Chapter 806 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 3042

Relating to education in second languages; amending ORS 329.487.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 329.487 is amended to read:

329.487. (1) In the 21st century, all Oregonians should be able to communicate in a second language. School districts shall make available to all students the opportunity to achieve this goal.

(2) Prior to the end of the [2001-2002] 2004-2005 school year, all students who have completed grade 12 shall have completed a minimum of two years of second language instruction and shall demonstrate a level of proficiency in a second language as determined by the school district board.

(3) Each school district board shall determine the method of implementation of the second language requirement under subsection (2) of this section. Individual students may be granted a waiver of the second language requirement under subsection (2) of this section based on criteria established by the school district board.

Approved by the Governor July 20, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 20, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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