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K-12 areas of instruction required by statute in Oregon

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This page features information about K-12 areas of instruction required by state statute in Oregon public schools.

Background

See also: K-12 education content standards in the states and K-12 curriculum authority, requirements, and statutes in the states

State education officials may develop content standards and curricula, depending on the state, in order to facilitate instruction in public schools. In some states, lawmakers also adopt required areas of instruction by statute.

K-12 content standards and curriculum development

State or local education officials may develop K-12 curricula for classroom instruction that generally includes lessons and materials used in a particular course of study.[1] Depending on the state, K-12 curricula may reflect or incorporate state content standards—educational learning and achievement goals that state education officials either require or recommend that local schools satisfy in K-12 instruction.

Areas of instruction required by statute

Some state laws require the inclusion of specific areas of instruction in K-12 public school curricula. In these cases, lawmakers—rather than state education officials—mandate certain education requirements for students. Laws governing specific areas of instruction in K-12 curricula vary by state.

Statutorily required areas of instruction in Oregon

The following table provides information about selected areas of instruction required by statute in Oregon, as of 2023. The statutes provided may not be comprehensive. The statutory text is provided below the table.

Statutorily required areas of instruction in Oregon
Area(s) of instruction Statute(s)
Sexually transmitted infections Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.035 (2021)
The Constitution and history of United States Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.057 (2021)
Child sexual abuse prevention Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.059 (2021)
Honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for the national flag, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Oregon, respect for parents and the home, the dignity and necessity of honest labor, respect for all humans, acknowledgment of the dignity and worth of individuals and groups, humane treatment of animals, and the effects of tobacco, alcohol, drugs and controlled substances Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.067 (2021)


Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.035 (2021):

“ Required courses of study; supplemental courses; district courses; courses concerning sexually transmitted infections.


(1) The district school board shall see that the courses of study prescribed by law and by the rules of the State Board of Education are carried out. The district school board may establish supplemental courses that are not inconsistent with the prescribed courses and may adopt courses of study in lieu of state courses of study upon approval by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(2) Any district school board may establish a course of education concerning sexually transmitted infections including recognition of causes, sources and symptoms, and the availability of diagnostic and treatment centers. Any such course established may be taught to adults from the community served by the individual schools as well as to students enrolled in the school. The board shall cause the parents or guardians of minor students to be notified in advance that the course is to be taught. Any such parent or guardian may direct in writing that the minor child in the care of the parent or guardian be excused from any class within the course. Any parent or guardian may inspect the instructional materials to be used before or during the time the course is taught...[2]

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Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.057 (2021):

“ Courses in Constitution and history of United States.


In all public schools, courses of instruction shall be given in the Constitution of the United States and in the history of the United States. These courses shall:

(1) Begin not later than the opening of the eighth grade and shall continue in grades 9 through 12.[2]
 ”

Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.059 (2021):

“ Child sexual abuse prevention instructional program.


(1) Each school district board shall adopt a child sexual abuse prevention instructional program for students in kindergarten through grade 12....[2]

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Oregon Revised Statutes § 336.067 (2021):

“ Topics given special emphasis in instruction.


(1) In public schools special emphasis shall be given to instruction in:

(a) Honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for the national flag, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Oregon, respect for parents and the home, the dignity and necessity of honest labor and other lessons that tend to promote and develop an upright and desirable citizenry.
(b) Respect for all humans, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex or disability.
(c) Acknowledgment of the dignity and worth of individuals and groups and their participative roles in society.
(d) Humane treatment of animals.
(e) The effects of tobacco, alcohol, drugs and controlled substances upon the human system...[2]
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Glossary of Education Reform, "Curriculum," accessed July 26, 2022
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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