(b) As used in this section, "Asian American" has the meaning given that term in ORS 185.620.
(2) The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of this state to use the month of May to celebrate the contributions to the state by Asian Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education.
(3)(a) The State Board of Education is encouraged to develop and adopt a curriculum to promote awareness of the contributions to the state by Asian Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education.
(b) During school hours throughout Asian American Heritage Month, school districts may designate time for instruction and appropriate activities in commemoration of the lives, history and achievements of Asian Americans in Oregon history. [1999 c.690 §1; 2003 c.244 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 187 - Holidays; Standard of Time; Commemorations
Section 187.010 - Legal holidays; acts deferred to next business day; effect on labor agreements.
Section 187.020 - Additional legal holidays.
Section 187.110 - Standard of time.
Section 187.210 - Asian American Heritage Month.
Section 187.220 - POW/MIA flag.
Section 187.233 - Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Section 187.284 - Oregon Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and Month; education efforts.