State Board of Education Oregon Administrative Rules

This page hosts permanent and temporary Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) proposed, adopted, amended, repealed or suspended during this school year. To find all rules currently on file with the State Board of Education and other Oregon Department of Education (ODE) rules, please visit our Oregon Administrative Rules by Division website.

On Boardbook, you will find the link to the State Board of Education meetings by date, which include an agenda for each meeting and “Extras” where you will find the meeting recording. All rulemaking documents, and the public comments associated with these rules, if any, are attached to the meeting agenda. To view all attachments, be sure to check the box to show attachments in the upper corner of the agenda page.

Public Hearing and Public Comment Instructions for all Proposed Permanent Rules

To learn more about the Oregon Department of Education’s rulemaking process, please visit our rulemaking homepage. We welcome your comments on the proposed rules. If you would like to submit public comment on the proposed rules, you are always welcome to submit your comments in writing to the ODE Rules Coordinator. ODE also holds monthly public hearings on proposed rules that allow members of the public to provide verbal testimony. All public hearings are hosted on Zoom. If you wish to attend and require an interpreter or an ADA-related accommodation, please notify the Rules Coordinator at least 5 business days prior to the hearing. We will do our best to accommodate your request. You may join the public hearing on zoom by clicking here. To join by phone, dial (Toll Free): 1 669-254-5252; Meeting ID: 161 830 7027.

Please contact the ODE Rules Coordinator if you have questions about the hearing or the overall public comment process. Members of the public are also invited to participate in the State Board of Education’s public comment process. Information on board meetings and providing public comment there can be found on the State Board of Education meetings page.

Below, you will find proposed rules organized by the public hearing date, the public comment period, the relevant State Board of Education meeting dates, the rule draft, a fiscal impact statement, and the statement of need. Rules are organized by rule filing. Links to the proposed rule drafts often include multiple proposed rules within one topic.

Proposed Draft Rules and Public Hearings for the 2025-26 School Year

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules are from Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on April 16, 2026, or will hear these rules as first reads on May 21, 2026. All of these proposed rules are scheduled for a vote at the June 18th, State Board of Education meeting.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

You may join the public hearing on zoom by clicking here. For more information about accessing the meeting or providing written comment, please refer to our public hearing instructions here. ODE will hold a public hearing on the proposed rules on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 3:00 – 3:30 PM:

HB 3953 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR TRIBES

Fiscal Impact Statement: There is nothing about the OARs specifically that will create any fiscal or administrative impact. However, the new law does create opportunities for some Tribes and school districts to experience changes in their fiscal or administrative responsibilities.

Statement of Need: HB 3953 was adopted during the 2025 legislative session and allows “federally recognized Indian tribes in the state” to operate public charter schools. Tribes can establish a public charter school either through a school district or through direct sponsorship by the State Board of Education. This law went into effect on January 1, 2026.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERIM ASSESSMENTS TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Fiscal Impact Statement: This rulemaking is needed in order to ensure that districts may consider all four vendors for interim assessments.

Statement of Need: The State Board of Education has been charged by Oregon's Education Accountability Act with selecting four interim assessments in language arts and mathematics that districts will administer three times per year in grades K-8 beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

EARLY LITERACY TRIBAL GRANTS TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Fiscal Impact Statement: Cost of Compliance on Small Businesses The Department does not anticipate that the proposed amendments to OAR 581-017-0807 will result in any cost of compliance for small businesses. (a) Number and Types of Small Businesses No small businesses are subject to these rules. The rule applies to federally recognized Tribal governments of this state and the administration of a state grant program. (b) Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Administrative Requirements The amendments do not introduce new reporting, recordkeeping, or administrative requirements. Existing grant administration and reporting structures remain unchanged. No additional costs for professional services are anticipated. (c) Equipment, Supplies, Labor, or Administrative Costs The proposed amendments do not require the purchase of equipment or supplies, nor do they create additional labor or administrative burdens for small businesses. (d) Involvement of Small Businesses Small businesses were not involved in the development of these rules, as the rulemaking pertains to a Tribal grant program and reflects Government-to-Government consultation with federally recognized Tribes. Overall, the proposed rule amendments clarify existing program authority and implementation and are not expected to result in any direct or indirect costs to small businesses.

Statement of Need: During implementation of the 2023–25 biennium, Tribal consultation and program implementation revealed areas where existing administrative rule language was narrower than the authority provided in statute.

Without rule alignment:

Contracts cannot be executed consistent with Tribal Early Literacy Plans
Program implementation may be constrained by rule language that does not reflect legislative intent
Distribution of legislatively appropriated funds could be delayed
Tribal program design may be limited in ways not intended by statute
Government-to-Government commitments may not be fully reflected in program administration

Updating the rule language honors Government-to-Government partnership and ensures the program operates as intended by statute, allowing ODE to administer grants consistent with Tribal program design and legislative direction."

HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (HQIM) DIVISION 11 REFORM: NEW RULES, RULES REVISION, AND RULES REPEAL

Fiscal Impact Statement: These rules will not have a fiscal impact on ODE, ESDs, or districts.

Statement of Need: This work improves clarity and enhances ODE’s ability to respond to the needs of school districts, education service districts (ESD), and publishers. As the instructional materials market rapidly shifts, the State Board and ODE need to remain responsive to changes in both district needs and the type/format of instructional materials (i.e. shift from print to digital). By delegating procedural requirements to ODE and promoting flexible, accessible processes, the revised rules enable more timely updates, ensure expectations remain current, and strengthen alignment with statewide education priorities. The reorganization also strengthens transparency and usability by simplifying rule structure and reducing redundancy, ensuring that the instructional materials adoption process is coherent, responsive, and easier to navigate for all users.

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING FRAMEWORK UPDATE

Fiscal Impact Statement: These rules do not add additional requirements and are not expected to have a fiscal and economic impact on ODE, ESDs, school districts, or schools.

Statement of Need: This rule revision makes a technical fix that improves clarity and usability for school districts, schools, education service districts, and other educational partners implementing comprehensive school counseling programs. As ODE updates the Framework for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs to reflect current research, national model updates, Oregon policy, and statewide feedback on needs and implementation realities, the associated rule strengthens alignment to the most updated version of the Framework and avoids ambiguity in local implementation.

The proposed CSCP Framework update helps districts understand that comprehensive school counseling programs are integral, coordinated, schoolwide programs designed to support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of each and every student through delivery of the adopted Comprehensive School Counseling Student Standards. The Framework incorporates law and rule language that identifies the TSPC-licensed personnel and team approach for who can design, deliver, and implement a program, while preserving professional scope-of-license and practice boundaries. It also aligns delivery of services to a multi-tier and multi-domain approach, with a data-driven focus to program development, implementation, and improvement efforts for increasing student achievement outcomes.

The rule revision and Framework update do not create new program requirements. Instead, they strengthen coherence between rule, state guidance, and the updated Framework so districts and schools have clearer expectations for program requirements, staffing decisions, implementation, program continuous improvement, and staff evaluations.

CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Fiscal Impact Statement: This will not have a fiscal impact, as this rulemaking is to ensure that accurate rule language is filed.

Statement of Need: This is a technical fix to make the temporary rule revisions permanent. Temporary rule to fix OAR 581-021-0655 so that it accurately reflects the intended rule number of OAR 581-021-0665 Submission of Coordinator Contact Information. Revert back to The Duty to Designate One or More Civil Rights Coordinators. OAR 581-021-0655 was approved by the SBE in 2024.

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules are from Wednesday, March 31, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on March 19, 2026, or will hear these rules as first reads on April 16, 2026. All of these proposed rules are scheduled for a vote at the May 21st, State Board of Education meeting.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTENSIVE COACHING

Fiscal Impact Statement: These rules have implications for district funding. For districts that do not meet their locally developed Performance Growth Targets for four or more years, the department will prescribe up to 25% of their State School Funds (or other funding source as appropriate given the entity type.)

Statement of Need: OARs are needed to implement SB 141, which requires the establishment and monitoring of co-developed Performance Growth Targets. While the statute creates the accountability framework, it does not define the specific criteria or calculation methods for determining whether a district (as defined by SB 141) has met its targets. OARs are therefore necessary to provide clarity, consistency, and transparency in how determinations are made and how those determinations will inform subsequent support and statutory actions. In addition, the statute provides the framework for the Intensive Coaching Program but requires OARs to define how the program operates, what districts must do, and what support the Oregon Department of Education will provide. Rulemaking authority comes directly from SB 141.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: MEETING STATEWIDE PERFORMANCE TARGETS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE PLAN RULE REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: No anticipated fiscal impact to any entity.

Statement of Need: A legislative change to the referenced ORS requires a change to the supporting rule. A language change and additional requirements need to be addressed in rule to reflect the legislative change.

TRANSPORTATION RULE UPDATE

Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed changes do not present any significant fiscal impact to schools or small businesses, and may present savings in reduced potential accidents related to prohibited distracted driving.

Statement of Need: The proposed rule amendments account for needed clarity regarding rule interpretation or scope, including transportation of unapproved passengers, use of cell phone or earbuds while operating a vehicle, and removal of a redundant clause.

LEAD IN WATER RULE REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: No fiscal impact.

Statement of Need: In the seven years since OAR 581-022-2223 was originally adopted, we have found some places where the language was not as clear as desired and some areas that were not covered adequately for clear understanding of the requirements and expectations to ensure testing adequately protects students from lead in water in schools.

