Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 644 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON SHEEP COMMISSION
**Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 581 — Oregon Department of Education**
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 581 contains the administrative rules adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education and implemented by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). These rules explain how Oregon’s education laws are carried out in practice and set requirements for public schools, school districts, education service districts, and certain education programs statewide.
Purpose of Chapter 581
Chapter 581 rules are used to:
Implement Oregon education statutes
Establish statewide education standards
Define procedures and requirements for schools and districts
Set accountability, reporting, and funding rules
Protect student rights and outline responsibilities of education providers
Structure
Chapter 581 is divided into divisions, each focused on a specific education topic or program area.
Rules are numbered in the format: 581-Division-Rule.
Key Divisions in Chapter 581
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
General procedures for rulemaking, hearings, and administrative actions.
Division 2 – Accountability Reporting Advisory Committee
Rules governing education data reporting and advisory oversight.
Division 5 – Minimum Pay for Substitute Teachers
Establishes minimum compensation standards for substitute teachers.
Division 11 – Textbook and Instructional Materials Adoption
Procedures and standards for adopting instructional materials.
Division 12 – Educator Advancement Fund
Rules for distribution and use of funds supporting educator development.
Division 13 – Career and Dropout Prevention Programs
Rules implementing programs focused on career readiness and graduation support.
Division 14 – Student Investment Account
Standards for allocating and using funds to improve student outcomes.
Division 15 – Special Education
Rules governing special education services, eligibility, and compliance with federal requirements.
Division 16 – Oregon School for the Deaf
Operational and governance rules specific to the Oregon School for the Deaf.
Division 18 – Network of Quality Teaching and Learning
Rules supporting professional learning and instructional improvement.
Division 21 – School Governance and Student Conduct
Includes rules on:
Student discipline and behavior
Compulsory school attendance
Student records and privacy
Restraint and seclusion standards
Student rights and protections
Division 22 – Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Statewide standards schools must meet to operate as public schools.
Division 23 – School Finance
Rules governing funding, budgeting, and financial accountability.
Division 24 – Education Service Districts
Standards and responsibilities for Education Service Districts.
Division 26 – Public Charter Schools
Rules governing charter school approval, operation, oversight, and accountability.
Additional Divisions
Cover areas such as:
School facilities and transportation
School nutrition programs
Career and technical education
Workforce and vocational programs
Rulemaking and Updates
Rules in Chapter 581 may be adopted, amended, or repealed through a formal rulemaking process that includes public notice, opportunity for comment, and approval by the State Board of Education.
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