Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 336 § 336.685 — Recovery school advisory committee

Recovery school advisory committee. (1) The Department of Education shall convene an advisory committee related to the approval of recovery schools under ORS 336.680. (2) The purposes of the advisory committee convened under this section are to provide recommendations, community input and guidance related to: (a) Fulfilling the intent of approved recovery schools. (b) Monitoring approved recovery schools. (c) Providing technical assistance that is necessary or beneficial for approved recovery schools. (d) Recommending legislative and policy changes that will assist in the creation and sustainability of approved recovery schools. (3) The advisory committee convened under this section shall consist of no more than 15 members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Membership must include: (a) Three members with experience in establishing or operating recovery schools. (b) One member from the Department of Education. (c) One member from the Youth Development Division. (d) One member from the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission. (e) One member from the Oregon Health Authority. (f) One member from local public health or mental health authorities or providers. (g) One member who is a family member or caregiver of a student recovering from a substance use disorder and who has experience with recovery schools or assisting others with overcoming substance use disorders. (h) One youth who has experience with a recovery school or who has overcome a substance use disorder. (i) One member who is an administrator of a school district or an education service district, with preference for an administrator who has experience collaborating with a recovery school. (4) To the greatest extent practicable, the superintendent shall make appointments under subsection (3) of this section in a manner that reflects the demographic and geographic diversity of this state. (5) The advisory committee convened under this section shall meet no less than four times each year. [2023 c.513 §5]