OAR 581-030-0210: Evaluation Criteria for Approved Recovery School Applications

The Department of Education will evaluate an application to be an approved recovery school using the following criteria: (1) The demonstrated, sustainable support for the approved recovery school by local education agencies, teachers, parents, students, partner organizations, and other community members; (2) The capability of the applicant, in terms of support and planning, to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive, instructional programs to students pursuant to an approved application; (3) The capability of the applicant, in terms of support and planning, to provide recovery programs to students, including the school’s plan for overdose prevention and responsiveness, pursuant to an approved application; (4) The demonstrated financial planning and viability of the applicant to operate sustainable approved recovery school; (5) The capability of the applicant to provide child find, special education, and related services for students with disabilities pursuant to ORS 336.680; (6) The proposed geographic location of the approved recovery school and any associated satellite campuses; (7) The demonstrated need for services by the community in which the approved recovery school would be located; (8) The prior history, if any, of the applicant in operating a recovery school or program, other public or private school, or in providing educational services; and (9) Any other information the Oregon Department of Education deems relevant to the decision.