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Division 22 Standards Assurances for the 2023-24 School Year

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Overview

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What are the Division 22 Standards?

All Oregon administrative rules (OARs) set out in Chapter 581, Division 22, Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Example: 581 - 022 - 0102 Definitions

Chp. Div. Rule Title

The standards that the Oregon legislature or the State Board has determined must be met in order to be a standard school district.

Compliance with these rules ensures a baseline level of service across the state.

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THE FLOOR

The name is pretty abstract, and can be confusing for people not familiar with administrative rules and how they are organized.
All rules adopted by the State Board of Education go into Chapter 581, which is ODE’s agency number. There are 26 divisions within the chapter that rules can be assigned to.
When rules are assigned to Division 22, they become part of Oregon’s Standards for Elementary and Secondary Schools, the educational standards that either the Oregon Legislature or the State Board has determined must be met in order to be a standard school district
Compliance with the Division 22 Standards ensures every student in Oregon public schools is provided with a baseline level of service that meets the standards set by the state.
These standards are not the only requirements that districts must adhere to, but they are monitored and compliance is tied to State School Fund monies.

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Division 22 Rule Categories

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Division 22 standards include over 50 rules.

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Snapshot: Division 22 Rules

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Required Instructional Time

Human Sexuality Education

Comprehensive School Counseling

Administration of State Assessments

Identification of TAG Students

Credit Options

Every Student Belongs

Suicide Prevention Plan

Safety of School Sports- Concussions

Complaint Procedures

Fingerprint Based Background Checks

Teacher Training Related to Dyslexia

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What are the requirements for each of the rules?

Consult the following resources for information:

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Resource	Description
ODE’s Rules at a Glance Summary	Provides a high level summary of each rule
Secretary of State’s Oregon Administrative Rules Database	Consult the text of the OAR for all of the specific details
ODE’s Division 22 Standards Newsletter	Biannual publication that highlights new/revised rules, clarifies existing rules; provides insights on how the standards intersect with current issues and trends in K-12 education, as well as resources and promising practices

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What are the Division 22 Standards Assurances?

Local Accountability

Districts must:

report to their local school board by Nov 1
make a report available on the district website by Nov 1

State Accountability

Districts must submit assurances to ODE by Nov 15
ODE reviews all submissions and follows up with districts that have self-reported as being out of compliance

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Combined Accountability Model

Districts report annually on compliance with each of the standards and include an explanation and corrective action plan for any rule with which the district is out of compliance.

This report is part of the Division 22 Standards assurances process, which is required by statute (ORS 327.103). The assurances process is a combined local and state accountability model that acknowledges the importance of the local school board which has broad-ranging authority under Oregon's local control model, as well as direct reporting to ODE.

Districts are required to report to the community in a school district board meeting and post the report on the district website. Districts must then submit assurances to ODE. For each rule, the district either certifies that the district is in compliance or states that the district is out of compliance and proposes corrective action.

This fall reporting schedule aligns well with the rhythm of the school year calendar, as it prompts districts to reflect at the close of the school year on areas in need of attention, and then plan for reporting to the board on compliance and any corrective action plans in September or October, and finally to ODE in November. [This is a good place to explain your district specific process.]

Once ODE has received all of the assurances, they go through a process of reviewing them and then follow up with districts that have self-reported non-compliance.

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Division 22 Standards & Assurances of Compliance

“Our Why”

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Signals our commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience and equitable opportunities for all students.
Division 22 standards articulate the floor of the education to be provided to students, not the ceiling.
Assurances process offers an opportunity for districts not in compliance to reflect on areas in need of attention and receive technical assistance.

Why is this an important process?

It signals school districts’ and ODE’s joint commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience and equitable opportunities for all students in our care. As part of the shared responsibility to provide quality service for our students and communities, this system promotes reciprocal accountability between school districts, their local school boards, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).

The Division 22 standards articulate the floor of the education to be provided to students, not the ceiling. Compliance with the Division 22 Oregon Administrative Rules ensures a basic level of service across the state.

The Division 22 standards outline the baseline expectations, and the assurance process offers an opportunity for school districts to not only demonstrate compliance, but also to reflect on areas in need of attention and alignment, and to plan for how to address them, thus acting as a lever for improvement and innovation. ODE’s goal is to maintain these standards by partnering with districts and providing technical assistance so that all districts are meeting the minimum requirements. In addition, the agency is working to share exemplary practices and resources across districts to support them in moving beyond the floor toward the implementation of high-leverage strategies that will positively impact students’ learning and school experience.