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules are from Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on February 19, 2026. All of these proposed rules are scheduled for a vote at the April 16th, State Board of Education meeting.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PROGRAM BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING MANUAL (PBAM) CHART OF ACCOUNTS UPDATE

Note: The rule language of this rule currently will remain the same. The Oregon Department of Education is updating the Chart of Accounts, which is enforced by this rule. Here, you will find our website with more information on the chart of accounts update.

Fiscal Impact Statement: ODE has engaged extensively with two accounting software companies – Tyler Technologies and PowerSchool – which together serve approximately 97% of districts and Education Service Districts (ESDs), based on a May 2025 survey. These two vendors have indicated that basic system updates will be available at no cost to districts; however, there will likely be ancillary costs to ensure that their systems integrate with existing modules. Training will also need to occur for staff in the district office and school personnel as they both engage with the chart of accounts. The number of hours required to implement the changes will vary depending on district size and software configuration. Vendors have also noted that some districts may choose to purchase additional implementation or configuration support based on local capacity.

ODE is coordinating with the agency’s charter school team to provide guidance about the system requirements necessary to implement the new chart of accounts for charter schools that use smaller accounting systems. ODE expects that the increased funding in SB 141 to implement accountability measures will support some of the cost of implementation. These impacts are expected to be temporary and over time produce improved consistency, reduced reporting burden, and greater efficiency in financial data management and state reporting.

Statement of Need: ODE has a strong interest in improving accountability in education spending, while also ensuring minimum reporting burden for districts. The Program Budgeting and Accounting Manual provides accounting and budget guidance to education agencies in Oregon as well as a system to code their financial data. The current version does not connect expenditures to their revenue sources consistently. This challenges ODE's ability to collect grant expenditure data in a single, consolidated format. Prior to this revision, the manual ODE has only made somewhat small annual updates, with its last revision enacted in FY24. The rule governing the Program Budgeting and Accounting Manual is tied to the specific manual it was enacted for. To make changes, the board must formally amend the rule to incorporate the new version of the manual.

SB 934 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) IDENTIFICATION SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS RULE REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: The current staffing at ODE is sufficient to fulfill and carry out the responsibilities associated with SB 934. At this time, there is no foreseeable cost for contracting, supplies, software needs, engagement, etc. There is no fiscal impact to ODE because the current position description of ODE’s TAG Specialist allows for the scope of the requirements in this bill to be completed in a reasonable timeline. Minimal fiscal impact to district. Many districts already align to to requirements outlined in SB 934. Districts may have to provide extended contract pay and/or substitutes to release TAG coordinators for training specific to the revised statute and OAR regarding TAG identification. Districts will also have to revise their district TAG plan and provide communication pathways to families regarding the changes to identification practices.

Statement of Need: OAR 581-022-2325 needs to be amended to reflect the requirements of SB 934. The bill was passed by Legislature and signed by the governor at the end of the 2025 session. Changes to OAR 581-022-2325 provide clarity regarding the Talented and Gifted screening process for students.

SB 810 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EMPLOYMENT FIRST DEFINITIONS RULES REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: This rule does not have a fiscal impact.

Statement of Need: The proposed language responds to identified needs by clarifying key definitions and strengthening grammatical precision based on feedback received during the engagement process, ensuring the rules are easier for districts, families, and partner agencies to understand.

HB 3037 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ALIGNED PROGRAM GRANTS TECHNICAL FIXES

Fiscal Impact Statement: In considering Fiscal Impacts, we do not see any negative short or long term fiscal impacts.

Statement of Need: House Bill 3037 was passed in the 2025 legislative session and updates the statute with technical fixes for the administration of three of the Aligned Programs - the Student Investment Account, Early Indicator and Intervention Systems, and High School Success. In many areas of the rules for these programs there is a mirroring or restating or statute language that was updated by HB 3037, or a reference to a specific statute language that was updated by HB 3037 which requires the rules to be updated or changed. If these rules are not updated there will be a contradiction between statute and rule, which would create difficulty to efficiently and accurately administer the grants. Additionally, it would create confusion and burden to schools and districts, as well as potential delay in distributing grant funds.

DIVISION 55 RULES REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: For staff and volunteers, these updates help ensure that the Department’s processes are transparent and predictable. The revised rules reduce ambiguity in reporting pathways and investigative steps, which supports employees and volunteers in understanding their rights and responsibilities. This clarity is especially important for individuals who may have previously faced disproportionate scrutiny, inconsistent treatment, or barriers in navigating district systems.

Statement of Need: The Department’s Reports and Investigations of Sexual Conduct (RISC) Unit is responsible for investigating allegations of sexual conduct involving a non-licensed school employee, contractor, agent, or volunteer and a student. When an education provider receives a report of suspected sexual conduct, they must notify the Department. The RISC Unit then evaluates the report and conducts an investigation when statutory criteria are met. In addition, education providers are required to verify with the Department, prior to hiring or accepting school-based services from a non-licensed individual, whether the individual has an ongoing investigation or

substantiated report of sexual conduct. The Department’s RISC Unit ultimately serves students by ensuring timely, impartial investigations that prioritize student safety. By requiring education providers to verify a non-licensed individual’s history before employment or service, the RISC Unit helps prevent individuals with substantiated sexual conduct from gaining access to students and supports safer learning environments across Oregon.

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules are from Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all but one of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on January 15, 2026. The State Board of Education will hold a first read for the Support Services for English Language Learners and Their Families proposed rule revision set on Thursday, February 19, 2026. All of these proposed rules are scheduled for a vote at the March 19th, State Board of Education meeting.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES RULES REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no anticipated short-term or long-term fiscal administrative impact on districts. Districts are already expected to provide both appropriate instruction and interpretation/translation services to EL students and LEP families. The proposed amendments do not change or alter requirements but do provide additional clarification of Oregon state law. The proposed amendments should not increase cost but should increase transparency surrounding the Department’s interpretation of its nondiscrimination provisions.

Statement of Need: This amendment provides additional clarification to schools and districts on their nondiscrimination obligation and codifies existing interpretation of the law. This arose from growing concerns from family and community members that, due to changes in federal interpretation of the law and funding, EL students and LEP families would not receive appropriate services, translation, or interpretation.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - STATEWIDE PERFORMANCE TARGETS

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department does not anticipate significant economic or administrative impacts on school districts or business resulting from the adoption of these rules, as the development of Statewide Growth Targets builds on work districts have already engaged in through the Student Investment Account. Any fiscal or administrative shifts are expected to be minimal and largely aligned with existing planning, data reporting, and continuous improvement processes.

Statement of Need: The 2025 Education Accountability Act requires the State Board of Education to adopt Statewide Performance Targets in rule, making rulemaking essential to implement this portion of the statute. These targets establish the statewide expectations for student outcomes that anchor Oregon’s accountability system. Because the targets guide district and charter school Performance Growth Targets, inform the continuum of supports, and structure reporting and public transparency, they must be defined consistently, objectively, and through a formal public process.

TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING: STATE SCHOOL FUND AND STATEWIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES ACCOUNT FUND CALCULATION FOR RECOVERY SCHOOLS

Fiscal Impact Statement: This OAR will not have any significant impact on the funding for the recovery schools. The recovery schools are funded based on a formula that multiplies the ADMw of the school by the district rate and supplements funding from the SEIA to reach the minimum and maximum funding levels. The Department has a limitation on funding to allocate for the recovery schools. Recovery school allocations have been capped for the 2025-27 biennium based on the budget available. This will have no impact on school district or ESD funding generally.

Statement of Need: "The new program statutes have proven difficult to implement as written. Previous rules attempted to solve conflicts within statute. As part of the rulemaking process:

The Secretary of State transmits all adopted, amended, and repealed rules to the Office of Legislative Counsel; and
Legislative Counsel determines whether the adoption, amendment, or repeal is within the scope of the enabling legislation.

Pursuant to this process, Legislative Counsel informed ODE that the SSF distribution formula as written is not within the scope of the law. Temporary changes were adopted by the Board in September 2025. These are the permanent OARs with no additional revisions.

TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING: ASSESSMENTS MANUAL UPDATE

Fiscal Impact Statement: There is not a fiscal impact.

Statement of Need: ODE needs to update its manuals annually to ensure that districts are complying with the most recent and accurate explanation of assessment requirements. OAR 581-022-2100 gives these manuals the force of rule, so the OAR 581-022-2100 also needs to be updated annually to indicate which version of the manuals is currently in force. Linked below are the three manuals attached in rule:

HB 2453 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: DISTRICT EQUITY COMMITTEES TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Fiscal Impact Statement: No short or long-term fiscal impact is anticipated.

Statement of Need: HB 2453 (2025) made substantial changes to how District Equity Committees operate. Temporary rules are currently in effect to bring OAR 581-022-2307 into alignment with current statute. Permanent rulemaking is needed to replace these temporary rules by March 2026.

SUBMISSION OF COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no anticipated short-term or long-term fiscal administrative impact on districts, ESDs, ODE or the public.

Statement of Need: School districts are required to designate one or more Civil Rights Coordinator(s) to oversee compliance with state and federal civil rights laws (ORS 332.505(2)) and Coordinators pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. However, Coordinator contact information is not reported to the Department. Reporting contact information will support efforts to ensure students’ civil rights protections and in prompt and appropriate responses to allegations of discrimination.

UPDATING THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM'S (TAP) POINTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING GRANTS RULES REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: No fiscal and/or economic impact is anticipated.

