ORS 327.372
Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education

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(1)

Activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs shall be funded as provided by this section.

(2)

The Department of Education shall distribute moneys in the Connecting Education to Careers Account established by ORS 327.376 (Connecting Education to Careers Account) as follows:

(a)

Forty percent for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education that are described in subsection (3) of this section. Moneys shall be distributed by the department under this paragraph based on recommendations of the STEM Investment Council.

(b)

Sixty percent for activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are described in subsection (4) of this section. Moneys shall be distributed by the department under this paragraph based on recommendations of the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program).

(3)

Moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2)(a) of this section to fund activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education shall be used to:

(a)

Expand and sustain regional networks that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(b)

Award grants that expand the implementation of effective programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, that propose innovative approaches or programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics or that provide professional development related to teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(c)

Provide funding to recruit, retain and support underserved students, as defined by the State Board of Education by rule, for programs that are offered at community colleges and public universities and that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(d)

Develop a systematic survey of facility use to determine how savings for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education can be achieved.

(e)

Fund any other activities related to science, engineering and mathematics education that are identified by the STEM Investment Council.

(4)

Moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2)(b) of this section to fund activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs shall be used for:

(a)

Programs that expose students to career and technical education programs that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(b)

Career and Technical Education Revitalization grants awarded under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program).

(c)

Student leadership organizations related to career and technical education programs that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(d)

Distribution to school districts to support career and technical education programs in the school district that are approved by the Department of Education as being high quality and that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs. Moneys must be distributed to each school and public charter school in the school district based on the number of students enrolled at the school with the following characteristics:

(A)

Students who are enrolled in and earned three or more credits for courses that are part of a career and technical education program that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are approved by the Department of Education.

(B)

Students who acquire an industry credential that can lead to a high wage and high demand job and that is approved by the Department of Education.

(C)

Students described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph who are historically underserved, as defined by the State Board of Education by rule.

(e)

Administration of grants for the purpose of expanding teacher training programs and opportunities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(f)

Administration of a pilot program to increase students’ exposure and access to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs.

(g)

Funding any other activities related to career and technical education that can lead to high wage and high demand jobs and that are identified by the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program).

(5)

Except as otherwise provided, moneys distributed under subsections (3) and (4) of this section shall be distributed to school districts, education service districts, public schools, public charter schools, community colleges, public universities or statewide nonprofit organizations promoting student leadership in career and technical education or any combination thereof or in partnership with youth job development organizations, as defined in ORS 344.415 (Definitions for ORS 344.415 to 344.425), other nonprofit organizations or other entities identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

(6)

From the moneys available under subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Education, the STEM Investment Council and the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program) combined may retain no more than a total of five percent of all moneys distributed for a fiscal year for administrative expenses incurred under this section.

(7)

The Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council and the committee established under ORS 344.075 (Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Program), shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly related to distributions made under this section. The report must include metrics that identify how distributions made under this section are contributing to the development of a skilled workforce that is able to secure high wage and high demand jobs. [2015 c.763 §1; 2015 c.763 §2; 2017 c.184 §§1,2]
Note: 327.372 (Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education) and 327.376 (Connecting Education to Careers Account) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 327 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 327.372 — Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education; report, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors327.­html.

