Every district school board, the State Board of Education and every committee or officer responsible for the adoption of textbooks for use in the public schools shall adopt textbooks on American history and government which adequately stress the services rendered by those who achieved our national independence, who established our form of constitutional government and who preserved our federal union. Respect for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and their contributions to our history and system of government shall be reflected in the textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education. [Amended by 1965 c.100 § 265; 1975 c.754 § 17; 1985 c.388 § 2; 1985 c.709 § 3; 1991 c.886 § 14; 1993 c.45 304,305]

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The amendments to 337.260 by section 3, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019, become operative September 30, 2026. See section 4, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019. The text that is operative on and after September 30, 2026, including amendments by section 2, chapter 328, Oregon Laws 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

Every district school board, the State Board of Education and every committee or officer responsible for the adoption of textbooks and other instructional materials for use in the public schools shall adopt textbooks and other instructional materials on American history and government that adequately stress the services rendered by those who achieved our national independence, who established our form of constitutional government and who preserved our federal union. Textbooks and other instructional materials shall adequately address the roles in and contributions to the economic, political and social development of Oregon and the United States by men and women who:

(1) Are Native American;

(2) Are of European, African, Asian, Pacific Island, Chicano, Latino, Middle Eastern or Jewish descent;

(3) Have disabilities;

(4) Are immigrants or refugees; or

(5) Are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Section 5, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:

(1) The Department of Education shall provide professional development to teachers and administrators relating to:

(a) Academic content standards developed pursuant to ORS § 329.494 (1), as amended by section 4, chapter 253, Oregon Laws 2019, to ensure that school districts are able to offer instruction that meets the academic content standards of ORS § 329.494 (1), as amended by section 4, chapter 253, Oregon Laws 2019, no later than the 2026-2027 school year.

(b) Academic content standards adopted pursuant to ORS § 329.045 (1)(b)(B), as amended by section 1, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019, and to the selection of textbooks under ORS § 337.260, as amended by section 3, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019, to ensure that school districts are able to offer instruction that meets the academic content standards of ORS § 329.045 (1)(b)(B), as amended by section 1, chapter 202, Oregon Laws 2019, no later than the 2026-2027 school year.

(2) The department may contract for the provision of professional development required by this section.

(3) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules that establish standards and any other criteria for the professional development required under this section. [2019 c.202 § 5; 2023 c.588 § 3]

[Repealed by 1965 c.100 § 456]

[1999 c.265 § 1; repealed by 2012 c.91 § 25]

[2001 c.271 § 1; repealed by 2011 c.313 § 25]

[2001 c.271 § 2; 2005 c.209 § 25; repealed by 2011 c.313 § 25]

ANIMAL DISSECTION