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

(1) If selected by the Oregon Department of Education under OAR 581-020-0642, 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 department 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 affected by chronic absenteeism in the school district; and

(c) Identify resources that may reduce chronic absenteeism in the school district.

(3) In consideration of the report, the department shall develop a plan to reduce chronic absenteeism in the school district in conjunction with the school district and stakeholders. The plan must propose solutions to chronic absenteeism that:

(a) Target the circumstances or beliefs identified as causing chronic absenteeism, including any barrier to attending school, aversion to attending school, misconception concerning school, or disengagement from school;

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

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

(d) Are culturally responsive; and

(e) Are trauma sensitive.

(4) In implementing a plan developed under this rule, a school district must collaborate with a coach approved by the department pursuant to OAR 581-020- 0648.

(5) Upon request, school districts shall submit to the department 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

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.051

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 326.051