Relating to investigations by the Department of Education.
What changed between versions
Added new definition for 'Investigation' to specify it must include interviews and result in a formal finding of substantiation or non-substantiation.
Added new exclusion for the Department of Education, except when functioning on behalf of the Oregon School for the Deaf.
Added new definition for 'Licensed administrator' to specify required administrative licensing under ORS 342.125.
Expanded 'education provider' definition to include private schools and state-operated programs that provide educational services to students.
Added exclusion for education providers serving only pre-kindergarten students, unless they are under direct control of a K-12 provider.
Clarified that sanctions for discrimination violations may include providing access to missed activities or reimbursing costs for comparable services.