Statement of Need: Many Oregon school buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1970s contain long-span engineered wood truss and glulam roof systems that are now reaching or exceeding their expected service life and have been associated with recent partial or complete building collapses. Without current structural assessments, districts may be unaware of hidden deterioration or design vulnerabilities that increase the risk of roof failure, underscoring the need for proactive evaluation through the Engineered Wood Roof Systems Assessment Grant. To support effective implementation of this new grant type, the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) needs to establish six preference points for application ranking and is using this opportunity to update certain preference criteria across other TAP grant types.

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules is from December 23, 2025 - February 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all but one of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on December 11, 2025.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AND PARENT CONSENT TO ACCESS PUBLIC INSURANCE (MEDICAID) - RULES REVISION AND RULE REPEAL

Fiscal Impact Statement: This rule is primarily a technical fix and does not impose any new requirements. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) anticipates that these rule changes will have no fiscal impact on any entity. It is possible that Oregonians may spend less time researching Medicaid requirements for Oregon.

Statement of Need:This rule update is primarily a technical fix, as this rule update doesn't create new requirements, but moves rule language, and proposes to repeal one rule. There are currently 4 Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) in Division 15 that reference written notification and parent consent to access Medicaid. This proposed update will consolidate the rules into a single, clear rule covering ages birth through age 21 that reflects the recent expansion of School Medicaid. Specifically, rule language relating to the written notification and parent consent to access Medicaid is being consolidated into OAR 581-015-2530.

HB 3040 BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANTS PROPOSED RULES REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: Expanding programming supports more effective and targeted use of early literacy funding, with no negative fiscal impacts. School Districts may reallocate funds at any time during the biennium to include instructional assistants and additional staff in professional development and coaching and/or purchase instructional materials for 4th or 5th grade to accommodate their needs.

Statement of Need: These rule amendments are necessary to align with the statutory changes enacted by HB 3040 (2025). The bill expands the allowable uses of Early Literacy Success School District Grant funds by broadening professional development and coaching eligibility to include instructional assistants and additional staff. HB 3040 also extends the allowable use of funds for purchasing and implementing research-aligned curriculum from Pre-K–3 to now include grades 4 and 5. These updates ensure the rules accurately reflect current legislative requirements.

TRANSPORTATION GRANT NON-REIMBURSABLE MILEAGE RATE UPDATE RULE REVISION

Fiscal Impact Statement: This rule revision will adjust the non-reimbursable mileage rate per inflation and the consumer price index.

Statement of Need: This is a routine update of the rates used for non-reimbursable mileage in the calculation of the Transportation Grant. This rule is updated about every biennium as the rates are adjusted due to inflation and the consumer price index.

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules is from October 16, 2025 - December 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education heard all but one of these administrative rule proposals as first reads on October 16, 2025. The State Board of Education will hold a first read for the SB 141 (2025) Bill Implementation - Education Accountability Act Definitions and Metrics proposed rule set on Thursday, November 6, 2025. All of these proposed rules are scheduled for a vote at the December 11, 2025, State Board of Education meeting.

The rules below are organized by rule title with a link to the rule draft, followed by the fiscal impact statement, and then the statement of need.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT DEFINITIONS AND METRICS PROPOSED NEW RULES

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department does not anticipate any significant economic impact on school districts or business as a result of the adoption of these rules. The development of growth targets is built upon work that has already done by school district as part of their Student Investment Account and now Integrated Program applications.

Statement of Need: The 2025 Education Accountability Act requires The Department, in rule, to establish definitions of student group, definition of 3rd grade reading proficiency, definition of 8th grade math proficiency, local metrics, differentiated metrics, statewide performance targets, and performance growth targets.

SB 141 (2025) AND HB 2009 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

Fiscal Impact Statement: Many of Oregon's districts already have interim assessments in place. However, some do not and will need to purchase from the approved list. If the vendors on the approved list are not already in place in the district, the district may need to add or replace current assessments, as well. Costs for these systems have a wide range for the tools, typically with additional fees for training, expanded reporting, and technical assistance.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: REMOVING PUBLISHER FEES

Fiscal Impact Statement: The elimination of the publisher fee system will result in a more robust list of material options available for Oregon school districts to choose from off the State Board approved list. This means that districts will conduct fewer independent instructional materials adoptions, which can be costly and labor intensive, resulting in cost savings at the local level. Additionally, more options on the State Board approved lists will provide more variety, including Open Educational Resources (OER) options, that are available at different price points, potentially reducing the costs for districts. Additionally, small publishers may be more inclined to submit high-quality instructional materials with less of a financial obstacle to do so.

This fundamental change to the operation of Oregon’s instructional materials program requires a redesign of the evaluation and adoption process. Planning and engagement efforts to support this transition will continue through Spring 2026.

HB 3007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH BRAIN INJURIES TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Fiscal Impact Statement: Adoption of permanent OAR 581-021-3007 is expected to have only a minor fiscal impact for both state agencies and school districts. For state agencies, costs would primarily involve coordination, training resources, and maintaining standardized forms. For school districts, expenses may include limited staff training, communication materials, and recordkeeping, but no significant new staffing or infrastructure is anticipated. By leveraging existing systems, the small upfront costs are expected to be offset by long-term efficiencies, clearer processes, and improved student outcomes.

Statement of Need: This rule is needed to clarify that procedures developed by the Department must be used by public education providers to develop and implement an immediate and temporary accommodations plan for a student who has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury in alignment with intent of HB 3007. This rule also clarifies the use of a, "sample form" as well as to clarify terms named in HB 3007 (2025).

Additional Links in Association with the Rule:

SURROGATE PARENTS AND TRANSFER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS AT AGE OF MAJORITY TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULE REVISIONS

Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on the Oregon Department of Education; all work will be absorbed by existing staff. The fiscal impact for units of local government (school districts and ESDs) is expected to be minimal or potentially positive. By establishing standardized procedures, the amendments create predictability and may reduce costs for districts by providing a clear framework for legally ambiguous situations, reducing the need for costly legal consultation. There are no anticipated economic impacts to the public.

Statement of Need: The proposed permanent rules are necessary to close a significant regulatory gap that was temporarily addressed by Board action in June 2025. Without permanent adoption, the temporary rules will expire in December 2025, reopening the gap and creating procedural uncertainty for districts, risking service disruption for vulnerable students, and creating compliance concerns with federal IDEA requirements under 34 CFR § 300.520(b).

State Board of Education Public Hearing Information:

State Board of Education materials and all written public comments are posted to the State Board's online BoardBook approximately one week prior to each meeting. The public comment period for these rules is from August 26, 2025 - October 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

The State Board of Education will hear these administrative rule proposals as first reads on September 18, 2025. These rules are scheduled for a vote at the October 16, 2025, State Board of Education meeting.

PROPOSED RULE REVISION NOTICE: MENSTRUAL DIGNITY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Fiscal Impact Statement: This change will ease the heavy administrative burden on district, ESD, and charter school staff, who currently have to coordinate yearly contracts and anticipate budgets without confirmed dollar amounts from the state. Similarly, this change will also ease a significant administrative burden on the state that results in delayed executed grant agreements. This rule change will free up state and local staff time to provide educational services.

Statement of Need: Since 2021, the Menstrual Dignity for Students Program has operated on a yearly cycle, providing school districts, charter schools, and ESDs new grants or grant amendments every year.

Based on external feedback and ODE streamlining initiatives aimed at reducing administrative burden, ODE is proposing revising OAR 581-021-0596 to require a biennial grant and reimbursement process, rather than a yearly one. This would mean that ODE would determine how much funding is available to eligible entities each biennium, using 100% of the legislatively approved budget, without a 49% / 51% yearly split.

Over the years, districts, charter schools, and ESDs have communicated that the current process puts a heavy administrative burden on district staff. The current process is also a heavy administrative burden on ODE resulting in delayed executed grant agreements. Furthermore, recalculation of ADM annually has not shown to significantly impact funding amounts to individual districts. The current process requires districts, charter schools, and ESDs to sign new grant agreements every year and does not provide districts with confirmed dollar amounts with which to budget for purchases ahead of time.

HB 2007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: SUMMER LEARNING PROPOSED NEW RULES

Fiscal Impact Statement: The adoption of these permanent rules will primarily affect the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), school districts, education service districts (ESDs), public charter schools, and federally recognized Tribes. The rules establish processes for applying for, awarding, and duration of State Summer Learning Grants created under HB 2007 (2025).

State Agencies: ODE will incur administrative costs to manage the grant process, application review, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and alignment of state initiatives. These costs will be covered by the legislative appropriation under HB 5047 for HB 2007 implementation.
School Districts, ESDs, Charter Schools, and Tribes: Eligible entities may receive grant funds to operate summer learning programs. These grants provide direct fiscal benefit by supporting operations costs for staffing, transportation, professional learning, and student services. Administrative and reporting requirements may create some additional workload, but these expenses are anticipated to be offset by grant resources.
Youth Serving Entities, Community Organizations, Businesses, and the Public: Students, families, and communities will benefit from increased access to high quality summer learning programs. Community-based organizations partnering with eligible entities may receive subcontracts or service agreements, resulting in a positive economic effect for local providers. No adverse impact on private businesses or the general public is anticipated.

Overall, the fiscal and economic impacts of these rules are positive, as they distribute state funds to increase and expand access to summer learning opportunities, while requiring some additional administrative effort from local education providers.

Statement of Need: HB 2007 (2025) created the State Summer Learning Grant program and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) must establish permanent administrative rules to guide its implementation. These rules are necessary to define key terms, establish prioritization criteria, outline the funding process, and set the term length of grant awards. Without permanent rules, ODE cannot equitably and transparently administer grants, ensure statewide alignment with legislative intent, or provide clear guidance to eligible entities. The proposed rules will provide the foundational framework for awarding multi-year summer learning grants, supporting high-quality, equitable programming across the state.

