Oregon Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations

Oregon Compilation of School

Discipline Laws and Regulations

Prepared: March 31, 2021

Introduction

This compilation presents school discipline-related laws and regulations for U.S. states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, and, where available, links to education agency websites or resources related to school discipline and student conduct. The discipline laws and regulations presented in this compilation have been categorized by type of specific discipline issue covered, according to an organizational framework developed by the National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE). For example, one major category encompasses all laws or regulations governing states or territories that mandate specific disciplinary sanctions (such as suspension) for specific offenses (such as drug possession on school grounds). The school discipline laws and regulations were compiled through exhaustive searches of legislative websites that identified all laws and regulations relevant to each specific category. Compiled materials were subsequently reviewed by state education agency (SEA) representatives in the 50 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. territories.

Discipline categories were not mutually exclusive. Laws and regulations often appeared across multiple categories. For jurisdictions with more extensive laws covering a breadth of topical areas, relevant sections were excerpted from the larger legislative text for inclusion in the appropriate discipline category. Laws, ordered by chapter and section number, appear first within each category followed by regulations. All laws and regulations listed within categories in the compilation also appear in the sources cited section of the document, which lists laws by chapter and section number and title, and where available, includes active hyperlinks to source websites supported or maintained by state legislatures. Additional links to government websites or resources are provided at the end of this document.

Notes & Disclaimers

To the best of the preparer's knowledge, this Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations is complete and current as of March 2021. Readers should also note that the information in this document was compiled from individual sources that are created by each jurisdiction and which are maintained and updated with varying frequencies. Readers should consult the source information provided directly in order to check for updates to laws and regulations reported in this document or to conduct further research.

For further information, including definitions of the different policy categories, please refer to the Discipline Laws and Regulations Compendium posted on the Center's website.

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Table of Contents

Oregon State Codes Cited........................................................................................................................ 1

Codes of Conduct ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Authority to Develop and Establish Codes of Conduct ............................................................................ 6 Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Communication of Policy....................................................................................................................... 11

In-School Discipline................................................................................................................................ 14 Discipline Frameworks .......................................................................................................................... 14 Teacher Authority to Remove Students From Classrooms ................................................................... 17 Alternatives to Suspension.................................................................................................................... 18

Conditions on Use of Certain Forms of Discipline............................................................................... 22 Corporal Punishment ............................................................................................................................ 22 Search and Seizure............................................................................................................................... 23 Restraint and Seclusion ........................................................................................................................ 23

Exclusionary Discipline: Suspension, Expulsion, and Alternative Placement.................................. 36 Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion ................................................................................................... 36 Limitations or Conditions on Exclusionary Discipline ............................................................................ 41 Due Process.......................................................................................................................................... 47 Return to School Following Removal .................................................................................................... 49 Alternative Placements ......................................................................................................................... 50

Discipline Addressing Specific Code of Conduct Violations .............................................................. 63 Firearms and Other Weapons Violations .............................................................................................. 63 Students with Chronic Disciplinary Issues............................................................................................. 70 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy ....................................................................................................... 75 Substance Use...................................................................................................................................... 84 Gang-related Activity............................................................................................................................. 87 Bullying, Harassment, or Hazing ........................................................................................................... 87 Dating and Relationship Violence ......................................................................................................... 91

Prevention, Behavioral Intervention, and Supports............................................................................. 93 State Model Policies and Implementation Support................................................................................ 93 Multi-tiered Frameworks and Systems of Support................................................................................. 94 Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 95 Social-emotional Learning (SEL)........................................................................................................... 98 Trauma-informed Practices ................................................................................................................... 99 Mental Health Literacy Training............................................................................................................. 99 School-based Behavioral Health Programs .......................................................................................... 99

Monitoring and Accountability ............................................................................................................ 101 Formal Incident Reporting of Conduct Violations ................................................................................ 101 Parental Notification ............................................................................................................................ 108 Data Collection, Review, and Reporting of Discipline Policies and Actions ........................................ 114

Partnerships between Schools and Law Enforcement...................................................................... 118 Referrals to Law Enforcement............................................................................................................. 118 School Resource Officer (SRO) or School Security Officer (SSO) Training or Certification ................ 130 Authorizations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and/or Funding............................................. 130 Threat Assessment Protocols ............................................................................................................. 131

State-Sponsored, Publicly Available Websites or Other Resources on School Discipline ............ 135

Oregon State Codes Cited

Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume 04. Criminal Procedure Crimes - Chapters 131-170

Section 16. Crimes and Punishments - Chapters 161-169

Chapter 161. General Provisions

Justification

161.205.

Use of physical force generally

Chapter 166. Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering

Possession of Weapon or Destructive Device in Public Building or Court Facility

166.370.

Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility; exceptions; discharging firearm at school

Volume 09. Education and Culture - Chapters 326-360

Section 30. Education and Culture - Chapters 326-360

Chapter 329. Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century; Educational Improvement and Reform

Improvements in Student Achievement

(Assessing Effectiveness of Schools and Districts)

329.095.

School district and school self-evaluations; local district continuous improvement plans; technical assistance

(Education Plan)

329.841.

Culturally specific statewide education plan; advisory group; report; grants; rules

Chapter 327. State Financing of Elementary and Secondary Education

High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Act

327.871.

Portion of funds for dropout-prevention strategies in high schools

Chapter 332. Local Administration of Education

Board Organization and Meetings

332.061.

Hearing to expel minor students or to examine confidential records; exceptions to public meetings law

Personnel

332.531.

Law enforcement agency; personnel as peace officers

Chapter 336. Conduct of Schools Generally

Additional Programs

336.109.

Policy to reduce gang involvement, violent activities and drug abuse

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