childhood through post-secondary education;

(i)

Increase attendance of plan students in early childhood programs through post-secondary and professional certification programs; and

(j)

Increase attendance of plan students in four-year post-secondary institutions of education.

(5)

The department shall submit a biennial report concerning the progress of the plan developed and implemented under this section to a committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education at each even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.

(6)

The department, in consultation with the advisory group, may award grants to Early Learning Hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, tribal governments, community-based organizations or a consortium of these entities to implement the strategies provided in the plan developed and implemented under this section.

(7)

To qualify for and receive a grant described in this section, an applicant must identify and demonstrate that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria established by the State Board of Education by rule. [2021 c.644 §1]
Note: The name of the Early Learning Division is being changed to the Department of Early Learning and Care. The name change becomes operative on January 1, 2023. See sections 64 and 71, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021. Editorial adjustment for the name change has not yet been made.
Note: 329.847 (Statewide education plan for students who are minority gender identity or sexual orientation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 329 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 329.847 — Statewide education plan for students who are minority gender identity or sexual orientation; advisory group; report; grants; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html.

329.005
Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century
329.007
Definitions for chapter
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
329.049
Plan to encourage voter registration and voting
329.065
Adequate funding required
329.075
Statewide implementation
329.085
Assessment of schools and school districts required
329.095
School district and school self-evaluations
329.105
School district and school performance reports
329.115
Oregon Report Card
329.119
Implementation of proficiency education
329.125
Policy on parental and community participation
329.145
Definitions for ORS 329.150 and 329.155
329.150
Services for children and families at school site
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
329.156
Creation
329.157
Identification and coordination of existing resources
329.160
Policy on early childhood and parenting education
329.165
Development of long-range plan for serving children and families
329.170
Definitions for ORS 329.170 to 329.200
329.172
Preschool Promise Program
329.175
Early Learning Division to administer Oregon prekindergarten program
329.181
Scholarship program for early childhood care and education professionals
329.183
Prekindergarten Program Trust Fund
329.185
Expansion of Oregon prekindergarten program
329.190
Advisory committee
329.195
Rules for Oregon prekindergarten program
329.200
Report on Oregon prekindergarten program
329.219
Early Learning Division to implement policies and practices related to early childhood professional development systems
329.235
Provision of early childhood education
329.255
Child development specialist program
329.275
State board guidelines
329.385
Child development 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
329.451
High school diploma
329.471
Availability of personally identifiable information in relation to results of performance-based assessment
329.479
Student Assessment Bill of Rights
329.485
Statewide assessment system
329.486
Guidelines for best practices of administering assessments
329.488
Nationally normed assessment
329.489
American Sign Language
329.492
Oregon Studies
329.493
Curriculum relating to Native American experience in Oregon
329.494
Instruction about the Holocaust and genocide
329.496
Physical education participation
329.498
Data related to physical education
329.499
Report to Legislative Assembly on physical education
329.501
Grants for physical education
329.504
Funding for programs that link physical activity and academic achievement
329.603
Coordinated comprehensive school counseling program
329.704
Local 21st Century Schools Councils
329.711
Educational equity advisory committees
329.752
Determination of school type for purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs
329.756
Materials and assistance provided to employees who qualify for public service loan forgiveness 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
329.800
Application
329.805
Grants-in-aid
329.810
Training for mentors and beginning teachers and administrators
329.815
Mentors
329.820
Evaluation of programs
329.824
Educator professional development program
329.825
Policy on successful and innovative schools
329.830
Establishment
329.832
Legislative findings
329.834
Creation
329.837
Report
329.838
School District Collaboration Grant Program
329.839
School District Collaboration Grant Account
329.841
Statewide education plan for students who are Black or African-American
329.843
Statewide education plan for students who are American Indian or Alaska Native
329.845
Statewide education plan for students who are Latino or Hispanic
329.847
Statewide education plan for students who are minority gender identity or sexual orientation
329.850
Duties of Education and Workforce Policy Advisor
329.860
Outreach to students no longer attending school
329.885
School-to-work transitions and work experience programs
329.901
Collection of student and teacher information
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