PROPOSED RULES REVISION NOTICE: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

Fiscal Impact Statement: Some changes to the minimum standards for Oregon school buses may result in increases to the total cost of new vehicle acquisition. These costs will typically be eligible for reimbursement from the state school fund as any eligible asset or cost is under Oregon Administrative Rule 581-023-0040.

Statement of Need: Changes to Oregon school bus minimum standards following the national congress on school transportation in May (NCST) to align Oregon's requirements with the national standards as required in statute, changes responsive to small business whose services were categorically excluded from approval based on technical rule language, and clarity around administrative details and process of ODE's pupil transportation unit.

Rules Approved in the 2025-26 School Year

Approved Rules:

To view how staff responded to feedback on rulemaking from members of the public, including through engagements and public comment, please visit the State Board of Education Boardbook website here, and click, "Attachments" on the left. This will display all attachments for State Board of Education agenda items. Each Board item has a "Docket". Section 10 of each docket will address how feedback on each rule set shaped rules.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) OUTCOMES PROGRAM - TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule language as linked here: OAR 581-020-0621.
Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the February 19th update to the rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes. The proposed rule change will likely have an administrative impact on districts because they would receive their expenditure direction after March 1. For many districts—especially smaller, rural, or remote systems with limited central office staffing—this could require adjustments to local planning timelines. To minimize disruptions, ODE will work closely with affected districts and ESDs to ensure the revised timeline aligns as smoothly as possible with their spring budgeting and staffing processes. The rule is not expected to create fiscal impacts for districts, community‑based organizations, or Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes.
Justification for Temporary Rulemaking: A temporary rule revision to OAR 581-020-0621 ELL District and School Improvement: District Expenditure of Moneys is necessary. A more flexible timeline will allow expenditure directives to be tailored to the unique context of each district, aligned with evidence-based practices, and intentionally designed to support districts in meeting established benchmarks for student progress, as required by state policy.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERIM ASSESSMENTS - TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule language is linked here: OAR 581-003-3035.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Many districts in Oregon administer interim assessments in these grade levels in language arts and mathematics. If the assessments they are using are ultimately adopted as approved by the Board, there will be minimal to no additional expense. If, however, the tools they are using are not on the approved list, districts will need to determine whether they should transition to an approved interim assessment entirely or maintain both their current tools and the new interim assessment. There are vendor and staff professional development costs associated with both options that are challenging to predict. There are also districts who do not have interim assessments in place, for whom vendor and staff professional development costs would be added.
Statement of Need: The Oregon Education Accountability Act (Senate Bill 141; Section 24) was signed into law during the 2025 long session and is housed within ORS 329.485. The bill requires the Oregon State Board of Education to adopt no more than four approved interim assessments for district selection. Districts must implement interim assessments beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Note: The rule language did not change. The temporary rule filing allows the State Board of Education to add a new vendor to the list of interim assessments at their February 19th meeting.

TRANSPORTATION GRANT NON-REIMBURSABLE MILEAGE RATE UPDATE - RULE REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule is linked here: OAR 581-023-0040.
Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the February 19th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This revision to the rule is not expected to create a fiscal or economic impact.
Statement of Need: This is a routine update of the rates used for non-reimbursable mileage in the calculation of the Transportation Grant.

HB 3040 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EARLY LITERACY GRANTS - RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the February 19th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Expanding programming supports more effective and targeted use of early literacy funding, with no negative fiscal impacts. Districts may reallocate funds at any time during the biennium to include instructional assistants and additional staff in professional development and coaching and/or purchase instructional materials for 4th or 5th grade to accommodate their needs.
Statement of Need: These rule amendments are necessary to align with the statutory changes enacted by HB 3040. The bill expands the allowable uses of Early Literacy Success School District Grant funds by broadening professional development and coaching eligibility to include instructional assistants and additional staff. HB 3040 also extends the allowable use of funds for purchasing and implementing research-aligned curriculum from Pre-K–3 to now include grades 4 and 5. These updates ensure the rules accurately reflect current legislative requirements.

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AND PARENT CONSENT TO ACCESS PUBLIC INSURANCE (MEDICAID) - RULES REVISION & REPEAL

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Repealed Rule: OAR 581-015-2885
Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the February 19th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This rule is primarily a technical fix and does not impose any new requirements. ODE anticipates that these OAR changes will have no fiscal impact on any entity.
Statement of Need: This rule update is primarily a technical fix. There were four Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) in Division 15 that reference written notification and parent consent to access Medicaid. This update consolidates the rules into a single, clear rule covering ages birth through age 21 that reflects the recent expansion of School Medicaid. The remaining rules that were revised to remove language relating to School Medicaid, as the language transferred to OAR 581-015-2530.

Approved Rules:

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERIM ASSESSMENTS - NEW RULE

Here you will find the rule link and information associated with the approval of the interim assessments rule set:

Approved Rule language is linked here: OAR 581-003-3035.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Many of Oregon's districts already have interim assessments in place. However, some do not and will need to purchase from the approved list. If the vendors on the approved list are not already in place in the district, the district may need to add or replace current assessments, as well. Costs for these systems have a wide range for the tools, typically with additional fees for training, expanded reporting, and technical assistance.
Statement of Need: The State Board of Education has been charged by Oregon's Education Accountability Act with selecting four interim assessments in language arts and mathematics that districts will administer three times per year in grades K-8 beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Approved Rules:

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT DEFINITIONS AND METRICS - NEW RULES

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department does not anticipate any significant economic impact on school districts or business as a result of the adoption of these rules. The development of growth targets is built upon work that has already done by school district as part of their Student Investment Account and now Integrated Program applications.

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: STRENGHTENING AND EXPANDING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - RULES REVISION AND RULE REPEAL

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the December 11th update to rule language.

Statement of Need: The passage of SB 141 (June 2025) repealed the publisher fee requirements for Oregon’s instructional materials evaluation process. Specifically, Section 27 of the bill repealed ORS 337.065, the statute outlining the procedures for collecting publisher fees for submitting materials, thereby eliminating the publisher fee system. As a result, SB 141 requires the immediate repeal and amendment of all Oregon Administrative Rules that reference ORS 337.065 or otherwise govern the publisher fee system. This fundamental change to the operation of Oregon’s instructional materials program requires a redesign of the evaluation and adoption process. Planning and engagement efforts to support this transition will continue through Spring 2026.

HB 3953 BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR TRIBES - RULES REVISION AAND NEW TEMPORARY RULES

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the December 11th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement:There is nothing about the OARs specifically that will create any fiscal or administrative impact. However, the new law does create opportunities for some Tribes and school districts to experience changes in their fiscal or administrative responsibilities. If a Tribe operates a State Board sponsored charter school, the Tribe will be responsible for operating a public charter school according to the relevant state and federal laws. This includes complying with all applicable reporting requirements for grants and programs administered by the Oregon Department of Education. The school district that is required to contract with the Tribal charter school will receive State School Funds on behalf of the charter school and will be responsible for passing through a portion of the funding, oversight of special education, some federal title programs, and some local funding options.
Statement of Need: Under HB 3953 (2025), the State Board of Education (SBE) is directed to establish a process and timeline for tribal charter school proposal submissions and review. ORS 338.075(4) as amended directs the SBE to adopt rules for the following processes:

The board shall prescribe by rule the requirements of a proposal submitted as pursuant to this subsection. The requirements must incorporate any applicable requirements for a proposal submitted pursuant to ORS 338.045. At the request of an applicant, the Department of Education may provide technical assistance in developing the proposal for the operation of the public charter school.
The board shall prescribe by rule the process for reviewing a proposal submitted pursuant to this subsection, including timelines for the review. The board must provide an applicant with a reasonable opportunity to complete a proposal if the board determines that a submitted proposal is not complete.

HB 3007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH CONCUSSIONS OR OTHER BRAIN INJURIES - TEMPORARY-T0-PERMANENT NEW RULE

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule is linked here: OAR 581-021-3007.
Prior Rule Language: The rule language did not update from the temporary-to-permanent rule language, however additional documents were added to the rule. You may find those links by clicking on the rule link above.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Adoption of OAR 581-021-3007 as a permanent rule is expected to have only a minor fiscal impact for both state agencies and school districts. For state agencies, costs would primarily involve coordination, training resources, and maintaining standardized forms.
Statement of Need: This rule is needed to clarify that procedures developed by the Department must be used by public education providers to develop and implement an immediate and temporary accommodations plan for a student who has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury in alignment with intent of HB 3007 (2025). This rule is further needed to clarify use of “Sample form", as well as to clarify terms in HB 3007 (2025).

SURROGATE PARENTS & AGE OF MAJORITY PROCEDURAL RIGHTS - TEMPORARY-T0-PERMANENT RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the December 11th, 2025 update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on the Oregon Department of Education; all work will be absorbed by existing staff. The fiscal impact for units of local government (school districts and ESDs) is expected to be minimal or potentially positive. By establishing standardized procedures, the amendments create predictability and may reduce costs for districts by providing a clear framework for legally ambiguous situations, reducing the need for costly legal consultation. There are no anticipated economic impacts to the public.
Statement of Need: The proposed permanent rules are necessary to close a significant regulatory gap that was temporarily addressed by Board action in June 2025. Without permanent adoption, the temporary rules will expire in December 2025, reopening the gap and creating procedural uncertainty for districts, risking service disruption for vulnerable students, and creating compliance concerns with federal IDEA requirements under 34 CFR § 300.520(b).

