(2) A school district that includes dissection as part of its coursework shall permit students to demonstrate competency in the coursework through alternative materials or methods of learning that do not include the dissection of animals. These alternative materials and methods may include but are not limited to:
(a) Videotapes, DVDs and CD-ROMs;
(b) Models;
(c) Films;
(d) Books;
(e) Computer programs;
(f) Clay modeling; and
(g) Transparencies.
(3) A kindergarten through grade 12 public school teacher may not discriminate against a student or lower the grade of a student for not participating in the dissection of an animal.
(4) A school district shall notify students who have dissection as part of their coursework and the parents and legal guardians of those students about the provisions of this section. [2005 c.460 ยง1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 09 - Education and Culture
Chapter 337 - Books and Instructional Materials
Section 337.030 - Annual notice to school textbook and instructional materials publishers.
Section 337.050 - List of textbooks and instructional materials.
Section 337.060 - Submission of proposals by publishers.
Section 337.065 - Publisher fee; rules.
Section 337.075 - Adoption or rejection of textbooks.
Section 337.090 - Contract with publisher; terms; security; breach; remedies.
Section 337.150 - School board and charter school duty to provide textbooks.
Section 337.260 - Textbooks on American history and government.
Section 337.300 - Animal dissection; refusal by student; alternatives; notification.
Section 337.500 - Definitions for ORS 337.500 to 337.506.
Section 337.503 - Publisher of college textbooks; duties.
Section 337.506 - Textbook bundling; disclosure of information.
Section 337.511 - Definitions for ORS 337.511 to 337.524.
Section 337.517 - Instructional material in electronic format; request; requirements; transmittal.
Section 337.521 - Higher Education Coordinating Commission powers and duties; statewide guidelines.
Section 337.524 - Exceptions to requirement to provide electronic format.