HB 3695
Requires school districts to excuse a student for a released time course.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts to allow students to attend released time courses in religious instruction. Students can be excused for up to one hour per week to attend these courses. School districts must adopt a policy outlining the requirements for these courses, including awarding academic credit and ensuring the sponsoring entity maintains records and provides liability coverage. The bill also specifies that no school district funds should be used for these courses.
Key provisions
- School districts must adopt a policy allowing students to attend released time courses.
- Students can be excused for up to one hour per week to attend released time courses.
- School districts must award academic credit for completed released time courses.
- Sponsoring entities must maintain attendance records and provide liability coverage.
- School district funds cannot be used for released time courses.
- Released time courses cannot be held on school property without specific permission.
- Students are responsible for any missed schoolwork.
- A process for seeking legal remedies is established for violations of the bill.
Who is affected
- Students
- Parents/Guardians of Students
- School Districts
- Religious Organizations (Sponsoring Entities)
- School Boards
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for excused attendance at released time courses.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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