Approved Rules:

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL UPDATES 2025: RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the October 16th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Some changes to the minimum standards for Oregon school buses may result in increases to the total cost of new vehicle acquisition. These costs will typically be eligible for reimbursement from the state school fund as any eligible asset or cost is under OAR 581-023-0040.
Statement of Need: Changes to Oregon school bus minimum standards following the national congress on school transportation in May (NCST) to align Oregon's requirements with the national standards as required in statute, changes responsive to small business whose services were categorically excluded from approval based on technical rule language, and clarity around administrative details and process of ODE's pupil transportation unit.

MENSTRUAL DIGNITY FOR STUDENTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the October 16th update to rule language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This change will ease the heavy administrative burden on district, ESD, and charter school staff, who currently have to coordinate yearly contracts and anticipate budgets without confirmed dollar amounts from the state. Similarly, this change will also ease a significant administrative burden on the state that results in delayed executed grant agreements. This rule change will free up state and local staff time to provide educational services.
Statement of Need:

Since 2021, the Menstrual Dignity for Students Program has operated on a yearly cycle, providing school districts, charter schools, and ESDs new grants or grant amendments every year.
Based on external feedback and ODE streamlining initiatives aimed at reducing administrative burden, ODE is proposing revising OAR 581-021-0596 to require a biennial grant and reimbursement process, rather than a yearly one. This would mean that ODE would determine how much funding is available to eligible entities each biennium, using 100% of the legislatively approved budget, without a 49% / 51% yearly split.
Over the years, districts, charter schools, and ESDs have communicated that the current process puts a heavy administrative burden on district staff. The current process is also a heavy administrative burden on ODE resulting in delayed executed grant agreements. Furthermore, recalculation of ADM annually has not shown to significantly impact funding amounts to individual districts. The current process requires districts, charter schools, and ESDs to sign new grant agreements every year and does not provide districts with confirmed dollar amounts with which to budget for purchases ahead of time.

HB 2007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: STATE SUMMER LEARNING GRANT PROGRAM: NEW RULES

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The adoption of these permanent rules will primarily affect the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), school districts, education service districts (ESDs), public charter schools, and federally recognized Tribes. The rules establish processes for applying for, awarding, and duration of State Summer Learning Grants created under HB 2007 (2025).

State Agencies: ODE will incur administrative costs to manage the grant process, application review, technical assistance, monitoring, reporting, and alignment of state initiatives. These costs will be covered by the legislative appropriation under HB 5047 for HB 2007 implementation.
School Districts, ESDs, Charter Schools, and Tribes: Eligible entities may receive grant funds to operate summer learning programs. These grants provide direct fiscal benefit by supporting operations costs for staffing, transportation, professional learning, and student services. Administrative and reporting requirements may create some additional workload, but these expenses are anticipated to be offset by grant resources.
Youth Serving Entities, Community Organizations, Businesses, and the Public: Students, families, and communities will benefit from increased access to highquality summer learning programs. Community-based organizations partnering with eligible entities may receive subcontracts or service agreements, resulting in a positive economic effect for local providers. No adverse impact on private businesses or the general public is anticipated. Overall, the fiscal and economic impacts of these rules are positive, as they distribute state funds to increase and expand access to summer learning opportunities, while requiring some additional administrative effort from local education providers.

Statement of Need: HB 2007 (2025) created the State Summer Learning Grant program and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) must establish permanent administrative rules to guide its implementation. These rules are necessary to define key terms, establish prioritization criteria, outline the funding process, and set the term length of grant awards. Without permanent rules, ODE cannot equitably and transparently administer grants, ensure statewide alignment with legislative intent, or provide clear guidance to eligible entities. The proposed rules will provide the foundational framework for awarding multi-year summer learning grants, supporting high-quality, equitable programming across the state.

Approved Rules:

HB 2453 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: DISTRICT EQUITY COMMITTEES UPDATES: TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

Please note that the temporary rule language will go into effect on October 1, 2025. Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-022-2307.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the permanent rule language prior to the temporary amendments approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No fiscal impacts are anticipated. The administrative demands of establishing a District Equity Committee could be lessened by the changes that HB 2453 makes and these temporary rules reflect because fewer bodies need to approve committee membership and the removal of public meeting law applicability will likely ease existing challenges to recruiting committee members.
Justification for Temporary Rulemaking: HB 2453 makes substantial changes to how District Equity Committees operate. These temporary rule revisions bring OAR 581-022-2307 into alignment with current statute. The reasoning for pursuing temporary rules for faster adoption is because districts are required to have these committees established now. The vast majority of Oregon school districts are required to first convene their district equity committee by September 15th of this year.

STATE SCHOOL FUND AND STATEWIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES ACCOUNT FUND CALCULATION FOR APPROVED RECOVERY SCHOOLS: TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-030-4100.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the permanent rule language prior to the temporary amendments approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed amendments ensure alignment with statute and support practical administration. Adopting the amended OARs will allow the Department to continue administering allocations for the approved recovery schools.
Justification for Temporary Rulemaking: The new program statutes have proven difficult to implement as written. Previous rules attempted to solve conflicts within statute. As part of the rulemaking process:

The Secretary of State transmits all adopted, amended, and repealed rules to the Office of Legislative Counsel; and
Legislative Counsel determines whether the adoption, amendment, or repeal is within the scope of the enabling legislation.
Pursuant to this process, Legislative Counsel informed ODE that the State School Fund distribution formula as written is not within the scope of the law. We are bringing temporary OAR to State Board now to better align with statute and intent and because new allocations need to be updated for 2025-26 school year.

ASSESSMENTS MANUAL UPDATE: TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

Please note that the temporary rule language will go into effect on October 1, 2025, to correlate with the release of the new manuals named in rule. Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-022-2100.
Note on Rule Language: The rule language remains the same. This rule is being updated in order to implement the new manuals referenced in rule. To learn more about this rule update, please go on the State Board of Education Boardbook website, to the September 18, 2025, meeting link.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The manuals in question tell district employees and volunteers what practices to follow when administering statewide assessments. Board action will ensure that district personnel have what they need to administer required statewide assessments and support their students during testing.
Justification for Temporary Rulemaking: In order to give our cornerstone manuals the force of rule, we need the most recent versions to be adopted by the State Board of Education each year.

Rules Approved in the 2024-25 School Year

To view how staff responded to feedback on rulemaking from members of the public, including through engagements and public comment, please visit the State Board of Education Boardbook website here, click, "Attachments" on the left. This will display all attachments for State Board of Education agenda items. Each Board item has a "Docket". Section 10 of each docket will address how feedback on each rule set shaped rules.

DIGITAL, ELECTRONIC, OR WEB-BASED MATERIALS AND MEDIA TECHNICAL FIX

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-011-0087.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This will positively impact districts by increasing their access to OER in their free-use format.
Statement of Need: There is a phrase within the OAR that has created unintended barriers for publishers of Open Educational Resources. To increase the amount of free, high-quality instructional materials that districts have access to, the removal of the phrase will allow ODE to waive specific third-party requirements for free materials. This change will match the language that is provided in Division 22 regarding Independent Adoptions, bringing the administrative rules into alignment with each other.

ADMINISTRATION OF STATE ASSESSMENTS RULE REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-022-2100.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no anticipated fiscal or economic impact to ODE, school districts, or other education agencies as a result of this rule revision. Rule language is being amended to accurately describe existing requirements (including the survey requirement in ORS 329.078).
Statement of Need: This rule update amends outdated rule language and incorporates survey administration required by the Oregon State Legislature (ORS 329.078).

SB 285 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: OREGON SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT MATCHING (OSCIM) RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No Fiscal Impact.
Statement of Need: Senate Bill 285 (2023) requires biennial inflation adjustments to grant amounts in the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) Program and the Technical Assistance Program (TAP). The bill also permits the inclusion of additional factors in the OSCIM Program’s Priority List and Funding Formula. In response, the Department conducted a thorough review in collaboration with the Office of School Facilities Advisory Group to revise these components and promote greater equity in grant distribution.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION LEADERS - RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the adoption of these rules:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No Fiscal Impact.
Statement of Need: The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) seeks to adopt the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (PSEL) to replace the adapted Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards currently reflected in Oregon Administrative Rule. The adoption of PSEL comes as part of a larger national understanding that strong education leadership plays a crucial role in improving student outcomes. Research consistently demonstrates that school leaders are second only to classroom teachers in their impact on student learning and achievement. By providing leadership that is focused on improving teaching practices, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring equitable educational opportunities, principals and other school leaders can drive substantial improvements in student performance.
Additional Document: This document is referenced in OAR 581-022-2420 and is linked here.

SURROGATE PARENTS AND TRANSFER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS AT THE AGE OF MAJORITY - TEMPORARY RULES REVISION

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the approval of temporary amendments.
Fiscal Impact Statement:

The primary impact for school districts and ESDs relates to training individuals who wish to serve as surrogate parents. These surrogates must demonstrate understanding of their responsibilities and the principles of supported decision-making.
Districts may need to update policies, procedures, and forms to reflect the new requirements, but these are routine administrative tasks that occur regularly with rule updates.
Small, rural, or remote communities may face greater challenges in finding qualified surrogate parents. Engagement feedback highlighted this concern, noting that these communities already struggle with surrogate parent availability. ODE will work to develop guidance, training materials, and explore possibilities for statewide training to address these challenges.