327.001
Fund for Student Success
327.006
Definitions for State School Fund distributions
327.008
State School Fund
327.011
Description of Local Revenues for purpose of State School Fund distributions
327.013
State School Fund distribution computations for school districts
327.016
Report related to State School Fund moneys received for English language learner programs
327.019
State School Fund distribution computations for education service districts
327.021
Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to education service districts
327.022
Pediatric Nursing Facility Account
327.023
Grants for special and compensatory education programs
327.026
State School Fund grant for programs
327.033
Approved transportation costs
327.043
When district required to provide transportation
327.061
Computation of number of students in average daily membership
327.077
Remote small elementary school and small high school determination
327.095
Percentages and time of payment of apportionments to school districts
327.097
Apportionment where district changed
327.099
Adjustment of distribution within fiscal year
327.101
Adjustment of distribution between fiscal years
327.102
Standard school complaints
327.103
Standard school presumed
327.106
School districts required to offer kindergarten through grade 12
327.108
Post-graduate scholar programs
327.109
Procedure if school district or charter school alleged to be involved in religious activity
327.120
Correction of errors in apportionments
327.125
Superintendent to administer statutes related to state financing of education
327.128
Disbursement and expenditures of moneys appropriated or allocated to Department of Education
327.133
Reports by districts
327.137
Audit reports filed with department
327.141
Financial or performance audit initiated by department
327.147
Increased allocation when union high school district becomes common school district
327.152
Increased allocation when certain merger occurs
327.157
Minimum apportionment to school districts affected or not affected by ORS 327.147 and 327.152
327.175
Student Investment Account
327.180
Allowed uses of grants from Student Investment Account
327.185
Application requirements to receive grants from Student Investment Account
327.190
Approval of applications to receive grants from the Student Investment Account
327.195
Calculations of grant amounts
327.201
Financial audits
327.208
Technical assistance provided by the Department of Education
327.214
Coaching program for grant recipients that do not meet performance growth targets
327.222
Intensive program for high needs school districts
327.224
Student Success Teams Account
327.235
Reports to the Legislative Assembly
327.250
Statewide Education Initiatives Account
327.254
Statewide Education Initiatives Account uses
327.269
Early Learning Account
327.274
Early Learning Account uses
327.290
Legislative findings relating to student achievement
327.294
School Improvement Fund
327.297
Grants for activities related to student achievement
327.298
Grants for schools that are high poverty and low performing
327.300
Definitions for ORS 327.300 to 327.320
327.310
Legislative findings
327.320
School Facility Improvement Fund
327.330
Grants to school districts for construction and maintenance of public school facilities
327.331
Allowed student transportation costs
327.333
Policy on provision of grants to school districts
327.336
Qualifications
327.339
Local Option Equalization Grants Account
327.341
Grants to provide instructional time during summer
327.344
Statewide English Language Learner Program Account
327.345
Grants for training English language learner teachers
327.348
High Cost Disabilities Account
327.356
Definitions for ORS 327.356 and 327.358
327.358
Small school district grants
327.359
Small School District Supplement Fund
327.362
Grants to public charter schools to increase academic achievement for students who have historically experienced academic disparities or who are disabled
327.365
Automated external defibrillator grants
327.367
Early warning system
327.372
Funding for activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to career and technical education
327.376
Connecting Education to Careers Account
327.380
Application for grant
327.385
STEM Investment Grant Account
327.390
Grants
327.403
Definition for ORS 327.405 to 327.480
327.405
Common School Fund
327.410
Apportionment of Distributable Income Account of Common School Fund among counties
327.420
Basis of apportionment
327.423
Determination of school census
327.425
Loans and investment of funds
327.430
Security for loans
327.435
Ascertainment of value and title of security
327.440
Loan repayment
327.445
Custody of securities for loan
327.450
Foreclosure of mortgages given to secure loans
327.455
Record of purchases by Department of State Lands on foreclosures
327.465
Cancellation of unpaid taxes after deed to state in liquidation of loan
327.470
Cancellation of taxes on land acquired through foreclosure proceedings
327.475
When county court may acquire mortgaged lands deeded to state
327.480
Use of Common School Fund moneys to comply with judgment canceling fraudulent deed
327.482
Appropriation to reimburse fund for earnings failure
327.484
Reimbursement for earnings failure
327.485
Education Cash Account
327.490
Projects contracted to districts and institutions of higher learning
327.495
Appropriation of funds received for certain purposes
327.496
Summer Learning Program Account
327.497
Legislative findings
327.500
Establishment
327.502
Officers
327.506
Quality education goals
327.511
Uniform budget and accounting system
327.520
Acceptance and distribution of donated commodities to schools
327.525
School Lunch Revolving Account
327.527
Summer breakfast and lunch reimbursement
327.531
School breakfast and lunch programs
327.535
Participation in school breakfast program
327.537
Requirements for providing reimbursable meals
327.540
School after-school meal and snack program
327.545
Reimbursement amounts for school districts that provide reimbursable meals
327.548
Hunger Free Schools Account
327.615
State Treasurer as trustee of funds
327.620
Review of accounts affecting federal funds
327.635
Labor standards required on federally financed school construction
327.645
Financing of programs mandated by state and federal programs
327.700
Definitions for ORS 327.700 to 327.711
327.705
Purpose of ORS 327.700 to 327.711
327.708
Legislative findings
327.711
Payment of debt service
327.731
Education project grants
327.800
Goals of strategic investments
327.810
Oregon Early Reading Program
327.815
Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program
327.820
Connecting to the World of Work Program
327.850
Short title
327.853
Definitions for Act
327.856
High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund
327.859
Apportionments to school districts
327.862
Amounts available to fund to be in addition to other amounts available for kindergarten through grade 12 public education
327.865
Portion of funds for career and technical education
327.868
Portion of funds for college-level educational opportunities for students in high schools
327.871
Portion of funds for dropout-prevention strategies in high schools
327.874
Requirements for use of moneys received by school districts
327.877
School district qualifications for apportionments
327.880
Failure to meet qualifications
327.883
Rules for eligibility requirements, biennial plan guidelines, biennial plan submission deadlines, reporting criteria and audit processes
327.886
Retention of moneys for administrative costs of department
327.889
Retention of moneys for administrative costs of school districts
327.892
Oversight and accountability by department
327.895
Financial and program audits by Secretary of State
327.910
Coordination between Department of Education and Oregon FFA Association for agricultural education courses
327.915
Grants to manage programs of study in agricultural science and technology
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