(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall require each public educator preparation program in this state to prepare a plan with specific goals, strategies and deadlines for the recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators to accomplish the goal described in ORS § 342.437 (1)(a).

(2) The commission shall review the plans for adequacy and feasibility with the governing board of each public university with an educator preparation program and, after necessary revisions are made, shall adopt the plans.

(3) The commission shall provide guidance on:

(a) The contents of the plans;

(b) The commission’s initial and biennial review process, including timetables for revising plans; and

(c) Other matters necessary for carrying out the provisions of ORS § 342.433 to 342.449 and 350.100. [1991 c.434 § 4; 2015 c.188 § 6; 2015 c.245 § 26; 2015 c.647 § 28; 2015 c.767 § 109; 2022 c.44 § 2]