Justification of Temporary Rulemaking: Failure to immediately adopt these temporary rules would leave disabled adult students and adult students experiencing disabilities who lack capacity to provide informed consent without appropriate educational decision-makers when they reach the age of majority, potentially resulting in disrupted or inappropriate educational services. School districts would face procedural uncertainty and potential legal liability without clear guidance on how to proceed in these situations, likely leading to inconsistent practices across the state that could disproportionately impact students from historically underserved communities. The temporary rules provide an essential framework that enables educational continuity for adult students while establishing consistent statewide procedures, preventing educational disruptions and ensuring appropriate special education services continue without interruption. This immediate action bridges the regulatory gap until permanent rules can be established.

HB 3007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH BRAIN INJURIES - NEW TEMPORARY RULE

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed on the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-021-3007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed temporary rules will require public education providers to:

Short-term effects:

Implement new procedures for developing accommodation plans when students are diagnosed with concussions.
Train staff on the new requirements and procedures.
Allocate staff time to complete required documentation and accommodation plans.
Adapt existing practices to comply with the new requirements.

Long-term effects:

Maintain ongoing compliance with accommodation plan requirements.
Continue staff training on concussion protocols and accommodation planning.
Monitor implementation of accommodation plans.

Differential impacts on small, rural, or remote communities:

These communities may face greater challenges due to limited access to specialized staff (such as school nurses or athletic trainers).
Rural areas may have fewer resources to implement new administrative requirements.
Families in remote areas may face barriers to obtaining required medical documentation due to healthcare access limitations.
Smaller districts may need to assign additional responsibilities to existing staff who already have multiple roles.

Justification of Temporary Rulemaking: HB 3007 applies to the 2025-2026 school year and establishes new requirements for ODE and public education providers:

OAR is required to clarify use of “Sample form.”
OAR is necessary to clarify that procedures developed by the Department must be used by public education providers to develop and implement an immediate and temporary accommodations plan for a student who has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury.
OAR is necessary to clarify terms and mandates in HB 3007.
OAR is necessary to clarify district requirements regarding components of an accommodation plan.

STUDENT RECORDS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCLOSURE - TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the prior rule language prior to the approval of temporary-to-permanent rulemaking.
Fiscal Impact Statement: These rules will limit information school districts can request from students and will require modification of some districts’ enrollment forms and Student Information Systems. We foresee some costs for schools regarding changing student information systems and enrollment documents as well as some cost to ODE related to developing and providing technical assistance related to these changes. We foresee no cost for other state agencies or local governments.
Statement of Need:

The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265) was passed in 2021 to increase safety and protection measures for immigrant communities through increased support, as well as transparency and accountability regarding government interactions with federal immigration authorities.
Currently, districts are collecting information that has a chilling effect on families enrolling and sending students to schools. This amendment would limit what information is collected and included in a district’s directory information and student permanent record to comply with Oregon Sanctuary laws.
Additionally, ODE regulations defining when and what kind of student information an educational agency or institution can share with federal immigration authorities do not align with Oregon sanctuary laws. These updated rules limit the scope of what student information educational agencies and institutions can share publicly and clarify that educational agencies and institutions should not share a student’s immigration or citizenship status for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration laws, unless required by a court order or a warrant authorized by a court.

To view how staff responded to feedback on rulemaking from members of the public, including through engagements and public comment, please visit the State Board of Education Boardbook website here, click, "Attachments" on the left. This will display all attachments for State Board of Education agenda items. Each Board item has a "Docket". Section 10 of each docket will address how feedback on each rule set shaped rules.

REPEAL OF AUDIT SUMMARY RULE

Here you will find a link and information associated with the removal of this rule:

Prior Rule Language: Here, you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule repeal.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The audit summary rule is duplicative and can be retired without compromising the comprehensiveness of the data we currently collect. The rule was established prior to ODE's ability to collect financial data digitally from districts. This is duplicative information to what districts already submit.
Statement of Need: The removal of OAR 581-023-0037 no longer requires districts to provide an additional attachment within the audit report that details district revenues and expenditures. This information is collected through data uploads that occur on an annual basis.

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) EQUITABLE SERVICES COMPLAINT PROCESS NEW RULE

Here you will find a link to the new rule and information associated with this rule adoption:

Approved Rule as now filed on the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-002-0150.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This rule is not expected to have a fiscal and economic impact.
Statement of Need: Federal statute Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires each state to have a state-level complaint process in place for equitable service programs. A written policy has been in place since at least 2016. As per Oregon’s Department of Justice (DOJ), for the complaint process to be enforceable by the ODE, it must be a state rule.

EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANT TECHNICAL UPDATES

Here you will find links and information associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed with the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Matching grant language changes should reduce administrative burden on districts.
Statement of Need: ODE proposed changing the OAR language based on ODE feedback cycles during the jumpstart biennium (2023 - 2025). Most of these rule changes are technical in nature to provide clarity for grant implementation and administration. These changes will ensure a smooth transition into the next biennium (2025-2027) of the grant implementation and administration.

AUDIT AND OTHER FINANCIAL APPEALS NEW RULE: SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ACT

Here you will find a link and information associated with the approval of this new rule:

Approved Rule as now filed on the Secretary of State's OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-001-0111.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Matching grant language changes should reduce administrative burden on districts.
Statement of Need: ODE proposed changing the OAR language based on ODE feedback cycles during the jumpstart biennium (2023- 2025). Most of these rule changes are technical in nature to provide clarity for grant implementation and administration. These changes will ensure a smooth transition into the next biennium (2025-2027) of the grant implementation and administration.

School Bus Driver Certification

Approved Rule: OAR 581-053-0220 as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no fiscal impact relating to this rule update.
Statement of Need: This is a technical fix to align certificate issuance rules with physical examination rules approved and adopted by the State Board of Education on October 17, 2024.

REPEAL OF DIVISION 49 RULES

ODE rules Division 49 initially set the Standards for the Accreditation of Emergency Medical Technology Education and Training Programs. Here you will find links associated with the repeal of Division 49 rules:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule repeal.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) does not anticipate there being a fiscal and economic impact. Please inquire with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on how their rules on this same topic will affect the economy in the State of Oregon.

Statement of Need: Previously, Division 49 rules were needed for standards for the accreditation of emergency medical technology education and training programs. Legislation and rulemaking relating to the need for these rules have transferred to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

STUDENT RECORDS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCLOSURE TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

Temporary rule revisions indicate that the temporary language to these rules will last for 180 days after the temporary language goes into effect. The temporary rule language went into effect on March 14, 2025, and will expire on September 9, 2025, unless the State Board of Education adopts the temporary language as permanent language before then. Here you will find links associated with the approval of this temporary rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

OAR 581-021-0200

OAR 581-021-0371

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language without the temporary rule language.

Statement of Need: OAR 581-021-0220 is amended to remove the following from the list of what may be included in directory information: a student’s address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, weight and height of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. Additionally, this amendment removes a student’s place of birth and social security number from the definition of a student’s permanent record. It also makes a minor change to clarify that online attendance in a school counts as attendance. OAR 581-021-0371 is amended to state that an educational agency or institution may not disclose certain student information (primarily, a student’s address, contact information, citizenship, and immigration status) to comply with a subpoena issued for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration laws unless required by state or federal law, a court order, or a warrant authorized by a court.

Justification of Temporary Filing: The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265) was passed in 2021 to increase safety and protection measures for immigrant communities through increased support, as well as transparency and accountability regarding government interactions with federal immigration authorities. Currently, districts are collecting information that has a chilling effect on families enrolling and sending students to schools. This amendment would limit what information is collected and included in a district’s directory information and student permanent record to comply with Oregon Sanctuary laws. Additionally, ODE regulations defining when and what kind of student information an educational agency or institution can share with federal immigration authorities do not align with Oregon sanctuary laws. These updated rules limit the scope of what student information educational agencies and institutions can share publicly and clarify that educational agencies and institutions should not share a student’s immigration or citizenship status for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration laws, unless required by a court order or a warrant authorized by a court.

HOUSE BILL 2275 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCELERATED COLLEGE CREDIT GRANTS

In this ruleset, four new rules were adopted, with six rules being repealed. Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Repealed Rule Copies: Here you will find a copy of the repealed language.
Fiscal Impact Statement: These grant rules do not create additional costs for districts or communities. The grant programs have the potential to ease the cost burdens of districts and post-secondary institutions offering accelerated college credit programs, and students participating in these programs.
Statement of Need: HB 2275 (2023) revised ORS 340, which governs accelerated college credit, sometimes called accelerated learning, in Oregon. ORS 340 establishes three grants: Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program, Accelerated College Credit Planning Partnership Grant Program, and Accelerated College Credit Partnership Enhancement Grant Program. The change made to ORS 340 by HB 2275 gives ODE the legislative authority to offer these grants in the absence of a budget note related to the Accelerated Learning budget line. These grants help build the capacity of districts, educational service districts, and post-secondary institutions to offer college credit in high school. Equitable access to these opportunities is a key metric for many ODE programs, including CTE/Perkins and High School Success. Only the Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program has been offered, once during the 2019-2021 biennium. In order to implement section 11 of HB 2275, ODE needs to create or revise rules for all three of the grant programs.

INTENSIVE PROGRAM RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Participating districts will receive additional funding to support coordination and collaboration. The rules stipulate that participating districts will receive additional funding only if there are available program funds, so there will be no additional cost to the public if the proposed change is adopted.
Statement of Need: Over several years of implementing the Intensive Program, ODE staff have received feedback about it from invited districts, participating districts, contracted stewards working directly with participating districts, and ODE's Office of Indian Education.

