ORS 340.083
Waiver of program requirements
- duration
(1)
A school district may request a waiver from the Department of Education of the requirements of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs). The department shall grant the waiver if:(a)
Compliance with the requirements of ORS 340.005 (Definitions for ORS 340.005 to 340.090) to 340.090 (Alternative programs) would adversely impact the finances of the school district; or(b)
The school district does all of the following:(A)
Offers a dual credit program, a two-plus-two program, an advanced placement program, an International Baccalaureate program or any other accelerated college credit program;(B)
Ensures that at-risk students who participate in the accelerated college credit programs are not required to make any payments for participation in the programs; and(C)
Has a process for participation in the programs that allows:(i)
All at-risk students who are eligible students to participate in the programs;(ii)
At-risk students to earn the number of credit hours established by the State Board of Education by rule under ORS 340.080 (Limitation on credit hours awarded to students); or(iii)
For an increasing number of at-risk students who are eligible students to participate in the programs each school year based on demand and appropriateness and as provided by a plan developed by the school district.(2)
The duration of a waiver granted based on subsection (1) of this section shall be no more than two school years.(3)
There is no limit on the number of times a school district may apply for and be granted a waiver under this section. [2007 c.567 §10; 2011 c.639 §§7,7a]
Source:
Section 340.083 — Waiver of program requirements; duration, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors340.html
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