Or. Admin. R. 581-020-0646 - Targeted Assistance

(1) If selected by the Oregon Department of Education under OAR 581-020-0643, a school district may agree to receive targeted assistance under this rule.

(2) A school district that receives targeted assistance under this rule must file with the Oregon Department of Education a report assessing the school district's needs related to chronic absenteeism. The report must:

(a) Identify the root causes of chronic absenteeism in the school district;

(b) Identify student populations disproportionately impacted by chronic absenteeism in the school district; and

(c) Identify resources that may address the root causes of chronic absenteeism in the school district.

(3) In consideration of the report, the Oregon Department of Education shall develop a plan to reduce chronic absenteeism in the school district in conjunction with the school district and education partners and Indian Community-Based Organizations. The plan must propose solutions to chronic absenteeism that:

(a) Target the root causes of chronic absenteeism, including any barrier to attending school, aversion to attending school, misconception about attendance and engagement, or disengagement from school;

(b) Account for student populations disproportionately imapcted by chronic absenteeism;

(c) Are equitable and inclusive in its application to those student populations;

(d) Are culturally responsive; and

(e) Are trauma informed.

(4) In implementing a plan developed under this rule, a school district must collaborate with a coach approved by the Oregon Department of Education pursuant to OAR 581-020-0649.

(5) Upon request, school districts shall submit to the Oregon Department of Education data on the effectiveness of plans developed under this rule.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 581-020-0646

ODE 8-2019, adopt filed 02/06/2019, effective 2/6/2019; ODE 55-2022, amend filed 12/19/2022, effective 12/19/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.051

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 326.051