FUNDING FOR YOUTH CORRECTIONS AND JUVENILE DETENTION RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Fiscal impact of 581-015-2940 may be caused by insufficient funds to provide for the programs. Funding gaps can be addressed through requests for additional funding from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account or the Legislative Emergency Board. Program funding needs will be assessed annually to determine if a fiscal impact exists.
Statement of Need: SB 1552 (2024) creates the juvenile justice education fund, target level funding, a legislative report each biennium, and an appeal process which will be added to 581-015-2940. 581-015-2585 was reviewed and found to be out of date with reference to rules and missing key language from legislation passed multiple years ago.

EARLY LITEARCY TRIBAL GRANTS RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Fiscal impact of 581-015-2940 may be caused by insufficient funds to provide for the programs. Funding gaps can be addressed through requests for additional funding from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account or the Legislative Emergency Board. Program funding needs will be assessed annually to determine if a fiscal impact exists.
Statement of Need: SB 1552 (2024) creates the juvenile justice education fund, target level funding, a legislative report each biennium, and an appeal process which will be added to 581-015-2940. 581-015-2585 was reviewed and found to be out of date with reference to rules and missing key language from legislation passed multiple years ago.

TECHNICAL FIX: TRANSFER OF STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no anticipated fiscal impact from this rule making. Currently districts are required to share paper copies, so this will allow them to avoid the costs of sending paper copies unless they are specifically requested.
Statement of Need: The passage of House Bill (HB) 4124 (2022) required the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to review challenges and develop solutions to the transfer of student education records. A committee of interested partners was assembled as required by the bill. The 4124 Committee examined in detail the complexities surrounding the transfer of student records in the state, highlighting significant issues including delays in both receiving and in sending student records, as well as challenges with storage and distribution of both electronic and paper student records. These rule fixes are designed to address one of the identified challenges. Clarifies educational agencies transferal of student records in a digital format. Also allows districts to remain with current paper processes if that is their process.

HOUSE BILL 4137 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS AND THE OREGON DIPLOMA RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rule as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard: OAR 581-022-2000.
Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This rulemaking has no anticipated fiscal impact on the Oregon Department of Education or school districts.
Statement of Need: The International Baccalaureate Programs described in HB 4137 include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, and provide high-quality, well-rounded education to students in grades 11-12. These programs focus on a holistic curriculum of deep and complex learning provided over two years, and can be articulated for credit at most colleges and universities. IB requirements are taken over two years, in grades 11-12, and divided into broad, holistic categories, while the Oregon Diploma requirements are spaced over four years with clear subject delineations. Classes from IB can be difficult to map onto Oregon Diploma requirements. Including opportunities for students to meet both IB Program and Oregon Diploma requirements can be challenging for schools to accommodate in their Master Schedule. HB 4137 directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules by which a student who has satisfied the requirements of either the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme will also be considered to have satisfied the requirements for an Oregon Diploma.

SENATE BILL 283 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EDUCATION WORKFORCE SURVEY ADMINISTRATION NEW RULES

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved New Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The survey required by SB 283 is unfunded; ODE is unable to contract with an outside entity to develop, conduct, and report on the survey. ODE and district staff will absorb the responsibilities; therefore, the rules attempt to minimize the administrative and fiscal requirements for schools and districts. Rules require minimal resource allocation (time, staffing, financial resources) for the administration of the required survey within school and district buildings.
Statement of Need: SB 283 Section 4 directs ODE to annually administer a survey of the education workforce, and for the State Board to adopt standards for the survey in consultation with the Educator Advancement Council.

TECHNICAL FIX: FUND ADMINISTRATION FOR STUDENT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND EARLY LITEARCY RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No fiscal or economic impact is anticipated.
Statement of Need: Current rules allow grantees to utilize funds from these grant programs from one biennium to the next. This practice is not allowed and therefore we need to amend the administrative rules.

HOUSE BILL 4084 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PILOT GRANT TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES OF FOSTER CARE STUDENTS NEW RULES

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved New Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The selected schools have been awarded $150,000 and have been able to determine how to use the funding to achieve the purposes established in legislation. The rules allow districts to use up to 5% for grant administration.
Statement of Need: The timeline established by HB 4084 required that participating districts receive grant funds by July 1, 2024, which constituted an immediate need for temporary rules to be passed. These rules were intended to aid the selected schools in their implementation of the Pilot Program. Because this program will be sunsetting in June of 2025, these rules need to be permanent so the selected schools may continue to be guided by them in their implementation of this program.

SENATE BILL 1532 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN GRANT PROGRAM NEW RULES

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved New Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: These rules allow for the expenditure of Grants in Aid funding allocated to the agency for this purpose. The grant program funds will be allocated to eligible entities through the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within ODE. The rule will provide Early Learning Hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, Educational Service Districts, post-secondary institutions of education, Tribal governments, Community Based Organizations or a consortium of these entities, the opportunity to apply for funding for programming that achieves the objectives of the identify best and promising practices for accomplishing the statutory objectives of the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan (I/R SSP). Through the implementation of the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan grant program, best and promising practices will be identified for the purpose of scaling across local education agencies throughout the state to improve Oregon educational systems to better serve Immigrant/Refugee youth.
Statement of Need: The purpose of coming before the Oregon Department of Education State Board of Education is to share proposed permanent rules for the Immigrant and Refugee Student Success Plan that is to be established under Senate Bill 1532 (2024). Areas that are addressed in these permanent rules are: the temporary OARs for Definitions; Establishment; Eligibility; Criteria; Funding; Reporting. During the 2024 legislative session, the Oregon Department of Education was provided $4M is GIA per biennium, with $2M in funding provided for the last year of the 23-25 biennium through Senate Bill 1532. This funding will establish a grant program which supports the implementation of the Immigrant and Refugee Student Success Plan strategies. The requested adoption of permanent rule sets will allow for the grant program's establishment and implementation. This permanent rule language is rooted in three community engagement sessions and internal ODE review. OEDI is seeking the adoption of permanent rules. This is the first time that this rule set is being presented for permanent rule adoption. Temporary rules were effective on June 14, 2024, and expire on December 10, 2024.

TECHNICAL FIX: CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATORS RULES REVISION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

OAR 581-021-0660

OAR 581-021-0665

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Districts are already required to adhere to state and federal nondiscrimination law. Additional staff time may be required for districts and charter schools to meet training requirements; ODE will be offering free annual trainings to meet requirements. Community engagement: districts and charter schools are concerned about capacity and lack of funding.

Statement of Need: These rules require districts to designate one or more Civil Rights Coordinators to oversee compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Discrimination means different treatment on the basis of a protected class identity (same meaning as ORS 659.850). Districts are already required to follow state and federal nondiscrimination laws. These include:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Race, Color, National Origin

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 - Sex, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Disability

ORS 659.850 - Age, Color, Disability, Gender Identity, Marital Status, National Origin, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation

The Civil Rights Coordinator(s) shall monitor, coordinate, and oversee compliance with these laws and oversee complaints investigations and resolutions as well coordinate prevention of civil rights violations.

HB 2767 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: STANDARDS FOR APPROVED RECOVERY SCHOOLS – NEW RULES

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved New Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Fiscal Impact Statement: We anticipate up to 3 approved recovery schools each biennium until 2029 with no more than 9 schools. Each school will enroll between 20-50 students, average will likely be 30 students. Minimal State School Fund (SSF) funding at 2.0 weight for each student to be paid outside of the SSF formula.

Statement of Need: HB 2767 (2023) established the new Recovery Schools to be funded as part of the Statewide Education Initiatives Account in the Student Success Act and the State School Fund (SSF). This bill was passed in the 2023 regular legislative session and is incorporated into ORS 336. These new types of public schools will provide comprehensive education programs leading to an Oregon diploma and therapeutic services to support youth in recovery from substance use disorder. The schools will be established by contract between ODE and an ESD, SD, or public charter school. ODE will be responsible for special education.

TECHNICAL FIX: SENATE BILL 3 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

OAR 581-021-0003

OAR 581-022-2010

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language on OAR 581-022-2010 prior to the rule approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Potential impacts to staffing levels (FTE) depending on who is identified to teach the courses. Additional professional learning and training may be necessary to prepare educators for the courses. Instructional materials may require a cost to districts. If CTE educators are required to offer Personal Financial Education in lieu of offering a full Program of Study, this could impact funding for CTE.

Statement of Need: These technical fixes are needed in order to implement SB 3 (2023). The temporary rule speaks to financial education and career pathway requirements in order to graduate high school in the state of Oregon. In addition, the modified diploma rule has a mathematical incorrection in the number of credits needed to graduate high school with a modified diploma. This is now being fixed.

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION RULES REVISION
Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rule language prior to the rule approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: No significant fiscal impact has been identified as a result of these changes.

Statement of Need: The need for these rules come from a lack of clarity on established departmental requirements and technical alignments based on conversations with district partners & new legislation for camera equipment for school buses.

