Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 339 § 339.505 — Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520; rules

Definitions for ORS 339.505 to 339.520; rules. (1) For purposes of the student accounting system required by ORS 339.515, the following definitions shall be used: (a) “Graduate” means an individual who has: (A) Not reached 21 years of age or whose 21st birthday occurs during the current school year; (B) Met all state requirements and local requirements for attendance, competence and units of credit for high school; and (C) Received one of the following: (i) A high school diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school. (ii) A high school diploma issued by an authorized community college. (iii) A modified diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school. (iv) An extended diploma issued by a school district or a public charter school. (b) “School dropout” means an individual who: (A) Has enrolled for the current school year, or was enrolled in the previous school year and did not attend during the current school year; (B) Is not a high school graduate; (C) Has not received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test; and (D) Has withdrawn from school. (c) “School dropout” does not include a student described by at least one of the following: (A) A student who has transferred to another educational system or institution that leads to graduation and the school district has received a written request for the transfer of the student’s records or transcripts. (B) A student who is deceased. (C) A student who is participating in home instruction paid for by the district. (D) A student who is being taught by a private teacher, parent or legal guardian pursuant to ORS