Oregon Statutes 332.112 – Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance
(1) As used in this section:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 332.112
- School district: means a common or union high school district. See Oregon Statutes 332.002
(a) ‘Native American items of cultural significance’ means items or objects that are traditionally associated with a Native American or that have religious or cultural significance to a Native American.
(b) ‘Public school event’ means a graduation ceremony, an award ceremony, a public meeting or any other public event held or sponsored by a school district.
(c) ‘School district’ includes a school district, a public charter school, an education service district and the Oregon School for the Deaf.
(2) A school district may not prohibit a student from wearing Native American items of cultural significance at a public school event.
(3) Nothing in this section prevents a school district from prohibiting an item or object that:
(a) Is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, a public school event; or
(b) Replaces a cap or gown customarily worn at a graduation ceremony. [2021 c.45 § 1]
332.112 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 332 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.