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS: NEW AND REPEALED RULES

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Adopted Rules as now filed on the Secretary of State’s OAR Dashboard:

Prior Rule Language: Here you will find a copy of the rules now repealed.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed rules would not increase or decrease the circumstances under which the Oregon Department of Education accepts complaints or appeals. The proposed rules would allow the department to investigate possible violations of educational standards codified in OAR Chapter 581, Division 022 (Division 22 standards), on its own initiative, without receiving a complaint or appeal. However, the proposed rules also would streamline complaint and appeals procedures, reducing the amount of resources that the department needs to expend on each investigation. Taken together, the proposals should not increase the department’s fiscal responsibilities. The proposed rules do not change any education standard or other law requiring compliance by K-12 public education entities. The proposed rules also do not increase the department’s remedial powers. Under the proposed rules, the department only would be able to order K-12 public education entities to review or rewrite policies, review or redesign processes or procedures, participate in specified training, receive technical assistance from the department, or develop a corrective action plan to come into compliance with a Division 22 standard. The proposals would not increase K-12 public education entities’ fiscal responsibilities.

Statement of Need: Currently, the Oregon Department of Education takes on appeal complaints alleging discrimination, restraint, seclusion, retaliation, and violations of educational standards codified in OAR Chapter 581, Division 022 (Division 022 standards). The department has identified several areas where its current appeals procedures (set forth in OAR 581-002-0001 to 581-002-0023) need to improve, including that (1) the procedures are not as timely or efficient as they need to be; and (2) complaints alleging violations of Division 022 standards require different investigatory procedures and remedies than other types of complaints. With those considerations in mind, the proposed rules would enact two major changes. First, the proposed rules would require the department to immediately issue a final order after concluding an investigation as opposed to allowing the parties an opportunity to settle the matter before the department orders corrective action. Importantly, the parties would still be able to settle the matter at any time before the department concludes its investigation. Second, the proposed rules create a different process for complaints alleging violations of Division 022 standards than for appeals of complaints alleging discrimination, restraint, seclusion, or retaliation. Even though many elements of the existing procedures would remain the same as those set forth in current OAR 581-002-0001 to 581-002-0023, the clearest way to write these proposals – given the number of changes that need to be made – is to repeal the existing rules and write new rules. Also, the clearest way to codify the proposed rules is to create a new division within OAR Chapter 581 that is specific to complaint and appeals processes: OAR Chapter 581, Division 075.

SENATE BILLS 283 (2023), 5506 (2023), 5701 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF STIPEND GRANT PROGRAM NEW RULE

Here you will find links associated with the approval of this rule set:

Approved New Rule: OAR 581-017-1000.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Our aim has been to keep the requirements to districts extremely simple so that we encourage the maximum number of districts to participate in obtaining these funds and distributing them to their educators. We anticipate distributing funds to all 197 districts and 19 ESDs in Oregon. We anticipate distributing all $8.9M allocated to these grants from the Emergency Fund equally among applicant districts’ qualified educators.

Statement of Need: In order to implement the intent of SB 5506, rules need to be created to frame these stipends these rules are primarily technical as the legislative intent is simple and has been made clear to us for these one-time funds ODE’s/EAC’s role in this is to facilitate the logistical work of getting the stipends out to educators.

State Board of Education Oregon Administrative Rules

Public Hearing and Public Comment Instructions for all Proposed Permanent Rules

Proposed Draft Rules and Public Hearings for the 2025-26 School Year

Public Hearing Information - May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM

CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING​

Public Hearing Information - April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM

TRANSPORTATION RULE UPDATE​

LEAD IN WATER RULE REVISION​

Public Hearing Information - March 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PROGRAM BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING MANUAL (PBAM) CHART OF ACCOUNTS UPDATE

HB 3037 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ALIGNED PROGRAM GRANTS TECHNICAL FIXES​

DIVISION 55 RULES REVISION​

Public Hearing Information - February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES RULES REVISION

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - STATEWIDE PERFORMANCE TARGETS

TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING: STATE SCHOOL FUND AND STATEWIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES ACCOUNT FUND CALCULATION FOR RECOVERY SCHOOLS

SUBMISSION OF COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Public Hearing Information - January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM

HB 3040 BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANTS PROPOSED RULES REVISION​

TRANSPORTATION GRANT NON-REIMBURSABLE MILEAGE RATE UPDATE RULE REVISION​

Public Hearing Information - November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT DEFINITIONS AND METRICS PROPOSED NEW RULES​

SB 141 (2025) AND HB 2009 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INTERIM ASSESSMENTS​

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: REMOVING PUBLISHER FEES

SURROGATE PARENTS AND TRANSFER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS AT AGE OF MAJORITY TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULE REVISIONS​

Public Hearing Information - September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM

PROPOSED RULES REVISION NOTICE: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION​

Rules Approved in the 2025-26 School Year

Rules Approved on February 19, 2026

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) OUTCOMES PROGRAM - TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERIM ASSESSMENTS - TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

TRANSPORTATION GRANT NON-REIMBURSABLE MILEAGE RATE UPDATE - RULE REVISION

HB 3040 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EARLY LITERACY GRANTS - RULES REVISION

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AND PARENT CONSENT TO ACCESS PUBLIC INSURANCE (MEDICAID) - RULES REVISION & REPEAL

Rules Approved on January 15, 2026

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERIM ASSESSMENTS - NEW RULE

Rules Approved on December 11, 2025

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT DEFINITIONS AND METRICS - NEW RULES

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: STRENGHTENING AND EXPANDING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - RULES REVISION AND RULE REPEAL

HB 3953 BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR TRIBES - RULES REVISION AAND NEW TEMPORARY RULES

HB 3007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH CONCUSSIONS OR OTHER BRAIN INJURIES - TEMPORARY-T0-PERMANENT NEW RULE

SURROGATE PARENTS & AGE OF MAJORITY PROCEDURAL RIGHTS - TEMPORARY-T0-PERMANENT RULES REVISION

Rules Approved on October 16, 2025

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL UPDATES 2025: RULES REVISION​

MENSTRUAL DIGNITY FOR STUDENTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: RULES REVISION

HB 2007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: STATE SUMMER LEARNING GRANT PROGRAM: NEW RULES

Rules Approved on September 18, 2025

HB 2453 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: DISTRICT EQUITY COMMITTEES UPDATES: TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

STATE SCHOOL FUND AND STATEWIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES ACCOUNT FUND CALCULATION FOR APPROVED RECOVERY SCHOOLS: TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

ASSESSMENTS MANUAL UPDATE: TEMPORARY RULE REVISION

Rules Approved in the 2024-25 School Year

Rules Approved on June 12, 2025

DIGITAL, ELECTRONIC, OR WEB-BASED MATERIALS AND MEDIA TECHNICAL FIX

ADMINISTRATION OF STATE ASSESSMENTS RULE REVISION

SB 285 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: OREGON SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT MATCHING (OSCIM) RULES REVISION

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION LEADERS - RULES REVISION

SURROGATE PARENTS AND TRANSFER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS AT THE AGE OF MAJORITY - TEMPORARY RULES REVISION

HB 3007 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH BRAIN INJURIES - NEW TEMPORARY RULE

​​​STUDENT RECORDS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCLOSURE - TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

Rules Approved on May 15, 2025

REPEAL OF AUDIT SUMMARY RULE

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) EQUITABLE SERVICES COMPLAINT PROCESS NEW RULE

EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANT TECHNICAL UPDATES

AUDIT AND OTHER FINANCIAL APPEALS NEW RULE: SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ACT

Rules Approved on April 10, 2025

​School Bus Driver Certification

Rules Approved on March 13, 2025

​REPEAL OF DIVISION 49 RULES

STUDENT RECORDS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCLOSURE TEMPORARY RULE REVISIONS

Rules Approved on February 13, 2025

​HOUSE BILL 2275 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCELERATED COLLEGE CREDIT GRANTS

INTENSIVE PROGRAM RULES REVISION

FUNDING FOR YOUTH CORRECTIONS AND JUVENILE DETENTION RULES REVISION

EARLY LITEARCY TRIBAL GRANTS RULES REVISION

Rules Approved on January 16, 2025

​TECHNICAL FIX: TRANSFER OF STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS RULES REVISION

HOUSE BILL 4137 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS AND THE OREGON DIPLOMA RULES REVISION

Rules Approved on December 5, 2024

​TECHNICAL FIX: FUND ADMINISTRATION FOR STUDENT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND EARLY LITEARCY RULES REVISION

HOUSE BILL 4084 (2024) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: PILOT GRANT TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES OF FOSTER CARE STUDENTS NEW RULES

CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

TRANSPORTATION RULE UPDATE

LEAD IN WATER RULE REVISION

HB 3037 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ALIGNED PROGRAM GRANTS TECHNICAL FIXES

DIVISION 55 RULES REVISION

HB 3040 BILL IMPLEMENTATION: EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANTS PROPOSED RULES REVISION

TRANSPORTATION GRANT NON-REIMBURSABLE MILEAGE RATE UPDATE RULE REVISION

SB 141 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT DEFINITIONS AND METRICS PROPOSED NEW RULES

SB 141 (2025) AND HB 2009 (2025) BILL IMPLEMENTATION - EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

SURROGATE PARENTS AND TRANSFER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS AT AGE OF MAJORITY TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULE REVISIONS

PROPOSED RULES REVISION NOTICE: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL UPDATES 2025: RULES REVISION

STUDENT RECORDS AND CONDITIONS FOR DISCLOSURE - TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT RULEMAKING

School Bus Driver Certification

REPEAL OF DIVISION 49 RULES

HOUSE BILL 2275 (2023) BILL IMPLEMENTATION: ACCELERATED COLLEGE CREDIT GRANTS

TECHNICAL FIX: TRANSFER OF STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS RULES REVISION

TECHNICAL FIX: FUND ADMINISTRATION FOR STUDENT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND EARLY LITEARCY RULES REVISION

TECHNICAL FIX: CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATORS RULES REVISION