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What happens if the district is out of compliance?

ODE reviews the district’s proposed corrective action plan and either approves or rejects it.
If the plan is not approved as submitted, ODE contacts the district and provides technical assistance and support.
Once the district has an approved plan in place, ODE specialists may continue to provide support, as needed.
The corrective action must be complete by the beginning of the next school year.
If a district fails to come back into compliance after an opportunity for corrective action, ODE may withhold a portion of the district’s State School Fund monies.

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Report for the

2023-24 School Year

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Division 22 Waivers for 2023-24

581-022-2115(3) Assessment of Essential Skills:

Essential Skills Graduation Requirements are waived for students graduating through the end of the 2027-28 school year.
Note: Local Performance Assessment requirement in Section (2) remains in effect.

OAR 581-022-2120 Essential Skill Assessments for English Language Learners

This related policy requirement has also been waived through the end of the 2027-28 SY.

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Last year and currently, there are two requirements that have been waived.

First is section 3 of the Assessment of Essential Skills rule; these are the assessment requirements for graduation. This was waived for graduates beginning in 2020 and the waiver will be in place through the end of the 2027-28 school year. Section 2 of the Essential Skills rule, which is the local performance assessment requirement, remains in effect and districts must report on compliance with this section.

In a report mandated by Senate Bill 744, ODE recommended replacing the assessment of essential skills graduation requirement with an alternative accountability measure(s). The legislature has not yet taken action on this recommendation.

Also waived is the related requirement that districts have a policy regarding whether English Language Learners may demonstrate proficiency on Essential Skills assessments for graduation in their language of origin.

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New Rule in Effect for the 2023-24 SY

OAR 581-022-2515 Menstrual Dignity for Students

Adopted by State Board of Education in October 2023
This is the first time districts are reporting on compliance with this rule
Requires free and accessible menstrual products (tampons and pads) in every school bathroom K-12, instructions on use of menstrual products within bathrooms, and Menstrual Health education in the classroom as part of the health and sexuality education program.

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Oregon Department of Education

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Rule Revision in Effect for the 2023-24 SY

OAR 581-022-2220 Health Services

New requirements were adopted by the State Board of Education in June 2023.
Requires school districts to develop, implement, and annually update a written, prevention-oriented health services plan for all students.

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Oregon Department of Education

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District Report on Compliance with Division 22 Standards

Include key points from your district’s report regarding compliance and/or non-compliance on each of the standards.

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Corrective Action Implemented

If applicable, you may also want to highlight any corrective action that was in progress/completed during the 2023-24 school year.

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OAR _____ Corrective Action Plan and Timeline

Include this slide as necessary to share any proposed corrective action for rules on which the district is reporting “Out of compliance” for the 2023-24 school year.

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Looking Ahead: Compliance for the 2024-25 SY

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New/Revised Rules & Requirements

OAR 581-022-2030 District Curriculum

Beginning in 2024-25, districts must have:

a planned K-12 instructional program for Social and Emotional Learning; and
a planned 9-12 instructional program which includes the Personal Financial Education and Higher Education and Career Path Skills content standards.

OAR 581-022-2000 Diploma Requirements

Credit requirements for students who were first enrolled in grade 9 during the 2023-24 school year or first enrolled in grade 9 in any subsequent school year include 0.5 credit in Personal Financial Education and 0.5 credit in Higher Education & Career Path Skills (SB 3 - 2023).

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Oregon Department of Education

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New/Revised Rules & Requirements

Modified Diploma, Extended Diploma, and Certificate of Attendance

Districts must annually provide parents information about diploma availability and requirements, and disclosure about certificates of attendance. On-site access to all courses is required for a diploma at all high schools.

OAR 581-022-2045 Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Plan

Requires a comprehensive plan for substance use prevention and intervention. Includes K-12 substance use prevention education that meets the Health Education Standards; requires a minimum of 1 ODE Opioid Prevention Education lesson in grades 6, 7, and 8 and once in High School (SB 238 – 2023).

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Oregon Department of Education

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Compliance for the 2024-25 SY

Include this slide to update the Board on any action the district has taken to meet the new requirements or recent changes in policy or practice that may take the district out of compliance with any of the Division 22 Standards during the current school year (2024-25).

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