Chapter 428 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

SB 670

Relating to classification of schools; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. For the purpose of federal loan forgiveness programs offered to teachers, the type of school where a teacher teaches shall be determined as follows:

(1) The school shall be considered a secondary school if the school offers instruction in:

(a) Grades 6 through 12, or any part thereof; or

(b) Kindergarten through grade 12, or any part thereof, but the teacher is employed for the purpose of teaching any grade from grade 6 through 12.

(2) The school shall be considered an elementary school if the school offers instruction in:

(a) Kindergarten through grade 5, or any part thereof; or

(b) Kindergarten through grade 12, or any part thereof, but the teacher is employed for the purpose of teaching any grade from kindergarten through grade 5.

SECTION 2. This 2011 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 17, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 17, 2011

Effective date June 17, 2011

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