Legal Resources

The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued on Friday, March 28, a letter that served as the department’s annual notification to state and local education agencies of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).

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OSBA has created a resource document to provide some guidance for school leaders’ rights, roles and responsibilities. The federal enforcement approach is still evolving. OSBA will update the document and share further information as events warrant.

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Do you know what the recent changes were to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (PML)? Use this document to help you learn about some of the recent changes that were made during the 2024 legislation.

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OSBA has prepared this resource in order to highlight some aspects of the Public Meetings Law changes that impact the work of board secretaries

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The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.

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OSBA/COSA Legislative report – Summary reports of bills enacted by the Oregon Legislative Assembly that affect public schools and community colleges.

Oregon Attorney General’s Public Records & Meeting Manual

Oregon Government Ethics Law – Guide for Public Officials

TSPC Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form

Oregon Department of Education Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form