# ORS § 329.078: 329.078 Informational surveys

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.078

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 329.078
- **Heading:** 329.078 Informational surveys
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 329 / Section 329.078

## Text

(1) Each school district shall make available to the students of the school district the following informational surveys:

(a) A survey administered by the Department of Education that is designed to assist the department in gathering information about the education experiences of students in this state, including information on learning, opportunities to learn and school culture and climate; and

(b) A survey administered by the Oregon Health Authority in collaboration with the department that is designed to improve the health and well-being of all students in this state and to help them succeed.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least five days prior to the administration of a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section, the school district must provide:

(A) Notice of the survey to the parents or guardians of the students to whom the survey will be administered; and

(B) The opportunity for parents or guardians to review the survey before it is administered.

(b) Parents or guardians must be allowed to decline, either verbally or in writing, to have their children participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Students may decline, at any time and either verbally or in writing, to participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Students who participate in a survey identified in subsection (1) of this section may decline to answer individual questions on the survey.

(5) The department shall annually review the surveys identified in subsection (1) of this section and make any revisions in the collection of data and the distribution of data to enable school districts to assist schools in providing an environment that encourages healthy and successful learners. [2023 c.505 §2]

Source: Section 329.078 — Informational surveys; notice; ability to decline participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors329.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 329.005 329.005 Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.005.md)
- [ORS § 329.007 329.007 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.007.md)
- [ORS § 329.015 329.015 Educational goals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.015.md)
- [ORS § 329.025 329.025 Characteristics of school system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.025.md)
- [ORS § 329.045 329.045 Revision of Common Curriculum Goals, performance indicators, diploma requirements, Essential Learning Skills and academic content standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.045.md)
- [ORS § 329.049 329.049 Plan to encourage voter registration and voting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.049.md)
- [ORS § 329.065 329.065 Adequate funding required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.065.md)
- [ORS § 329.075 329.075 Statewide implementation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.075.md)
- [ORS § 329.078 329.078 Informational surveys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.078.md)
- [ORS § 329.079 329.079 Advisory committee on education accountability framework](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.079.md)
- [ORS § 329.085 329.085 Assessment of schools and school districts required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.085.md)
- [ORS § 329.095 329.095 School district and school self-evaluations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.095.md)
- [ORS § 329.105 329.105 School district and school performance reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.105.md)
- [ORS § 329.115 329.115 Oregon Report Card](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C329_S329.115.md)

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